Learning Centre has a new name – Harald Herlin Learning Centre
The name was published at the opening event on 4 November. The Harald Herlin Learning Centre was opened to the public after a renovation on Monday 31 October.
Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo
The name, Harald Herlin Learning Centre, pays tribute to Bror Harald Herlin (1874–1941), who was a Finnish engineer, entrepreneur and industrialist. His life's work brings together technology, business, design and entrepreneurship. These things also form the core of the multi-disciplinary activities of Aalto University. The name was chosen together with Aalto’s long-term partner, the Federation of Finnish Technology Industries.
The guests admired the spacious and beautiful Harald Herlin Learning Centre. Photo: Mikko Raskinen
Aalto University Student Union celebrated the opening by giving a singing flashmob performance. Photo: Mikko Raskinen
Jussi Herlin (centre), representing the Herlin family, cut the ribbon, while Vice President Antti Ahlava(left)
and CEO Jorma Turunen (right) of the Federation of Finnish Technology Industries, assisted by holding the ribbon at both ends.
Photo: Mikko Raskinen
Opening hours:
Mon–Thu 9–20, Fri 9–18, Sat 10–15
In addition, Tori and Makerspace are open every day at 7–24. There is also a space on the first floor that will be open 24/7.
Visiting address: Otaniementie 9, Espoo
Name in Finnish: Harald Herlin -oppimiskeskus
Name in Swedish: Harald Herlin-lärcentret
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