School news
Aalto University Open Science and Research Policy is being prepared - Comments welcome by 31 May
The policy defines the principles of openness and offers guidance to responsible research practices.
Multifactor authentication will be required – register already now
In the future, you will need a phone as an additional authentication method if you use Office 365 services outside Aalto's network or from home computer. The policy will be turned on 7 May for staff of School of Arts, Design and Architecture, School of Chemical Engineering and School of Engineering. The policy will be turned on 14 May for staff of School of Electrical Engineering and School of Science
Meet the new director of OtaNano
Anna Rissanen, the new director of OtaNano, tells us about her role in developing OtaNano for the future
1.3 million funding to Professor Markus Linder for the development of biosynthetic materials
The funding was granted by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
Jokeri Light Rail laying tracks down on Maarintie
The installation of light rail tracks will begin on Maarintie in Otaniemi.
New crisis management tool enables SMS for students and employees in crisis situations
The tool also facilitates communication between persons dealing with the crisis situation.
Aalto prepares partial lifting of coronavirus restrictions
The existing policies and guidelines will remain in force until 13 May
How to edit your profile at aalto.fi
You can now check your own profile pages and make changes to the visibility settings if needed.
Universities decided on changes to spring student admissions
It is important that applicants keep preparing for the admissions and take care of their wellbeing. Their long-term preparations have not gone to waste.
President’s letter 30 April – We are doing well with our core activities
“The breadth and depth of the work that has been done across the organization is amazing,” says President Ilkka Niemelä.
Updated personnel profile pages launched on 4 May
The update will occur after office hours. You can edit the visibility of your information after the launch.
Flexibility is needed in work practices
HR Services has updated guidelines on recruitment, vacation and part-time work practices.
Professor Ulla Lassi receives grant from the CEO Tapani Järvinen Fund
In recent years, Professor Lassi has focused her research particularly on the chemical behaviour of lithium-ion batteries and alternative materials in battery applications
Foundation for Finnish Inventions names new board chair
Juhani Talvela, Lic. Sc. (Tech.), has been appointed as the new chair of the Foundation for Finnish Inventions board. His predecessor continues as a member of the board.
First Pulse Survey: Most employees feel comfortable in working remotely
The Pulse Survey is conducted every week.
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.
Nearly 500 members of the Aalto community participated in our virtual community event
A total of 1 021 comments were given on the four strategy themes - summaries of the comments published as attachment of this news article.
Wirtual Wappu calls Aalto's faculty and staff to celebrate vappu and the community together
Traditional event moved to a virtual environment.
