The first Tähtitiistai took place in Marsio – watch the recording of the event and join the next lectures!
The first Tähtitiistai was held on October 8 in the cinema of the Marsio building, the first lecture drew crowds in large numbers to the venue. Didn't get to follow the lecture? No worries! Watch the recording of the event online.
The HSL card will no longer function as an access token on the Otaniemi campus 15.11.2024
At the Otaniemi campus, the HSL card will no longer be used as an access token starting from November 15, 2024.
Aalto students embarked on the U!Train to explore green mobility
Three Aalto University students participated in the U!Train Blended Intensive Programme, a sustainable mobility course organised by the Unite! university alliance.
Guild of Physics bumps into alum in Jyväskylä teachers' room
On their high school tour, the Aalto Guild of Physics ran into Antero Hietamäki in the teachers' room in Jyväskylä. Hietamäki, now the Administrative Head of the Teacher Training School, was a student of engineering physics and mathematics in the 1980s.
Attractiveness leap of chemical engineering has been a unique transformation process
Aalto University's recognition awards for 2024 were announced at the opening ceremony of the academic year 2024. The School of Chemical Engineering was recognised for its attractiveness work and exceptional achievements in research.
Respond to the campus survey, make an impact, and win wellbeing prizes!
The annual campus survey is once again measuring the functionality and comfort of the campus, that is, the campus experience.
Transfer of credits to be amended in January 2025
The amended principles for credit transfers apply to applications for transfer of credit submitted after amendments’ entry into force.
Summer and autumn brings changes at Aalto University metro station
Renovations É«É«À² University metro station will close the entrances in summer 2024
The 1KOMMA5° showroom of smart energy solutions is now located in shopping centre A Blanc
Welcome to the Open House 1KOMMA5° Suomi Showroom from Wednesday to Friday 9.–11.10.2024. 1KOMMA5° provides smart energy solutions to enable carbon-neutral energy in Finnish homes by offering solar panel systems, batteries and electric vehicle charging stations.
Marjo Kettunen appointed development manager at the School of Science
Marjo Kettunen has been appointed development manager at the School of Science (SCI). She is transitioning from the School of Chemical Engineering, where she has served as development manager since spring 2018.
Unite! online course: How to work effectively in global virtual teams?
This course will enable you to establish relevant knowledge and communication skills to work effectively in Global Virtual Teams.
Seed funding available for student collaborations across Unite! partner universities
Get up to 20 000 Euros for a collaborative project.
Summer School Alum Story: ‘The virtual world will be as important as the real world’ – Students created new sense experiences during the Intro to VR summer course
The Introduction to Virtual Reality (Intro to VR) summer course by Aalto University Summer School brought together students from various nationalities and backgrounds on Aalto University campus this July.
Recycling campaign starts on Otaniemi campus
We will launch a waste recycling campaign on the Otaniemi campus in early October. The aim is to increase the recycling rate and reduce the amount of mixed waste.
Aalto University graduates feel well prepared for working life
Aalto University graduates feel that their degree is valued in the labour market.
Aalto University joins UNITECH International network
For students, the application period for the UNITECH programme will open on 15 October.
Shaking up Tech welcomes high school students to campuses in January
The keynote speaker this time is neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen. The purpose of the event is to introduce the field of technology to underrepresented groups.
How to live a good life? Art of Living MOOC by Frank Martela
This massive open online course on how to live a good life is lectured by Ph.D., assistant professor Frank Martela. The course is produced by the Oasis of Radical Wellbeing project and it is part of Aalto’s lifewide learning portfolio. The course was launched on May 30th, 2023
Alum Liisa Antola: ‘I would urge people to not only follow their passion but to be more values-led in their career’
Liisa Antola has always pursued an international career, and international exposure during her studies in the School of Business helped her achieve it. Today, she works in a UK-based trade body with DEI matters and aims to build a more equitable working life for everyone in insurance and long-term savings sector.
Student Janni Kerkkänen: pink overalls and practical courses got me thrilled
Janni Kerkkänen, a student in the Master’s Programme in Mechanical Engineering, was surprised that she didn't have to work on mopeds or lawnmowers all her life to study mechanical engineering. For her, the best thing about her studies is versatility and working together in student organisations.
