News on campus
The vote on the participatory budgeting was decided – the garden benches were chosen as the winner
In spring 2021, we asked students how they would like to spend 12 000 euros of the university budget. The community discussion was based on the “One euro for every student” participatory budgeting pilot project launched in May.
A Grid Wellbeing Mixer - Check the event agenda and register!
Welcome to A Grid Wellbeing Mixer! We invite you to experience a series of insightful, interactive, and inspiring sessions designed to help you take a pause from the daily working routines and rhythms and meet new and interesting people.
Hallway doors on Otakaari 1 will be locked, use access token
Students, make sure you have an HSL card or collect an access token from Väre or Otakaari 1 lobby services and register it. New access zones will take effect on the whole campus 16.11. and the access token will be needed more.
Shopping centre A Blanc celebrates opening on Otaniemi campus
Designed by Alvar Aalto, the building previously known as Otaniemi’s old shopping centre, has a new name after the renovation and opened in the middle of the Aalto University campus
HSY's contstruction site remains in place on Konemiehentie
Exception routes in the Konemiehentie - Sähkömiehentie area will continue approximately until the end of October 2021.
Art from a Venetian Lagoon to Otaniemi
The artworks, placed in the building of the School of Chemical Engineering, focus on the ecological consequences of human activities
Board game bar Taproom d20 opens in A Blanc
Offering board games and refreshments, Taproom d20 opens its doors on the first floor of shopping centre A Blanc at the turn of September and October.
Indoor environment notifications via acre.aalto.fi webform
After 6th September 2021, indoor environment notifications regarding Otaniemi, Töölö and Metsähovi buildings should be done via webform in ACRE's homepage https://acre.aalto.fi/en/contact-form.
Who or what is the Aalto University Campus Sustainability Champion 2021? Submit your nomination before 24.9.!
Who or what has helped in reaching Aalto University’s sustainable development goals? We are looking for the campus sustainability champion already for the fifth time. Enter a suggestion by 24th September.
Outdoors areas and pedestrian routes will be improved near Otakaari 1 and Dipoli
The pedestrian connection from the metro to Dipoli and the Amphitheater Square area will be improved during the autumn of 2021. The aim is to create comfortable, versatile, safe and accessible outdoor areas, respecting original design solutions and implementations. The construction sites will start already in August.
Night work at Raide-Jokeri construction site during July
Night work will be done at Raide-Jokeri construction site during July
Check out the Aalto University Works K3 site online
A Webcam has been installed to the Aalto Works K3 site to follow the real-time situation. The site has been started up during the spring 2021.
Shopping centre A Blanc opens in Otaniemi during summer
Designed by Alvar Aalto, the building previously known as Otaniemi’s old shopping centre, currently shopping centre A Blanc, was modernised to serve diverse business operations with respect to its historical value.
First in Finland: Fireproof charging cabinet for electronic bicycle batteries at Aalto University metro station
The City of Espoo and LatausPolku Oy are launching charging cabinets for electronic bicycle batters at three major transport hubs in Espoo: A Bloc in Otaniemi, Pikkulaiva in Espoonlahti and Iso Omena in Matinkylä. Finland’s first fireproof charging cabinet was put into service in Otaniemi, Espoo, in April.
The pedestrian and cycling route in front of shopping center A Bloc will be closed
Light rail construction work is underway in front of shopping center A Bloc.
Beer and whiskey house Vesiheinä is the newcomer of renewed A Blanc
Beer and whiskey house Vesiheinä is a completely new restaurant concept that will open its doors in renewed shopping centre A Blanc.
Tapiolan Juhlapuku brings full-service costume rental to renewed A Blanc
The family business, which has been operating in Espoo since 2002, is opening a new store in renewed shopping centre A Blanc.
Shortcut AALTO opens an inspiring and modern salon in renewed A Blanc
The original Shortcut hair salon was founded approximately 30 years ago in Tapiola, Espoo. The core concept has remained the same over the years: high quality service and upscale and cosy salons. Now the fourth Shortcut salon, Shortcut AALTO, is opening its doors in the renewed shopping centre A Blanc.
Terveystalo Otaniemi will operate in renewed A Blanc
You will find Terveystalo's experienced and skilled healthcare and well-being professionals in new premises on shopping centre A Blanc’s second floor.
Route to Maarintalo and Terveystalo is changing
The beginning of the Sähkömiehentie will be closed again and the driving route to Maarintalo will be made through the ISS depot / Otakaari 8 parking area.
