First in Finland: Fireproof charging cabinet for electronic bicycle batteries at Aalto University metro station
The City of Espoo and LatausPolku Oy are launching charging cabinets for electronic bicycle batters at three major transport hubs in Espoo: A Bloc in Otaniemi, Pikkulaiva in Espoonlahti and Iso Omena in Matinkyl盲. Finland鈥檚 first fireproof charging cabinet was put into service in Otaniemi, Espoo, in April.
Plastic collection in break rooms is expanding on campus
The plastic collection pilot implemented in 2019 will expand on the Otaniemi campus.
Hybrid way of teaching experiment
LES Teacher Services tested hybrid way of learning in the course where teachers discussed about pedagogically smart and innovative teaching methods.
Warm ice may fracture differently than cold ice
New study suggests old rules on how ice breaks may not always hold up
A student centre will be built as a joint meeting place for Aalto University students
The building, to be built at the heart of the campus, will be implemented as a joint effort by student organisations and the university.
Beer and whiskey house Vesihein盲 is the newcomer of renewed A Blanc
Beer and whiskey house Vesihein盲 is a completely new restaurant concept that will open its doors in renewed shopping centre A Blanc.
Tapiolan Juhlapuku brings full-service costume rental to renewed A Blanc
The family business, which has been operating in Espoo since 2002, is opening a new store in renewed shopping centre A Blanc.
Changes to exhibition bookings at Aalto University
Reservations for Otaniemi campus exhibition spaces can now be made online.
Together towards an even better campus
Aalto University-owned subsidiary Aalto University Real Estate Ltd (ACRE) maintains, develops and leases Aalto University premises in Otaniemi, T枚枚l枚 and Kirkkonummi. We want to create a campus that is more than just a place for studying and working. Do you know how we affect the everyday life of Aalto community and how you can reach us most easily?
Shortcut AALTO opens an inspiring and modern salon in renewed A Blanc
The original Shortcut hair salon was founded approximately 30 years ago in Tapiola, Espoo. The core concept has remained the same over the years: high quality service and upscale and cosy salons. Now the fourth Shortcut salon, Shortcut AALTO, is opening its doors in the renewed shopping centre A Blanc.
Terveystalo Otaniemi will operate in renewed A Blanc
You will find Terveystalo's experienced and skilled healthcare and well-being professionals in new premises on shopping centre A Blanc鈥檚 second floor.
Route to Maarintalo and Terveystalo is changing
The beginning of the S盲hk枚miehentie will be closed again and the driving route to Maarintalo will be made through the ISS depot / Otakaari 8 parking area.
A new travel and expense management system has been introduced
A new travel and expense management system has been introduced on 20 April
NEO go live next week
The new travel and expense management system NEO will be introduced at Aalto on 20 April.
Come and join the NEO travel and expense system training!
The new travel and expense management system NEO will be introduced at Aalto on 20 April. The Travel Team organizes three training webinars with the same content for all Aalto employees.
Pre-completed tax return for 2020 and commuter ticket
There might be some incorrect information in your pre-completed tax return. Please check the information concerning commuter ticket.
How do I prepare for the NEO go live?
The M2 system will be replaced by the new travel and expense management system Neo on April 20, 2021. All expense and travel claims and unallocated card transactions must be processed in M2 and sent for approval no later than April 19, 2021. After that, travel expense and expense reports are made in Neo.
NEO offers easier processes for end user
NEO offers several opportunities for an automated process. When making the expense report the end user does not have to worry about selecting a correct travel type or VAT code for the expenses. All VAT calculations are done in the background. This requires fewer mandatory selections than before when making the expense report.
Aalto University鈥檚 TUTLI project eParkly gathers the parking related data on the A Grid parking area to develop future parking solutions
eParkly pilot begins on the A Grid parking area (A Grid B Otakaari 5, area code 541) on Monday 29th of March 2021. eParkly is a platform for providing a better parking experience to car drivers by real-time sensing of parking area utilization rates.
Interruption of district heating distribution in the following properties: Betonimiehenkuja 3 and 5
District heating will be suspended in Betonimiehenkuja 3 and 5 due to maintenance work. The interruption will occur on Thursday, March 25 starting at 8am until 4pm.
