News from the School of Science
Power outage impacted activities on Otaniemi campus
There was a power outage in the Otaniemi area impacting a few buildings.
The activities of Neurocenter Finland are gaining momentum
The aim of the new national competence network is to increase cooperation between universities, hospitals, and the business worlds and to make Finnish neuroscience know-how visible internationally. Neurocenter Finland is part of the health sector growth strategy and the Personalized Medicine project.
New website opened to help teachers
In the new Teaching and Learning hub on aalto.fi, you can easily find news, events and services related to teaching
Technology Industries of Finland to donate one million euros to universities
Aalto University to receive a share of EUR 100 000.
Universities organise entrance examinations with strict safety arrangements
The majority of entrance examinations will be held in May–June. Changes to the manner of administering the examinations are made onlyif required by regulations issued by the authorities.
Silja Sormunen and Erik Härkönen received the prestigious School of Science Master’s Thesis Awards
Only about 1% of Aalto School of Science graduates received such an award
The H2020 project of the European University Alliance Unite! officially launched
Aalto University and the other 6 partner universities will develop a joint Research&Innovation agenda in synergy with their education dimension contributing to the European Research Area together with the European Education Area
Have you already tried a remote walking meeting? – Share your thoughts and ideas!
This spring, our goal is to gather at least 100 reasons to have a remote meeting while walking outdoors.
The new travel booking and expense management system NEO will be introduced on April 20, 2021
The new, user-friendly NEO system combines all travel and expense management functions into one system.
Cloud computing for research - free 3-hour online workshop on March 24
Microsoft is offering a free, hands-on, cloud computing training workshop in partnership with the Aalto University IT Services
This is Aalto – Catch up on what’s happening at our university
Watch the 50-minute video on how we tackle major global challenges at Aalto University.
International Women's Day 2021 - celebrating the women of PHYS!
Article highlighting the accomplishments of the women from the Physics Department
Key problems regarding equality have been recognized - A pilot to promote solutions
As a result of Aalto participating in the Equal career paths (NOW!) project, Learning Services are piloting a service concept where students share their experiences on e.g. working in teams and teachers get to walk in the students' shoes. The expected outcome is that the participants become more aware of their unconscious biases, learn how their behavior affects other people, and ideate on how the experiences of the students in (gender) minority can be better acknowledged in teaching.Â
Alumna Juulia Suvilehto is studying how coronavirus is affecting social behaviour and touching
The research targets Nordic countries, and it is still possible to participate in the study. On International Women's Day Suvilehto wants to thank inspiring female role models and to draw attention to the fact that women tend to be the ones who take care of community well-being.
Students developed a product portfolio optimization tool for SOK
According to the Sales Director of SOK, the outcomes of the project are significant for the company.
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Digital
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Digital
Call opening: 6.4.21 / Final-submission: 12.5.21
Call opening: 6.4.21 / Final-submission: 12.5.21
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Manufacturing
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Manufacturing
Call opening: 1.3.21 / Call deadline: 14.5.21
Call opening: 1.3.21 / Call deadline: 14.5.21
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Raw Materials
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Raw Materials
Call opening: 11.3.21 / Call deadline: 1.9.21
Call opening: 11.3.21 / Call deadline: 1.9.21
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Urban Mobility
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Raw Materials
Call opening: 18.3.21 / Call deadline: end of May 21
Call opening: 18.3.21 / Call deadline: end of May 21
Excavation on Otaniementie to start 3rd March
The excavation work will take place on Otaniementie at the northern and southern sides of Otakaari junction from Wednesday 3rd March.
