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University steering is aligned to support the new strategy
Implementation of the new strategy also means revisions in how the university is steered.
Juha Siivola has been helping Santa Claus for over 30 years - Japan is a particularly important destination
As Santa Claus, Siivola has visited Christmas parades, shopping centres, schools, day-care centres, old people's homes and hospital children's wards.
Our strategic plans for 2021–2024 published at aalto.fi
Aalto University's joint and school-specific strategic plans are gathered as an easily browsable online version to benefit all members of the Aalto community.
More than 200 participants attended Aalto Research Data Management training in autumn 2020
Explore Research Data Management online training materials
Meet the data agent: Richard Darst
Data agent Richard Darst calls for sense of proportion in expectations related to research data management. Instead of expecting everything to be perfect, he hopes everyone does things a little better in their next project. In this article series Aalto University data agents, researchers and experts experienced in research data management are introduced.
‘The atmosphere at Aalto is comfortable and you can do things at your own pace’
Thong Tran, the first graduate with a major in Data Science, shares his experiences on studying at Aalto University
Funding for research infrastructures from Academy of Finland
Funding is extensively allocated to several different infrastructures at Aalto University, and there are also those who have not previously received national infrastructure funding.
Virtual exchange studies provide international experience for European students
What if you could go on a study exchange virtually? This might be possible if the ideas and plans of two Aalto University students are realised.
Decorations on the Independence Day 2020
The President of Finland Sauli Niinistö grants decorations ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
Online training helps quantum researchers get new tech from the laboratory into commercial products
The idea for commercialization starts from the researcher's own skills and knowledge, but interest in entrepreneurship is much greater if the path from an idea to a product is clearly visible.
PICTURE A SCIENTIST documentary coming ÄûÃʵ¼º½ virtually
Documentary film addressing systemic bias available for free watching to all Aalto members.
Board and Aalto community work together to steer future direction
A joint event of the Aalto community and the Board brought brisk discussion on the long-term development of the university. Sign in and watch the recording.
My tip for you: Embrace new challenges
Gilda builds the bridge between the Aalto community and IT Services and develops advanced IT solutions to support the community’s diverse needs.
Aalto University and student union leaders: We call on everyone to take action against gender discrimination
The university community has no place for the belittlement of, contempt for, or discrimination against women, say Aalto University and Aalto University Student Union leaders.
Kaie Kubjas: It is important to encourage girls and young women to study mathematics
Mathematician Kaie Kubjas has done research around the world and has noticed that some places have few female professors, lecturers, or students. Now amid the coronavirus pandemic she is appealing on behalf of women, young researchers, and those with families.
AI predicts which drug combinations kill cancer cells
A machine learning model can help us treat cancer more effectively
Board convened on 24-25 November
Board discussed Aalto University’s operating environment with the community, approved the 2021 budget and the 2022–2024 long-term plan, and appointed Jouko Lampinen for a second term as dean of the School of Science.
Applications now open ÄûÃʵ¼º½ International Talent Programme – initiative brings companies and international students together through group mentoring
Aalto International Talent Programme applications is now open. The programme brings together companies and international students through group mentoring.
More than 300 corporate executives reported on the effects of the coronavirus crisis: decelerated expansion plans, accelerated innovation activities, and increasing demand for talent
Companies were generally effective in their operative crisis management, but obstacles remain in the way of long-term growth, according to a new study by Aalto University. The researchers say that availability of know-how, especially in relation to new technologies, is becoming a bottleneck for organizational growth and renewal.
