Maija Taka: I want to plan the route in advance
'I have a background in geographical research, and I always have to have a map. I need to know where I'm going and why, at what pace and with whom.'
Diving Deep with Samuli Knüpfer, the Guardian Angel of the Year 2022
FiBAN’s Guardian Angel of the year award is annually given to an ecosystem champion in Finland, who with their work has enabled an environment where growth companies can better thrive in
Energy saved significantly - the community's actions have produced results in Aalto
Aalto University has reached the energy efficiency goal of its facilities.
'It was a great learning experience' - Aalto International Talent Programme introduces Finnish working life to international students
This year 150 students and 17 companies participated in the group mentoring initiative.
Scholarships for degree students of School of Chemical Engineering
Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering announces Scholarships for degree students of CHEM
Students helped the Finnish Meteorological Institute develop its sustainability work
The content and working methods of the project could also be adapted agilely during the project according to newly identified needs
A lump sum under the collective agreement will be paid in May
A one-time lump sum under the existing collective agreement will be paid to employees with a monthly salary on 15 May 2023 and to employees with an hourly pay on 31 May 2023.
Aalto University plans to increase teaching and course completion opportunities in Finnish and Swedish
Deputy Chancellor of Justice published a decision concerning languages
Can a city store as much carbon as a forest?
A new tool helps show how growing cities can remain carbon neutral
What kind of megatrends affect learning and education? – Oppimisen seuraava luku podcast is now available for listening
In the podcast's first episode, the future of learning is discussed with Aalto University Rector Ilkka Niemelä and Sitra expert Sanna Rekola. What does the future of learning look like right now? We ponder the answers to these questions with changing expert guests.
Alumnus Daniel Cohen: I knew the Bachelor’s Programme in International Business at Aalto Mikkeli is a top programme, so I wanted to aim high and apply there
School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumnus Daniel Cohen encourages current students to be confident and patient in finding their own paths: “If you feel like you don’t know what to do, don’t worry. That doesn’t mean you cannot get ahead in your career and build up work skills. Anything you do for work will help you get in the right direction.”
InstituteQ launches new doctoral school in quantum technology
The Doctoral School in Quantum Technology and the industrial doctorates are now in operation
Chat AIs can role-play humans in surveys and pilot studies
Synthetic data from large language models can mimic human responses in interviews and questionnaires. Research data from popular crowdsourcing platforms may now contain fake responses that cannot be reliably detected, raising the risk of poisoned data
Future events: Symposium - What Transdisciplinary Knowledge Looks Like
ABRA symposium - “What Transdisciplinary Knowledge Looks Like”
Professor Risto Sarvas: "Mental Distress is Not Your Fault"
Professor and Director of the Information Networks Programme at Aalto University Risto Sarvas: irector of the Information Networks Programme at Aalto University Risto Sarvas: "The foundation for wellbeing lies in the structures and the management culture of the organisation."
Oops: A curious discovery
During doctoral researcher Fereshteh Sohrabi’s master’s project, curiosity turned a failing experiment into a new research avenue.
No teaching after noon on 5 September 2023
Aalto University has decided that no teaching or other events will be organised during the opening ceremony of the academic year.
Land uplift protects the Finnish coast from rising sea levels, but not endlessly
A recent study calculated new projections for mean sea level rise on the Finnish coast by 2100. In the worst-case scenario, the sea level in Helsinki would rise by more than half a metre.
Opening up the world of science
Aalto University Junior provides free study visits for groups from primary and secondary schools. Aalto students earn work experience credits by running the workshops.
From triple jump to submission wrestling – Aalto supports students in combining sports and studies
Aalto University and Urhea have a partnership agreement. Whether your sport is basketball, synchronized skating, or something else, you get encouragement and support to combine practicing and studying
