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Two new assistant professors started at the Department of Electronics and Nanotechnology
Two new assistant professors were appointed in the Department of Electronics and Nanotechnology at Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering. Read the interview with Kwantae Kim and Paul Verrinder.

The history of radio technology is remarkable – development of the field faster than ever
The first professorship in radio engineering started in Finland exactly 100 years ago. Instead of August 2024, the celebrations will take place in January 2025 at the Winter Satellite Workshop, the largest new space event in the Nordic and Baltic countries.

The Turnitin similarity and AI reports as part of the master's thesis submission starting from January 2025
Starting in January 2025, a Turnitin similarity report will be generated from the same file for all master's theses submitted for evaluation, approval, and archiving.

Short interruptions in the operation of access tags and doors
A system update will cause the access tags and doors on Otaniemi campus 16.-20.12.2024

Aalto fundraising campaign appearing online and in the streets from January onwards
The campaign is on and every donor and every euro counts – see below how you can get involved

President's letter – Let’s celebrate the new year together as Aalto turns 15
As the year draws to a close, Ilkka Niemelä reminds us of the importance of downtime for resting up and being in the company of family, friends and loved ones.

New financial system Abacus to go live in January 2025
Rondo, Raindance, QlikView and Ada will be replaced by Abacus. Please find information about the change below.

Creativity supported boxing and vice versa
Eva Wahlström, an Aalto alum who has boxed for 25 years, shared her memories of the people and experiences that were ultimately more important to her than success and medals

Research funding to develop energy-efficient computing and early diagnostics of corneal diseases
The funding granted by the Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation for two Aalto projects totals nearly 1.3 million euros

Apply to Designs for a Cooler Planet by 27 January, 2025
Enhance the impact of your research by presenting it to broad groups outside the university. Aaltonian, apply and show how your research or project is changing the world.

Board discussed the University Preview 2024 outcome and made decisions on financial matters
Prior to the meeting the board and Aalto Management Team had a joint discussion on the results of the university

Talvikki Hovatta wants to solve a mystery that has plagued astronomers for decades
A new receiver at the Metsähovi Radio Observatory and ERC funding from the European Research Council will enable research into the composition of relativistic jets launched by supermassive black holes

Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel
The President of Finland awards decorations ɫɫÀ² University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!

Tips on ACRIS: RCF publication list and information on the publication data collection
Do you need a publication list to attach to your Research Council of Finland (RCF) application? Are you interested in learning more about the Ministry of Education and Culture's publication data collection, which affects university funding? Explore the new ACRIS (Aalto Current Research Information System) instruction pages!

Aalto's satellite team and research funding specialists awarded for their outstanding work
The Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award is given annually to selected teams for their work in advancing quality and excellence. In addition to main prizes, Closing Loops research pilot received an honourable mention.

Employer receives 2025 tax cards for employees who are resident taxpayers directly from the Tax Administration
Aalto University receives the tax card information for resident taxpayers, i.e. employees living in Finland, directly from the Tax Administration. The employer will automatically receive the employees' tax cards for 2025, which will come into effect on January 1, 2025, and possible revised tax cards.
Sending Season’s Greetings in 2024
The university’s electronic Season’s Greetings is available from 5 Dec 2024. Various printed cards are available for you to buy at Aalto University Shop.

Temporary pedestrian crossing replaces the underpass during the construction work
The Otaniemi underpass and its stairs will be replaced with a more accessible pedestrian and cycling connection.

Traveling to the United Kingdom? Remember to apply for an ETA before your trip!
Remember to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) if you are traveling to the United Kingdom.
