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Research Services provides regular training on research data management
Twice a year, the research services of Aalto University organize a set of trainings, which lead the participants into the wonderful world of data management.

Key Information of Aalto University reports are made available to all staff members
The reports contain KPIs and other essential indicators related to Learning, Research, HR and Finance in our university.

President’s letter 20 May – Let’s ensure safety at work together
We are planning ahead for the autumn, yet there are many uncertainties regarding the progress of the pandemic

Please avoid visiting the campus during the entrance examinations
Safety of the entrance examinations are taken care of with these arrangements.

Engaging the social and political in designing technologies
Nitin Sawhney explores the role of human-centered research and design, beyond the traditional boundaries of computer science, in transforming civic action.

Best strategy thesis awards to Industrial Engineering and Management students
Student Susanna Tamminen was the winner and Lasse Mäki came second in the annual thesis awards contest of The Strategic Management Society of Finland.

Meet our newest Academy of Finland Fellows
Our researchers who have been awarded Academy of Finland Fellowships tell us about what their projects will investigate

Nine new Academy Research Fellows and 18 Postdoctoral Researchers
The research posts funded by the Academy of Finland strengthen the university's research by 8.6 million euros.

New Academy Research Fellows explore the changes in work and society, and how the pandemic may affect them
How state-owned companies and digital inequality will change with the pandemic makes up some of the work of new Academy Research Fellows

Satisfaction and relief were the predominant feelings after a remote defence
Otso Hannula had sensed the community’s presence during the public examination of their doctoral dissertation.

EIT Urban Mobility COVID-19 Crisis Response Call for Proposals 2020
DL: May 31, 2020;
Funding: up to 700 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
Funding: up to 700 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020

Jokeri Light Rail construction on Otaniementie to continue in week 21
The construction of the light rail will continue on Otaniementie in May 2020 with the removal of topsoil and tree stumps.

EIT Climate-KIC Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020
As part of EIT Climate-KIC own response to the pandemic, Climate-KIC launched our Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020.

EIT Manufacturing Call for Proposals "Response to COVID-19 Crisis"
DL: May 31, 2020;
Funding: 300 - 500 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
Funding: 300 - 500 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020

EIT Community COVID-19 pandemic response
The EIT Community’s response focuses, on the one hand, on the most vulnerable beneficiary groups affected by the crisis, i.e. students, entrepreneurs (start-ups and SMEs) and innovators.

A new AV interface provides a consistent and easy user experience
Close cooperation has enabled the efficient renewal of the control panel interface in lecture halls.

Research shows that Finland's transition to remote working has gone well
A study by multidisciplinary team analyses a survey of over 5000 respondents: finds most people are coping well, but miss their colleagues

Aalto University’s technology students celebrated Wappu remotely
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Wappu was not cancelled. This is how remote Wappu was celebrated in Otaniemi!

Aalto University Open Science and Research Policy is being prepared - Comments welcome by 31 May
The policy defines the principles of openness and offers guidance to responsible research practices.
