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Coders to take over Aalto University at Europe’s biggest hackathon
Aalto University’s main building will host Junction on 23–25 November, when coders from around the world will tackle industry-set challenges.
Aalto's AlumniStudent Weekend is a well-loved tradition
The traditional seminar for alumni and current students was recently hosted by the School of Electrical Engineering on Friday 27 October 2018.
Aalto.fi to remain in beta as development and improvements continue
The aalto.fi site will remain in beta while the site is being developed and improved further. News, People and Search are the main themes to improve before removing the beta label.
From GDPR compliance to accountability
Aalto’s GDPR projects have produced documentation of 205 information systems to ensure compliance with the regulation. To stay compliant, we’re extending Aalto’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) to cover whole Aalto and the information systems documented in these GDPR projects.
Ilkka Kivimäki appointed É«É«À² University Board
Ilkka Kivimäki appointed É«É«À² University Board. Chair Anne Brunila’s term of office ends. The new chair will be chosen by the Board early next year.
Street named in honour of the School of Business
To mark the school’s upcoming move to Otaniemi, the City of Espoo has renamed the street leg Ekonominaukio, which translates to the square of business school graduates.
For Professor Antti Räisänen, sociability is about caring for others
Professor Antti Räisänen has completed his long academic career, beginning his retirement on 1 October 2018.
Negotiated settlement on changes to the university salary system (YPJ) and on the distribution of the arranged instalment
The changes to the salary system will come into force on 1 January 2019. Read more about the distribution of the arranged instalment.
Kicking off the implementation project for Aalto University’s new HR system Workday
The Kick-off event for the new HR system Workday was held Tuesday 2 October 2018.
Beta site launched 4 Oct at 12 noon – old aalto.fi redirected to new site
With the beta.aalto.fi launch, one of the main hubs i.e. Study at Aalto, is published for the first time on the new platform, in addition to the already published other content. With the launch, the node addresses are changed to plain URLs.
Aalto University recruits a new Vice President to lead the Innovation agenda
Aalto University recruits a new Vice President to lead the Innovation agenda
Specifications on Aalto.fi launch timetable – site to be published in stages starting October 1st
The launch of the new aalto.fi website will start on Monday 1 October 2018.
Drupal updates – People liftups, event time, adding components
Drupal components have been worked on further so that they would better serve the aalto.fi content creators and site visitors.
Harald Herlin Learning Centre's service hours will change from 1.10. onwards
Harald Herlin Learning Centre's service hours will change from 1.10. onwards
Aalto University Board congratulated the university community for its excellent progress on campus transformation and praised preparation for the RAI 2018 evaluation
The Board discussed the campus roadmap and congratulated the Aalto community for its excellent progress made on transforming campus into a versatile and attractive collaboration hub.
Professor Merja Salo (1953-2018) passed away
It is with deep regret and sadness that we must inform you of the passing of our long-time colleague and friend, Professor Merja Salo, who passed away in hospital yesterday afternoon (16 August 2018).
Drupal info and training sessions in August – read more!
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Goal- focused coaching for Hydro group members
The research group received training to improve laboratory practices
Aalto.fi demo site now public – introducing news, events, search components
The aalto.fi demo website has seen a few big updates and is now public and can, therefore, be accessed by external stakeholders.