Access control on Aalto University campus
Slowness in the Aalto Space application
Aalto Space application will be updated and improved between 11th and 19th March and there may be slowness in the application during this time.
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.
New users to renovated Aalto University Töölö
The renovated former main building of the School of Business, Aalto Töölö, has come to life with the commissioning of the building. Two new users have been secured in the office spaces of the upper floors.
Are you interested in urban gardening in Otaniemi? Apply for a plot now!
The application period to gardening plots next to Ossinlampi pond runs until 9 March 2021
Campus is just a click away
The new virtual campus tour allows users to experience the Aalto University campus from anywhere in the world.
Public artworks at Aalto University Töölö reflect the building’s materials and details
Impressive works by Sakari Kannosto and Kristina Riska are placed in the staircase and lobby areas.
Otaniemi’s shopping centre will be renamed A Blanc
The renovation of the beautiful building designed by Alvar Aalto will be completed by summer.
Aalto University Works K3 site is starting up
The Aalto University Works K3 project is starting as planned during February with the renovation of the “Seaside section”, continuing with the demolition of the old office wing and the construction of the new section.
Blasting and excavation work on Otaniemi campus
A water supply canal will be excavated at the Jokeri Light Rail site on Otaniementie from Tuesday 26 January 2021. The excavations are expected to last until Friday 29th January.
Metsähovi Radio Observatory renovation is complete
The renovation of Finland's only radio observatory is an investment into national astronomical research.
Part of the Konemiehentie will be closed - traffic arrangements are changing
At the end of January, part of Konemiehentie and one lane of Sähkömiehentie will be closed. The ST1 site on Sähkömiehentie is currently being demolished.
Otaniemi campus exceptional opening hours
Please notice the opening hours of the buildings when visiting the campus. Please find below exceptional opening hours during summer 2021 and during summer holiday season.
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.
The renovation of the Aalto University Töölö building restored the spirit of the 1950s
The former main building of the School of Business in Runeberginkatu was renewed into a modern learning environment.
Väre Building is an Architecture MasterPrize winner
Aalto University new campus complex has been awarded one of the international Architecture MasterPrize 2020 winners.
Winners in the campusart competition rooted in bioart and quantum physics
Laura Piispanen, Noora Heiskanen, Jenna Ahonen and Ayda Grisiute convinced the jury with their creativity.
More tips for using your new access token
When using your new access control token on Otaniemi campus, please take the following spesific factors into account.
Campus sustainability champions, urban miners and James Bond of the circular economy in Campus Sustainability Event
As part of the national Energy Awareness Week, Campus Sustainability Team arranged a Sustainable Campus Event on Wednesday 7 October 2020. The programme was very varied and full topical themes, such as urban miners and the James Bond of the circular economy. In addition, the Campus Sustainability Champion was now selected for the fourth time.
Otaniemi already has 1,800 metres of track
The construction of Jokeri Light Rail is under way in Otaniemi. A total of 1,800 metres of track has already been laid on Maarintie, Maarinrannatie and on Lahdenpohjanraitio next to Ring Road I.
Artist group IC-98’s staircase artwork Mare Tranquillitatis has been installed at Aalto University
The artwork makes the three spiral staircases of the School of Business a zone of tranquillity and silence.
