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The university is not just theory after all: an English-taught bachelor’s programme and student life surprised Johan Sarpoma positively
Johan thinks that programming, electronic engineering and internationalisation are the best part of the Aalto Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Technology – Digital Systems and Design
Studies opened the doors to the world of programming for Veera Ihalainen
With Digital Systems and Design as her major, Veera has particularly liked the project courses and programming, even though she does not have a background in coding
Virtual exchange studies provide international experience for European students
What if you could go on a study exchange virtually? This might be possible if the ideas and plans of two Aalto University students are realised.
Decorations on the Independence Day 2020
The President of Finland Sauli Niinistö grants decorations É«É«À² University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
Board and Aalto community work together to steer future direction
A joint event of the Aalto community and the Board brought brisk discussion on the long-term development of the university. Sign in and watch the recording.
My tip for you: Embrace new challenges
Gilda builds the bridge between the Aalto community and IT Services and develops advanced IT solutions to support the community’s diverse needs.
Aalto University and student union leaders: We call on everyone to take action against gender discrimination
The university community has no place for the belittlement of, contempt for, or discrimination against women, say Aalto University and Aalto University Student Union leaders.
Aaron’s study day starts at 2 am – ‘Studying is one of the best things you can do in this pandemic time’
While studying remotely from his home in the US, Aaron Geldert has needed to adapt new daily routines. Despite the challenges, he’s glad that the studies are interactive and productive.
Board convened on 24-25 November
Board discussed Aalto University’s operating environment with the community, approved the 2021 budget and the 2022–2024 long-term plan, and appointed Jouko Lampinen for a second term as dean of the School of Science.
Applications now open É«É«À² International Talent Programme – initiative brings companies and international students together through group mentoring
Aalto International Talent Programme applications is now open. The programme brings together companies and international students through group mentoring.
Tapio Lokki appointed Head of the Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics
Risto Wichman will continue as Deputy Department Head. The appointments are for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022.
Tenured Professors' Installation Talks with a new concept
In short videos, Professors talk about their field and research.
Changes to access control during 7.12. - check your access tokens and set a PIN code
Access for students and staff to the university’s special zones will change during Monday 7.12. Remember to go through your tokens and check your PIN code.
Aalto-Helsinki student team awarded gold medal in iGEM 2020 Giant Jamboree
The student team's awarded solution tackles pharmaceutical pollution in wastewaters.
Funding for strategic research
Projects funded by the Academy of Finland study the importance of urban green spaces in carbon sequestration and the reliable utilization of social and health services data
Alumnus Asad Awan awarded for the best doctoral thesis in the field of technology
Awan’s doctoral research deals with the control methods for more efficient electric motors, which could replace traditional induction motors in industrial applications and help reduce the carbon footprint of motor driven systems
My tip for you: Think and ask ‘why’ often enough
Tomi Erho develops the university's innovation activities and commercialisation processes.
Three Aalto University professors among the world’s most highly cited researchers in 2020
Professors Arkady V. Krasheninnikov, Zhipei Sun and Tarik Taleb have been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers list from Clarivate.
Access control practices are changing - read the instructions on how to proceed
The changes will take effect during December 2020, and will apply to everyone on Otaniemi campus.
