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Aalto University's image ranks number one among persons under 25
According to a survey conducted by Taloustutkimus, Aalto is also the best-known university in Finland and its degrees are valued by the labour market.
Elina Karvonen appointed development manager at the School of Engineering
Karvonen is specialised in the administration and management of higher education and is working on a doctoral dissertation at the University of Tampere.
Student graduation event goes virtual
The coronavirus pandemic has altered the everyday lives of students and is also affecting celebrations: traditional graduation ceremonies have had to be held virtually.
President of the republic to discuss international economy with Aalto students
President Sauli Niinistö visited our campus as part of the Kultaranta Talks. Recording of the discussion is available in presidentti.fi/kultaranta, English subtitles forthcoming.
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (AM2) Group presenting at ESAFORM 2021
The three papers are addressing the sustainable development of materials and manufacturing focusing on digital material design, automotive safety, and additive manufacturing.
Our unÂwillÂingÂness to sacÂriÂfice comÂfort: 3 taÂboos preÂventÂing sustainable transÂformÂaÂtion
Why is it so difficult for us to change our current practices for more sustainable ones? Are there any explicit taboos that hinder decision-making? Sustainability Science Days, Finland’s largest event in sustainability science, addresses sustainability challenges, including both taboos and innovative ways of promoting sustainability.
Passion, expertise and collaboration are the keys to a successful cruise ship design
New doctoral research highlights the importance of the creative phase for the end product, the keys to success and the challenges of the future.
New quality award will be given to teams of top experts who change Aalto over the long term
The new ‘Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award’ highlights the importance of quality and excellence. The award can be applied or nominated annually by the end of May
3D city models can serve hundreds of purposes
3D City models can be used in map applications, urban planning, virtual events and as a starting point for various other applications. At Aalto University, research into the topic has focused on ways to use city models in the Capital Region and on applying new 3D mapping technologies to the modelling of cities.
More than 12 000 applicants ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University in this spring's joint application process
Interest in Aalto programmes has stayed strong.
The School of Engineering requests applications for the position of Vice Dean, responsible for research
Please, send applications or nominations by email by April 25, 2021.
President Ilkka Niemelä’s greetings on 31 March
Watch the video of President Ilkka Niemelä's greetings to the whole Aalto community
School of Engineering seeks new vice dean
The School of Engineering is looking for vice dean for research, for a term beginning on 1 August 2021.
What makes a city happy? Professori Marketta Kyttä in BBC interview
Smooth daily life is one way, said Professor Kyttä when she spoke to the BBC on what makes Finnish cities special.
Contribute to the New European Bauhaus initiative this Spring
We all have the possibility to contribute to the EU’s Green Deal pilots and agenda during Spring 2021. 
Interruption of district heating distribution in the following properties: Betonimiehenkuja 3 and 5
District heating will be suspended in Betonimiehenkuja 3 and 5 due to maintenance work. The interruption will occur on Thursday, March 25 starting at 8am until 4pm.
Aalto University endowment provided EUR 36 million to fund education and research
The university takes steps towards carbon-neutral endowment portfolio.
Aalto University’s academic results and international recognition maintained momentum in 2020
The university was able to promptly adjust to the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
