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.
Research Services provides regular training on research data management
Twice a year, the research services of Aalto University organize a set of trainings, which lead the participants into the wonderful world of data management.
MA in New Media Master’s Thesis Presentations / Spring 2020
Spring 2020 MA in New Media Master's Thesis Presentations
Studies in the Design for the Performing Arts major to be relocated from Aalto University to Uniarts Helsinki
Relocating the Design for the Performing Arts major from Aalto University to Uniarts Helsinki’s Theatre Academy will strengthen the teaching provided in performing arts: thanks to the change, the subject will soon be offered under the same roof as several other degree programmes in performing arts. Teaching and research in the Production Design and Costume Design majors in the Programme in Design for Theatre, Film and Television will continue to run at Aalto University.
Dispelling misconceptions about online learning
Sara Gottschalk and Tomi Kauppinen share insights about the misconceptions about online learning.
Communications Engineering student Bhavya Omkarappa found her dream job at Ericsson
Bhavya Omkarappa thinks courses in Aalto University are very effective in simulating real working life scenarios
Collaboration in the time of restricted interaction
Elina Dureáult shares insights on student collaboration projects.
Best strategy thesis awards to Industrial Engineering and Management students
Student Susanna Tamminen was the winner and Lasse Mäki came second in the annual thesis awards contest of The Strategic Management Society of Finland.
Alumnus Janne Viskari: Those with a broad knowledge of many fields will be successful in the future
Janne Viskari, Director General of the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, believes that getting to know different people was one of the most important parts of his studies
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
MONTA group aims at advancing diversity and inclusion at the School of Business
Katja Toropainen, the founder of Inklusiiv and graduate student of the School, also makes a call for more discussion and sharing of best practices about diversity in organizations.
About Learning Experience Design and how creating learning experiences elevates your teaching and impacts your students
Sara Gottschalk shares insights on learning experiences and why educators should focus on creating them for our students and ourselves.
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.
Cumulus GREEN 2020 competition sought for solutions on sustainability and circular economy
Amongst the honourable mentions is the Oryza Collective by Talisa Dwiyani and Alexia Venot.
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
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.
Online events, outdoor activities, and sense of community – this is how computer science and ‘info’ students will celebrate Wappu
Wappu 2020 will take place even though students cannot organize public events or large gatherings
