Spring term open science highlight: Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony
We gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 and discuss open science topics with the Aalto community.
Pollinators – tiny helpers in the work for biodiversity
Bee-assisted biomonitoring has started on the Otaniemi campus.
Travel Support Services during summer 2025
Travel support team's opening hours and services during summer 2025.
Aalto University School of Business' International Business degree programme to move to Otaniemi campus
A decision from negotiations results is the programme’s relocation starting from autumn 2026.
Restaurant Elissa is open in Undergraduate Centre
Café restaurant Elissa is located in Otakaari 1, U wing.
New feature activation and notification error in the Neo system
A new feature in Neo was launched to remind users about pending expenses, but a configuration error led to incorrect notifications on May 19th, 2025.
Participatory budgeting project brings massage chairs to campus
Participatory budgeting brings massage chairs to campus.
Campus restaurants’ opening hours during summer 2025
Campus restaurants have reduced opening hours in the summer.
Sustainability in action: recycling campaign at Aalto University continues
The recycling campaign across the entire Aalto community was launched in October 2024.
Campus bikes encourage you to get active
Our campus offers over 50 campus bikes, available for use by all staff members. We encourage our community to choose cycling or walking instead of driving for short trips.
Changes in Maarintie 8 parking spaces
The temporary parking spaces behind Maarintie 8 will be removed during spring 2026.
Cinema Sheryl opens its doors – New student-oriented cinema aiming at young people and film culture
The cinema brings a completely new, student-driven perspective to the movie experience – designed for and by young people.
Low-emission local energy enhances campus energy self-sufficient
The solution relies on combining local production and the district heating system, as well as low-temperature and cooling networks.
Maarintie 8 as a pilot for the recycling campaign
Maarintie 8 has been selected as a pilot site for Aalto's sorting campaign.
Decline in reported harassment and inappropriate conduct
The number of cases involving staff slightly decreased in 2024. We continue to actively work towards a safe and respectful university community.
Biketti containers arrive on campus – making bike parking safer and more convenient
The innovative Biketti improves cycling conditions on campus.
Masis Brewery has moved to Otaniemi – Taproom is open from Wednesday to Saturday
Espoo-based brewery Masis Brewery has moved to Tietotie 2 in Otaniemi, opposite the A Bloc shopping centre. Opening of the Taproom and Brewery Shop 4.–5.4.2025.
Pilot project Learning Lounge brings more flexible use of campus space
In the first pilot, the TUAS restaurant dining area is available for use after lunch on a self-service basis.
Restaurant MOO's lunch will be renewed – a rich salad and lunch buffet will be served until 2 p.m.
Restaurant MOO's lunch selection will be renewed starting March 31st, and the very popular salad buffet will be expanded to be even richer. Plate portions are omitted at the lunch and lunch is served from the buffet table.
