School news
More than 12 000 applicants ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University in this spring's joint application process
Interest in Aalto programmes has stayed strong.
How do I prepare for the NEO go live?
The M2 system will be replaced by the new travel and expense management system Neo on April 20, 2021. All expense and travel claims and unallocated card transactions must be processed in M2 and sent for approval no later than April 19, 2021. After that, travel expense and expense reports are made in Neo.
President Ilkka Niemelä’s greetings on 31 March
Watch the video of President Ilkka Niemelä's greetings to the whole Aalto community
Is battery recycling environmentally friendly?
Researchers conduct life-cycle assessment to determine the actual carbon footprint of battery recycling
Aalto University’s Open Access Publishing website was revised
Explore the instructions to open access publishing.
Learn how to anonymize data
Practical Hands-on Data Anonymization workshop takes place from 12 to 22 April 2021
Recycling of batteries and responsible raw materials are Finland's asset - A major project enhanced cooperation within the battery sector
The two-year BATCircle consortium led by Aalto University has produced a lot of new research on battery recycling and raw materials and strengthened the cooperation within the sector
NEO offers easier processes for end user
NEO offers several opportunities for an automated process. When making the expense report the end user does not have to worry about selecting a correct travel type or VAT code for the expenses. All VAT calculations are done in the background. This requires fewer mandatory selections than before when making the expense report.
Contribute to the New European Bauhaus initiative this Spring
We all have the possibility to contribute to the EU’s Green Deal pilots and agenda during Spring 2021. 
Fulbright applicant event 31 March
Deadline for registrations is 29 March
Updates on Sisu: personal study plan for doctoral students and Sisu webinar for teachers
Sisu webinars for students and teachers are arranged to help the transition into the new system and to cover the upcoming changes. Webinars will be recorded to be watched afterwards. Doctoral students can now also make their personal study plan on Sisu.
Board approved Annual Board Report and Financial Statements and thanked Aalto community for excellent work in challenging circumstances
The Aalto University Board convened online on 17 March.
Improving performance this spring
In 2021, performance is all about wellbeing, and Aalto considers it a key priority. Find below concrete tips to improve your and your team’s performance this spring
Five new Marie Curie fellows join Aalto
The prestigious research grants supports international researchers to travel abroad to work.
Providing information in NEO system on coronavirus restrictions and other issues affecting travel
We are introducing the new travel and expense management system, NEO, although at the moment all travel has to be avoided due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Aalto University endowment provided EUR 36 million to fund education and research
The university takes steps towards carbon-neutral endowment portfolio.
Aalto University’s academic results and international recognition maintained momentum in 2020
The university was able to promptly adjust to the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
New website opened to help teachers
In the new Teaching and Learning hub on aalto.fi, you can easily find news, events and services related to teaching
Technology Industries of Finland to donate one million euros to universities
Aalto University to receive a share of EUR 100 000.
