Updated safety instructions for campus facilities
Instructions are for laboratory and research, classrooms and exams, and students.
Jokeri Light Rail excavation on Otaniementie to start in June
The excavation work on Otaniementie will start in June. Blasting will be carried out 1–3 times a day. The excavation work will last for approximately three months.
A jewel-like art piece won Aalto University Töölö’s invited art competition
Artist Sakari Kannosto's artwork titled ‘Kiertää’ deals with the circle of life, achievements and the rewarding of expectations. The piece will be located in the staircase space at Aalto Töölö.
Please avoid visiting the campus during the entrance examinations
Safety of the entrance examinations are taken care of with these arrangements.
Introducing the new access token for the Otaniemi campus
Over the summer, the campus will adopt new access tokens (access cards). The access token will open the entrance doors of buildings. Going forward, certain hallways, elevators and other spaces will only be accessible with the access token. Mechanical keys for offices will not be changed for the time being.
Jokeri Light Rail construction on Otaniementie to continue in week 21
The construction of the light rail will continue on Otaniementie in May 2020 with the removal of topsoil and tree stumps.
Otaniemi’s shopping centre under renovation
Known as Otaniemi’s old shopping centre and designed by Alvar Aalto, the renovation began in March 2020 on Aalto University’s campus
A new AV interface provides a consistent and easy user experience
Close cooperation has enabled the efficient renewal of the control panel interface in lecture halls.
Startup hub A Grid grew to a community of 150 startups and partners
From 3D printers and AI platforms to safer bone surgery and battling food waste, A Grid has created a unique startup community on Aalto University’s campus in Otaniemi.
Jokeri Light Rail laying tracks down on Maarintie
The installation of light rail tracks will begin on Maarintie in Otaniemi.
Aalto University hands over chairmanship of Nordic Sustainable Campus Network to KTH
Since initiating its establishment in 2011, Aalto University has steered the Nordic Sustainable Campus Network bringing together over 45 organizations to collaborate on sustainability initiatives
Preparing for multiple scenarios in challenge-based online teaching
Experiences and thoughts on adaptability and online learning from Aalto University’s staff who manage challenge-based learning programs.
Aalto University Shop expands online
Besides online, you can now find Aalto University Shop on Instagram.
Thieves in Otaniemi – eyewitnesses needed
Copper thieves have been busy in the Otaniemi area during April. Copper has been stolen on several occasions and the thieves have been caught on cameras, but they have not yet been apprehended. We are looking for eyewitnesses.
Aalto-University mapped the quality of induction loops to provide better services to people with hearing loss
The project promotes the equality of people with hearing loss, and it has been significant in scale both in Finland and internationally.
Aalto BIZ Internal Info and Good Mood Team is one of our internal communications channels
This is a Team for Aalto BIZ faculty and staff for sharing information.
Aalto is collecting student wishes during corona outbreak
The current situation with corona virus outbreak impacts teaching arrangements. We are collecting student wishes and information needs.
ARTS software during corona outbreak
News on using software during the pandemia while university's facilities are not available.
New sauna space Laude opens in startup hub A Grid
Otaniemi's new public sauna, Laude, will be opened on the Aalto University Otaniemi campus. The 125 sqm sauna facility, located in startup community A Grid, has been renovated during the past year and opens during the spring 2020.
