Latest news
EIT Climate-KIC Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020
As part of EIT Climate-KIC own response to the pandemic, Climate-KIC launched our Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020.
EIT Manufacturing Call for Proposals "Response to COVID-19 Crisis"
DL: May 31, 2020;
Funding: 300 - 500 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
Funding: 300 - 500 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
EIT Community COVID-19 pandemic response
The EIT Community’s response focuses, on the one hand, on the most vulnerable beneficiary groups affected by the crisis, i.e. students, entrepreneurs (start-ups and SMEs) and innovators.
A new AV interface provides a consistent and easy user experience
Close cooperation has enabled the efficient renewal of the control panel interface in lecture halls.
Research shows that Finland's transition to remote working has gone well
A study by multidisciplinary team analyses a survey of over 5000 respondents: finds most people are coping well, but miss their colleagues
Aalto University’s technology students celebrated Wappu remotely
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Wappu was not cancelled. This is how remote Wappu was celebrated in Otaniemi!
Aalto University Open Science and Research Policy is being prepared - Comments welcome by 31 May
The policy defines the principles of openness and offers guidance to responsible research practices.
Multifactor authentication will be required – register already now
In the future, you will need a phone as an additional authentication method if you use Office 365 services outside Aalto's network or from home computer. The policy will be turned on 7 May for staff of School of Arts, Design and Architecture, School of Chemical Engineering and School of Engineering. The policy will be turned on 14 May for staff of School of Electrical Engineering and School of Science
Meet the new director of OtaNano
Anna Rissanen, the new director of OtaNano, tells us about her role in developing OtaNano for the future
Jokeri Light Rail laying tracks down on Maarintie
The installation of light rail tracks will begin on Maarintie in Otaniemi.
New crisis management tool enables SMS for students and employees in crisis situations
The tool also facilitates communication between persons dealing with the crisis situation.
Aalto prepares partial lifting of coronavirus restrictions
The existing policies and guidelines will remain in force until 13 May
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.
President’s letter 30 April – We are doing well with our core activities
“The breadth and depth of the work that has been done across the organization is amazing,” says President Ilkka Niemelä.
Updated personnel profile pages launched on 4 May
The update will occur after office hours. You can edit the visibility of your information after the launch.
Flexibility is needed in work practices
HR Services has updated guidelines on recruitment, vacation and part-time work practices.
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
Foundation for Finnish Inventions names new board chair
Juhani Talvela, Lic. Sc. (Tech.), has been appointed as the new chair of the Foundation for Finnish Inventions board. His predecessor continues as a member of the board.
First Pulse Survey: Most employees feel comfortable in working remotely
The Pulse Survey is conducted every week.
