School news
Nine new Academy Research Fellows and 18 Postdoctoral Researchers
The research posts funded by the Academy of Finland strengthen the university's research by 8.6 million euros.
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.
EIT Climate-KIC Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020
As part of EIT Climate-KIC own response to the pandemic, Climate-KIC launched our Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020.
EIT Manufacturing Call for Proposals "Response to COVID-19 Crisis"
DL: May 31, 2020;
Funding: 300 - 500 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
Funding: 300 - 500 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
EIT Community COVID-19 pandemic response
The EIT Community’s response focuses, on the one hand, on the most vulnerable beneficiary groups affected by the crisis, i.e. students, entrepreneurs (start-ups and SMEs) and innovators.
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.
Material manufacturing from particles takes a giant step forward
Tiny fibrils extracted from plants have been getting a lot of attention for their strength.
Aalto University’s technology students celebrated Wappu remotely
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Wappu was not cancelled. This is how remote Wappu was celebrated in Otaniemi!
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.
