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Supporting your study ability and wellbeing, August 2024
Dear student! Aalto offers self-study materials, guidance and services that support student wellbeing.

Wellbeing on Instagram: @aaltowellbeing!
Welcome to follow us @aaltowellbeing. See you on Instagram!

Marsio opens on 26 August and will be celebrated on 3 September during Aalto Day One
The new meeting place on campus invites you to visit. Come for lunch, visit the Aalto University Shop and be among the first to get acquainted with public art from 26 August onwards.

Languages, culture and communication courses in period I
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses in period I.

New MyStudies functionality for master's thesis management launched on 19 August 2024
When starting a master's thesis, the student enters the thesis basic information in MyStudies and applies for supervisor approval on the service. The supervisor approves the topic and advisors. The final thesis is submitted for evaluation, approval and archiving in MyStudies.

What makes an alum and a freshman produce a full-length guild documentary together?
Markus Toivonen, a Bioinformation Technology alum, started his studies in Aalto University in 2015. The idea for the documentary about Inkubio, the guild of bioinformation technology, was born in 2019, when the guild celebrated its 15th anniversary.

Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion 2024!
The search for Campus Sustainability Champion is on again, submit your nomination!

Seminar on Decision Analytics honored the scientific research of Pekka Korhonen
The seminar gathered top international scholars of the field at Aalto University School of Business

Semi-Summer jobs introduce the semiconductor industry to students
Semiconductors play a crucial role in many parts of modern technology. So-called "Semi-Summer jobs" at Aalto University serve as a concrete example of a research and education partnership between the Aalto schools of technology and businesses in the semiconductor industry.

New self-study spaces in Undergraduate Centre
New self-study spaces have been opened in Undergraduate Centre.

Entrepreneurial courses coming up this fall at Aalto Ventures Program
Join AVP courses this fall to learn how to create a sustainable future through entrepreneurship!

Is there enough water in the land of a thousand lakes? True or false: three claims about drought risks in Finland
Drought is one of the world's most devastating natural disasters, and climate change is likely to increase and intensify droughts around the world.

The integration of master's theses will begin in the Aalto University research information system
Integration of master's theses into ACRIS makes supervisors’ and advisors’ work visible

BIZ Exchange secondary application round for the spring 2025 open until August 22
There is still a chance to apply for an exchange next spring 2025!
Climate action plans of the six largest cities in Finland compared – densification alone is not enough for a climate solution, researchers emphasize
Aalto University researchers showed that even though the importance of urban green is growing, densifying the urban structure is still a mantra for climate work that is not questioned.

New professors appointed to the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
A summary of all new professors appointed between end of year 2023 to August 2024.

New event concept: Aalto ARTS Student Show 2024
The Aalto ARTS Student Show brings together a selection of student projects from all over the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

Harald Herlin Learning Centre opening hours starting from 19 August 2024
The change gives Aalto students and staff more extensive access rights to the Learning Centre spaces and collections.

Remember to pay the student healthcare fee to Kela
Students entitled to the services of the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) must pay the student healthcare fee on their own initiative.

Tua Björklund appointed as Director of Aalto Design Factory
Assistant Professor Björklund believes that the best ideas are developed together. She will take up her post on 1 September.
