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Unite! supports the manifesto for the future of universities in Europe
The Manifesto presents students’ ideas on the future of Higher Education in Europe, as well as recommendations to make European universities more in line with their expectations.
Hundred years of joy of music
The Polytech Orchestra plays great pieces in a large group, and everyone can join in
New online course on Code of Conduct published in Workday Learning
Every employee at Aalto University is required to complete this course.
Students' mental health day April 13 promotes compassion
We invite everyone to support the cause of mental wellbeing - show your support in social media, and find below food for your thought in the form of blog texts, podcasts, short films and an exercise
Topical issues on future working methods at Dean’s Coffee
Dean’s Coffee at the School of Electrical Engineering was held on Tuesday 29 March as a hybrid event.
Ilkka Niemelä: 'Data is one of our most valuable assets and a key to our success in the future'
To exploit the huge potential of data available to us, we need to systematically collect the data and share it widely.
Leap for Learning – project status update in March
Process owners’ quarterly review and Leap for Leap for Learning change organization’s meeting are approaching and will be held on the same day the 20th of April. In the process owners’ quarterly review the progress of the development priorities will be examined.
Power outage impacted activities in Otaniemi 30 March
The problem was fixed and power returned at around 13
Future-led Learning podcast, EPS 9: Kristiina Mäkelä on teaching competence assessment and EDI
Riikka Evans interviews provost Kristiina Mäkelä.
How to lead at these challenging times - webinar for supervisors 30.3. at 14-15
Support for supervisors during challenging times
43% responded to the 2022 AllWell? survey!
The survey was sent to all second-year bachelor’s degree students and first-year master’s degree students at Aalto University. This year, their total number was approximately 4,700. About 43% of them took the survey. AllWell warmly thanks all of them!
Development funding decisions made in February-March by the President
In February-March 2022, eight strategic development projects were granted funding by the President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The University review looked at previous year's results
The management team gave schools and services guidelines for planning for the coming years
Ilkka Niemelä: ‘Our responsibility is to help those affected by the Ukraine war in every possible way’
Community event gathered 450 Aalto community members to discuss how the war in Ukraine affects our operations.
Development in the number of cases of inappropriate conduct and harassment in the right direction
It is important to address experiences of inappropriate conduct as early as possible
45 is the new 60 - a smoother workday through hybrid way of working practices
Allow time for transitioning and preparing between meetings
Warm toes and a warm mind – knit a pair of new Aalto socks for yourself or your loved ones!
Wool socks are used in Finland all year round. Would you like to knit some logo socks or a pair of pattern socks? Or perhaps both?
Aalto University Board convened on 17 March
Board discussed the risk scenarios related to Russian invasion of Ukraine, appointed Provost Kristiina Mäkelä to second five-year term and approved Annual Board Report and Financial Statements for 2021
Think of and implement ways to support equality and diversity
The School of Electrical Engineering prioritises an operating environment where equality and diversity atmosphere predominate. The members of our community can now propose how our values can be reflected in our activities more extensively than before.
