School news
Changes to exhibition bookings at Aalto University
Reservations for Otaniemi campus exhibition spaces can now be made online.
Almost 500 participants enrolled for research data management training
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Best practices for enhancing internationalization through virtual exchange discussed at the Unite! Staff Week
The week-long training focusing on virtual exchange was organized in February 2021 to promote internationalization between the seven universities in the Unite! network.
How do we promote collaboration, wellbeing and creativity in a hybrid way of working and studying? Share your ideas and best practices by 23 May
Share your ideas on how we can successfully transition to a hybrid mode of working and studying
One euro for every student—how should Aalto University spend it? Submit your ideas by 30.5.2021
This year, Aalto University is trying something new: Inviting students to decide how to use 12 000 euros of the university budget.
Low level of education the clearest common feature behind payment defaults
Payment defaults are also more frequent among families with children and the recently divorced and their accumulation is common especially among young people and those with credit card and instalment payment debt, according to a recent study.
Please avoid visiting campus before and during entrance examinations
Examinations will be over after 11 June.
Aalto University emphasises sustainable development and publishes appointments
Jussi Impiö appointed to lead sustainable development activities as Head of Sustainable Solutions and Katja Rönkkö appointed as Senior Communications Specialist.
Riikka Mäkikoskela, Doctor of Arts, appointed as Head of Radical Creativity
Creativity is an important capability as we spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew our society. A culture of radical creativity supports learning from exploration, experimentation and failure.
Enrolment for the academic year 2021-2022
The enrolment period for students for the next academic year has begun on 3.5.2021. Deployment of Sisu will cause some changes to enrolment process in the beginning of August 2021.
Investing in your development
As life-wide learners, we learn from formal courses and training, from our colleagues and on-the-job at work. Here’s how.
Multidisciplinary project 'Shimmering wood' shortlisted in Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards
Shimmering wood is an innovation of Noora Yau and Konrad Klockars.
Data management plan process of the Academy of Finland has changed
Beneficiaries of the Academy of Finland need to submit a data management plan for Aalto Research Services for review. Research Services support writing the plan by providing a DMP review service.
Moving forward with Sisu – Important dates for teachers
To get ready for the upcoming academic year 2021-2022 with our new system, Sisu, we have gathered some important dates that are especially important for teaching personnel.
Well moderated! Focus on growth and cryptocurrencies in the discussion between the President of the Republic and Aalto University students
Given a chance to step into big shoes was a show of confidence – and characteristic of Aalto University, says economics student Elina Rauvala, who moderated the event that paved the way for the upcoming Kultaranta Talks.
MFA identification mandatory for students
MFA (Multifactor Authentication) is a standard method for protecting cloud services. MFA identification will become mandatory for students during the spring. MFA is already in use by Aalto's staff. It offers better protection for user accounts because in addition to the user name and password, a potential attacker also needs access to the additional authentication method you specify.
Data is the new water: employees’ experiences of data use – part 2
Outi Elina Kansanen and Mikko Inkinen share their experiences of the opportunities and challenges related to data use.
Three Aalto researchers were elected members of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
The Academy invites distinguished academics and scientists to become members.
Professor Mauri Kostiainen, Professor Matti Liski and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco from Aalto were elected this year.
Professor Mauri Kostiainen, Professor Matti Liski and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco from Aalto were elected this year.
Disturbance in networks on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 12.33 – 13.10
In Aalto telecommunications network there were disturbances on Tuesday, 27 April at 12.33 – 13.10. Problem is fixed now.
A sport for gentleman thugs
Rugby is a tough contact sport that requires players to absorb constant hits while maintaining absolute trust in their teammates in every situation – not unlike research work.
