General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Doctoral student Anastasiia Kravtcova: “Doctoral studies can be a combination of a job, hobby and lifestyle”
The chance of making a societal impact motivated Anastasiia Kravtcova to pursue her doctoral studies and to dive into a groundbreaking topic in medical engineering at the School of Electrical Engineering.
Väre Building is an Architecture MasterPrize winner
Aalto University new campus complex has been awarded one of the international Architecture MasterPrize 2020 winners.
Mechatronics students claim top three prizes in development project competition
The end results of this spring's Mechatronics Project course had an opportunity to shine in the development project competition hosted by industrial production and maintenance association Promaint ry and the Finnish Fair Foundation.
Students carried out mobile device user survey for Posti’s parcel drivers
The project also included investigation on how the digitalization of the working environment affects the employee experience of the drivers.
Winners in the campusart competition rooted in bioart and quantum physics
Laura Piispanen, Noora Heiskanen, Jenna Ahonen and Ayda Grisiute convinced the jury with their creativity.
AVP explores new ways for true multidisciplinarity in education
By combining two existing courses, Aalto Ventures Program created a multidisciplinary experience in cosmetic product design.
Aalto is transferring to centralised waste sorting stations
When the coronavirus pandemic started this spring, we were all faced with something new. CMT (Aalto University’s Crisis Management Team) decided at the time, that personal waste bins would be removed to ensure that the persons providing cleaning services could better focus their resources on disinfecting the most important contact surfaces.
Flow of Studies II to improve course sizes, teaching schedules and periods
The work of the Flow of Studies Task Force II has been a general success. The task force plans to publish a final report of its results on for the purposes of further action and decision-making.
Alumnus Ville Vahteri: The opportunity cost of becoming an entrepreneur as a student is often at its lowest level
Our alumnus Ville Vahteri, who studied marketing at the School of Business, was actively involved in organizing the startup event Slush throughout his studies. Emboldened by the experience, he co-founded Bou, a brand company, together with his Slush colleagues.
Degree regulation reform: draft of regulations to be discussed
The schools’ bachelor’s and master’s degree regulations will be replaced by shared degree regulations for all of Aalto University as of 1 August 2021.
Planning Officer Elli Hämäläinen and Aalto University received honorary mention for promotion of dual careers for athletes
The honorary mention was awarded by the Finnish Olympic Committee's Sports Academy Programme and the URA Foundation.
More tips for using your new access token
When using your new access control token on Otaniemi campus, please take the following spesific factors into account.
Unfortunately, we cannot enter Väre from the School of Business for the time being
By temporarily closing these doors, we are trying to prevent infections, protect the health and safety of our community.
Joan Lofgren: Hybrid course ensures the students can complete the course whether they are on campus or not
This academic year started in very different circumstances than usually. Joan Lofgren, the Director of the Bachelor’s Program in International Business, teaches the Global Business Environment course to first-year students at Mikkeli Campus. This year the course was delivered using a hybrid format due to the COVID-19 situation.
Chemistry and business students developed plant-based products with Valio
A team of two Master’s students collaborated with Valio in a 6-month Aalto Thesis project.
Master's student Noah Peysson: ‘I learnt problem solving from the holistic aspect of the Creative Sustainability programme’
The program also helped me develop a more critical perspective on the information and solutions that are given to us.
Artificial intelligence provides students more individualized teaching
New digital tools enhance learning and improve the predictability of studies.
‘I’m happy I didn’t go anywhere else’ – HAIC scholars very satisfied with their studies at Aalto
As top applicants, Rina Shmeleva and Parinaz Avaznejad received scholarships for their master’s studies and now they share their study experiences
Learning to unlearn: What could radically creative education be?
Juuso Tervo is urging us not only to learn new things, but also to unlearn the already learned.
Open University courses for spring 2021 have now been published
See the course selection and find intresting courses in business, technology, art and languages.
