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Something new and something old: Critical thinking, empathy and communication skills
Hertta Vuorenmaa and Eero Vaara's insights on central work-life skills.
Aalto Magazine focuses on continuous learning
The just-published Aalto University Magazine 24 examines lifelong, or continuous, learning, which a recent legislative amendment made the fourth mission of Finland’s universities.
General increase of salaries implemented on 1 April 2019
Aalto University implemented on 1 April 2019 the general salary increase 1.1% settled in the collective agreement for universities.
Trial access: Times Higher Education
We have Times Higher Education on trial until April 27th 2019.
Virtuality becoming part of everyday studies
New learning methods will transport students into a world of games, augmented reality and videos.
Tips for environmentally friendlier travel
Our passengers are increasingly concerned about the carbon footprint of travel, and especially flights. Travelling has already been cut down to some extent for financial reasons, but it cannot be avoided altogether. Here are some practical tips on how each passenger can minimize the environmental impact of travel before and during the trip.
Sustainable mindset as a competence of future Aalto graduate?
Annukka Jyrämä's insights on sustainable mindset.
A lifelong curriculum
A legislative reform made continuous learning the fourth mission for universities in Finland. Who will draft the lifelong curriculum and what will it lead to?
Strategy work continued – Check out the materials and see how you can continue to participate
The second community event brought 200 Aalto people to the Learning Centre to discuss the three themes chosen by the community: Education, Sustainability and Infrastructures.
Introducing Teaching Hub, a new service point to support teaching
Teaching Hub is a new low-threshold service point for teachers, where you can easily get support for digital teaching tools. Teaching Hub is available every Wednesday at 12-15 at the Harald Herlin Learning Centre, K-floor, near Aalto Studios.
Aalto nabs 3 ERC Advanced Grants
Aalto University has been awarded €6.3 million by the European Research Council to support three research projects over the next five years.
Annual University Review guides the planning process
The event reviewed last year’s performance and examined the development of key indicators.
Aalto dissertation award 2019 in the School of Science
Annual prize ceremony celebrates the best doctoral dissertations of the past year
School of Business building staircase invited art competition
New artwork will be located in the newest building on campus.
Aalto University’s academic results and campus developed favourably in 2018
The Board approved the Annual Board Report and Financial Statements for 2018 on 20 March 2019. The year 2018 was Aalto University’s ninth year of operations.
Strategy work continues on 27 March – Come along!
Aalto University 3.0 – Let’s discuss education, sustainability and infrastructures event is open for all Aaltoes from personnel to students.
AaltoResearch Twitter account launched
The new account shares news and updates about cutting edge discoveries in science, engineering, business and art.
Finding solutions to clinical problems
A sufficient number of “whys” and “what ifs” prompted Professor Ivan Vujaklija to find more answers in an academic environment.
Aalto University endowment funded university operations with 15 million in 2018
The purpose of the Aalto University endowment and its long-term strategy is to generate additional funding for top quality research and education.
Sustainable development is at the heart of our operations
Solving of the great challenges facing mankind in a sustainable way is a key element of Aalto University's research and teaching. Sustainable solutions guide our operations as an organization.
