Excavation on Otaniementie to start 3rd March
The excavation work will take place on Otaniementie at the northern and southern sides of Otakaari junction from Wednesday 3rd March.
New users to renovated Aalto University Töölö
The renovated former main building of the School of Business, Aalto Töölö, has come to life with the commissioning of the building. Two new users have been secured in the office spaces of the upper floors.
Are you interested in urban gardening in Otaniemi? Apply for a plot now!
The application period to gardening plots next to Ossinlampi pond runs until 9 March 2021
Aalto digitalisation results 2017-2020: What has happened in four years?
The major digitalisation achievements in teaching & learning, research & innovations, campus & digital infrastructure as well as services.
Campus is just a click away
The new virtual campus tour allows users to experience the Aalto University campus from anywhere in the world.
Public artworks at Aalto University Töölö reflect the building’s materials and details
Impressive works by Sakari Kannosto and Kristina Riska are placed in the staircase and lobby areas.
School of Science announced 2021 equality implementation plan, and funds new diversity and inclusivity projects
The three community led projects will facilitate discussions about inclusivity, and increase representation of a more diverse range of people in science teaching and research
Otaniemi’s shopping centre will be renamed A Blanc
The renovation of the beautiful building designed by Alvar Aalto will be completed by summer.
Aalto University Works K3 site is starting up
The Aalto University Works K3 project is starting as planned during February with the renovation of the “Seaside section”, continuing with the demolition of the old office wing and the construction of the new section.
Blasting and excavation work on Otaniemi campus
A water supply canal will be excavated at the Jokeri Light Rail site on Otaniementie from Tuesday 26 January 2021. The excavations are expected to last until Friday 29th January.
Changes in Restaurant Arvo's lunch
No Grill and bowl sections are open due to COVID-19.
Old and extra access tokens collected at the lobby service desks in the spring
Old (Timecon) and new extra (Abloy OS) access tokens will be collected from Aalto University’s staff in the spring 2021.
Takeout webpage reopened for reservations
Aalto Studios and Väre Takeouts have reopened the website for reservations.
Metsähovi Radio Observatory renovation is complete
The renovation of Finland's only radio observatory is an investment into national astronomical research.
Part of the Konemiehentie will be closed - traffic arrangements are changing
At the end of January, part of Konemiehentie and one lane of Sähkömiehentie will be closed. The ST1 site on Sähkömiehentie is currently being demolished.
The use of Aalto's current online travel booking tool will end
The use of Aalto's current online travel booking tool will end on 31.12.2020. Starting from 1.1.2021, all travel reservations are made directly through Aalto's contracted travel agency GBT by phone or e-mail, or by contacting Aalto Travel Services.
Otaniemi campus exceptional opening hours
Please notice the opening hours of the buildings when visiting the campus. Please find below exceptional opening hours during summer 2021 and during summer holiday season.
Changes to access control during 7.12. - check your access tokens and set a PIN code
Access for students and staff to the university’s special zones will change during Monday 7.12. Remember to go through your tokens and check your PIN code.
