General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Studies opened the doors to the world of programming for Veera Ihalainen
With Digital Systems and Design as her major, Veera has particularly liked the project courses and programming, even though she does not have a background in coding
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.
School of Business student story: Veikka Partanen
Veikka Partanen, a 2nd year student of the Bachelor's Program in International Business and a part-time entrepreneur, has learned how to balance between school and his business: “My time in Mikkeli has taught me that anything is possible if you have the passion for it.”
Finnish universities draft common guidelines for remote exams
With the increased need for remote examinations this year, a means has been sought to ensure that students can make steady progress in their studies and have their learning assessed without bias.
Otaniemi campus exceptional opening hours
Please notice the opening hours of the buildings when visiting the campus. Please find below exceptional opening hours during summer 2021 and during summer holiday season.
Guidelines for recording lectures
Aalto University is committed to enhancing students’ learning experience in online courses as well. With this in mind, the teacher may record live lectures. What should the teacher and student be aware of when giving or participating in a live lecture? Details are available at opit.aalto.fi.
Alumnus Niko Marjomaa: International Business Program prepares you for the real business world
School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumnus Niko Marjomaa found a way to combine the fields of business and security: “Through my experiences I saw the opportunities to think about security little bit differently than the majority in the industry.”
Aaron’s study day starts at 2 am – ‘Studying is one of the best things you can do in this pandemic time’
While studying remotely from his home in the US, Aaron Geldert has needed to adapt new daily routines. Despite the challenges, he’s glad that the studies are interactive and productive.
Better to do things you like than to do something you must
Alumni and students discussed career paths, work and studies at a Group Mentoring event organised by Aalto University School of Business on 18 November.
Applications now open ʵ 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.
Students can now encrypt their messages with Deltagon’s security mail solution
Aalto University offers students a program that enables secure e-mail communication.
Changes to access control during 7.12. - check your access tokens and set a PIN code
Access for students and staff to the university’s special zones will change during Monday 7.12. Remember to go through your tokens and check your PIN code.
Apply for 2021 grants from the Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Foundation
The deadline for applications is 29 January 2021.
Alumna Minna Kuusisto: The most beneficial aspects of my studies were the continuous challenging of oneself and learning to learn
Our Economics alumna Minna Kuusisto, who works as an Economist at Finnfund, has gained experience from banking, sustainable business consulting and development financing in her career, among other things. “My advice is: be curious and network with those people whose career paths you find interesting, already during your study time. Almost everybody will be delighted by a coffee or lunch invitation”.
Leap for Learning project status up-date in November
Personal study plan in SIsu is a tool that helps students in planning and guides them during their studies.
Updated conditions for giving out student information 27 November
The conditions in the consent form for disclosing students’ personal data and contact details will be updated.
Bachelor’s and master’s students pay healthcare fee for spring 2021 to Kela
The student union fee that students pay for spring term enrolment will no longer cover the cost of the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS), as of 1 January 2021. The healthcare fee must be paid to Kela by 31 Jan 2021.
Towards Oasis symposium reached 200 participants
Ways to define and build holistic well-being in higher education sparked widespread interest outside Aalto University.
Remote teaching and lecture capture enabled facilities at Aalto University campus
The amount of remote teaching and lecture capture enabled facilities have increased when Otakaari 1 lecture halls M2 (M233) and M3 (M234) have their audiovisual facelifts finalized. These additions increase the total number of lecture capture enabled spaces to over 50 throughout Aalto campus.
Access control practices are changing - read the instructions on how to proceed
The changes will take effect during December 2020, and will apply to everyone on Otaniemi campus.
