News on campus
The theme month promotes sustainable mobility
In May, there will be a variety of events and campaigns in Otaniemi to remind people about making sustainable choices in mobility.
Campus vision 2050 to be updated in 2026
What will our future campus be like? The campus vision will guide the long-term development of Aalto University’s campus.
Interruption in heat supply 26 March
Interruption in heat supply impacting following buildings: Kemistintie 1, Vuorimiehentie 1, Vuorimiehentie 2 (Bionova), Metallimiehenkuja 2, Metallimiehenkuja 4 ja Otaniementie 9 (Harald Herlin Learning Centre).
The campus welcomes its third Learning Lounge
Learning Lounge makes a new expansion into Restaurant Aalto Kvarkki on 16 March.
A Grid in 2025: Record demand, new faces, and a calendar that brought the ecosystem together
More teams, more traction, and more touchpoints: A Grid’s 2025 affirmed Otaniemi’s place as a launchpad for ambitious founders.
Interruption in heat supply 4th March
Interruption in heat supply impacting following buildings: Kemistintie 1, Vuorimiehentie 1, Vuorimiehentie 2 (Bionova), Metallimiehenkuja 2, Metallimiehenkuja 4 ja Otaniementie 9 (Harald Herlin Learning Centre).
Join us for Demo Day 2026 - March 4 at A Grid
On March 4th, A Grid is the place to be because Aalto Startup Center x A Grid Demo Day will be taking place.
A Bloc becomes a “living lab” for Aalto students: Entrepreneurial Futures course and Cafetoria join forces in pop-up collaboration
A Bloc’s pop-up space turned into a hands-on learning environment when Entrepreneurial Futures course and Cafetoria co-created a pop-up.
Are you tired of bad news?
The Laboratory of Hope exhibition presents ideas for a brighter future from 5th February to 27th March 2026
Sensory-friendly relaxation room voted students’ top idea
The winner of the 2025 participatory budgeting vote was announced at the end of November.
Stay safe near metro stations
When walking on the streets, it is crucial to stay alert to avoid being scammed.
Accessible routes in Aalto Space application
You can also choose an accessible route for navigation on campus.
Recycling campaign ends - activities continue!
The university-wide recycling and sorting campaign ended at the end of September 2025.
Design Factory turns shipping containers into art
Aalto Design Factory has transformed their old storage containers into captivating works of outdoor art titled ‘Bitti’ and ‘Atomi’, merging functionality with artistic vision to enhance the campus environment.
Campus sustainability champion: concrete actions for creating hope
The Planetary Practices Workshops series was selected as the Campus sustainability champion 2025.
Glitch artwork challenges to see art in a different light
Laura Könönen's sculpture was unveiled on 14 October at the Otaniemi campus.
More electric car chargers added on campus
Ten new charging devices have been installed on the Otaniemi campus.
