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University entrance exams to be replaced by alternative admissions procedures this spring
The universities will implement their student admissions procedures in a manner that takes into consideration the special characteristics of each field.
Researchers need help to obtain data about experiences of the pandemic
We are asking members of the public to share how the pandemic is affecting them to help understand its effects
Triple digital leap revolutionised studying at Aalto University – What happened?
Earlier investments to digitalise teaching are now in the spotlight.
Eero Hyvönen introduces masses of data to humanists – and everyone else
Data from the ‘sampos’ developed by Hyvönen and his colleagues are open to everyone, and they facilitate the work of historians, for example
Current updates on the university's personnel matters and finances
The university has a solid financial foundation. Recruitment and holiday practices have been updated.
From Vice President to students and teachers – Thank you for your flexibility
Petri Suomala updates on 3 April about teaching, studying and the results of the student survey.
President’s letter 3 April – Even in these exceptional times, shaping our shared future is important
President Ilkka Niemelä invites members of Aalto community to boost community spirit and participate in the next strategy meeting remotely.
Over 12 000 applicants applied to bachelor’s programmes
Especially the amount of first priority applicants increased.
Personnel profile pages renewed at aalto.fi end of April
After the renewal, personnel can edit the visibility of their own profile on aalto.fi.
Millennium Technology Prize festivities to be postponed
See the Millennium Talk video where Assistant Professor Mari Lundström discusses recyclable batteries.
Our strategy: change to annual planning schedule, next community event will be held on 22 April
Despite the current exceptional situation, the planning process for strategy implementation continues. Community event will be held remotely.
‘We managed to turn a major risk into a great opportunity’
To make sure the Fusion Grid project could continue, Marko Nieminen travelled to Namibia and drove 1,400 kilometres to transport necessary equipment to the village of Oniipa and make it to KLM’s final flight to Europe
Invisible dirt detector tested out in Finnish hospital
The technique can be used in sectors ranging from healthcare to the food industry. In the future, it could also be used for detecting viruses
Aalto University accepts 1 244 new students for master's studies
Admission results are published on 30 March. Congratulations to all new master's students!
New collective agreement for universities 1.4.2020–31.3.2022
The agreement encompasses a total of 32,000 employees.
EIT Digital 2021 Call is open! (submissions until 7 May 2020)
Join us in boosting entrepreneurship and education for a strong digital Europe
EIT Jumpstarter 2020 (register before 5 April 2020)
Turn your innovative idea into a budding business!
Aalto helps in the midst of the pandemic – over 40 ideas from the community being processed
We collect ideas and solutions from the community to assist authorities and other actors in this situation
Conferment of doctoral degrees in the schools of technology postponed
The event is postponed due to corona pandemic. The new date will be announced accordingly.
President's letter 26 March - We want to help society with our expertise
Ilkka Niemelä thanks for all of the great work and encourages new ideas to help fight the crisis.