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Employer receives 2025 tax cards for employees who are resident taxpayers directly from the Tax Administration

Aalto University receives the tax card information for resident taxpayers, i.e. employees living in Finland, directly from the Tax Administration. The employer will automatically receive the employees' tax cards for 2025, which will come into effect on January 1, 2025, and possible revised tax cards.
For Aalto community
University
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Kuva verouutiseen

Difficult economic situation highlights the importance of networking in job search

Aalto Talent Expo, Aalto University's largest recruitment event, brought together 90 employers and thousands of students.
Cooperation
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Two men are standing in the center of the picture. Another one is pointing towards the photographer. Both are holding colorful brochures. People and roll-ups in the background.

Summer School Alum Story: “Any idea is possible within these walls”

Aalto University Summer School alum Judith Gilbrich was impressed with how Aalto University truly lives up to its reputation as a supporter and facilitator of innovation and creativity.
Studies
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Judith from Personal Growth and Renewal by Aalto University Summer School.

One-day delay in Zoom cloud recordings on Saturday, 30 November 2024

Cloud recordings available after the maintenance break ends on Sunday, 1 December 2024
For Aalto community
University
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A person works on a computer. There is an open book and a pad on the table. Photo by Kalle Kataila.

Aalto computer scientists in TCC 2024

Department of Computer Science paper accepted to the Theory of Cryptography Conference.
Research & Art
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Privacy and security illustration Matti Ahlgren Aalto University

Alum Elina Valtonen: ‘Study broadly everything that interests you’

Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, and alum of the School of Business majoring in financial economics Elina Valtonen would do the same now as she did 20 years ago while studying: she would study a wide range of subjects that interest her and would also boldly venture into areas outside her comfort zone, as that is where the most learning happens.
Cooperation, Studies
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Minister for Foreign Affairs, School of Business alum Elina Valtonen

Alumn Emily Johnson works with community engagement, a topic that led her to choose Master’s Programme in Aalto

Emily Johnson chose Aalto University after finding out that the Master’s programme director at the time specialized in her exact area of interest. In her Master’s studies she wanted to pursue skills to involve the community in the designing and planning process. Since graduating she has worked in a company that provides a community engagement platform made for planners.
Studies
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Emily Johnson in Learning Centre wearing student cap and her company's college shirt.

Closing Loops: that small but big building

Aalto University is designing a warehouse concept for the City of Helsinki using recycled materials only.
Cooperation
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Closing Loops varastorakennus kiertotalousmateriaaleista

Coming to terms with complexity

Could creative practices, such as design, be an effective remedy in the face of complicated problems?
Research & Art
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Abstract image with swirling patterns in blue, pink, and orange hues.

This 'n' That exhibition showcased the skills of the workshop masters

In October, the gallery spaces at Väre showcased an exhibition highlighting the diverse workshop activities across the school and the craftsmanship of the workshop masters
Campus, Research & Art, University
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A small exhibition room with unique chairs on white pedestals and various light fixtures, with large windows in the background.

Temporary pedestrian crossing replaces the underpass during the construction work

The Otaniemi underpass and its stairs will be replaced with a more accessible pedestrian and cycling connection.
Campus, University
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Väliaikainen suojatie

Traveling to the United Kingdom? Remember to apply for an ETA before your trip!

Remember to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) if you are traveling to the United Kingdom.
For Aalto community
Campus, University
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digital

Learning Services – enabling success: the beta version of Opin.fi still open

The Opin.fi beta version will be closed soon.
For Aalto community
University
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A-logo, Aalto-yliopisto, Kuva: Anni Kääriä

Automation and artificial intelligence change the way we work and learn

Automation is not eliminating jobs, but rather changing the way people work and the skills they need.
Cooperation, Studies
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Lauri Järvilehto in the Mimmit koodaa virtual event on 1 November, 2024. Picture: Mikke Pöyhönen.

Changes to the Universities Act confirmed: impact on Aalto University’s tuition-fee students

The changes to the Universities Act have been confirmed in November 2024, and the Aalto President has made a decision in August 2024 regarding tuition fee policies at Aalto University.
Studies
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Aalto's Undergraduate Centre in the summer. In the photo, there are red-brick buildings, a big tree, some grass, and people walking towards the building.

Unite! Research School: A Week of European Collaboration in Research

The first Unite! Research School brought together almost 200 doctoral and master's students as well as researchers from all nine Unite! universities.
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies
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A group of people sit around a wooden picnic table under a large tree in a park with houses and hills in the background.

Valuable lessons from nature: Professor finds inspiration in spider silk

Tenured Aalto associate professor Maria Sammalkorpi explains how the phenomena in nature can be used to understand and improve manufactured materials
Appointments, University
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A person sits in a chair with a red backrest, wearing a floral blouse, white cardigan, and yellow skirt, with computer screens behind.

Young Designer of the Year 2024 is Arttu Åfeldt

The designer, who is about to graduate from Aalto University’s Master’s programme, wants to reform menswear and challenge traditional manufacturing methods.
Awards and Recognition
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A person in a shiny outfit walks in front of a stack of wooden and metal beams in an industrial area.

Aalto IT Thursday News 5 December 2024 at 10 to 11

Join us to hear the latest on current topics of general interest for all Aaltonians, presented by Aalto IT.
For Aalto community
University
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A-logo on the steps in front of the Undergraduate Centre

Last chance to nominate for 2024 Aalto University Open Science Award

The deadline for submissions is 3 Dec, 2024.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Aalto Open Science Award 2024. A light blue podium hovering over a blue-pink gradient background with the help of squishy-looking balloons with colored lights inside.