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Improving the user experience is at the heart of the access control process reform
Access control policy and processes were renewed at Aalto University during spring 2020. The focus was on user experience and better utilization of technology and automation.
Several Finnish Film awards ÄûÃʵ¼º½ alumni
At this year's Jussi Gala for Finnish Film many alumni from the Department of Film, Television and Scenography as well as the Department of Design were awarded.
Aalto University's 10th anniversary was celebrated on 10 October
After Aalto University President Ilkka Niemelä's greetings, Alumni Studio featured three Aalto alumni discussing sustainable development and the most pressing global challenges of our time. The event was concluded with an entertaining science show where Aalto's top researchers stepped into the limelight to explain why their research is important right now.
The NDI project ‘Support to the Northern Dimension Institute’ launched this autumn
The NDI is strengthening its position as a platform for regional and cross-sectoral cooperation. The new project ‘Support to the Northern Dimension Institute’, co-funded by the European Commission, DG NEAR, launched this autumn. The project helps to avoid overlapping activities and to pool resources to address common challenges.
What is your dream university like - join the online discussion
Share your thoughts in online discussions following the strategy community event of 8 October.
Short breaks in Aalto internet connections on Thu, 8 Oct between 5-6 pm
There will be short breaks in internet connections ( VPN, VDI, campus connections) of the Aalto University on Thursday, 8 October between 5-6 pm due to the investigation of hardware fault.
My tip for you: Plan, prioritise and check your progress
Alexander Savin manages the Low Temperature Laboratory infrastructure and is also a researcher.
Applications for the position of Vice Dean of the School of Engineering are requested
Please, send applications or nominations by email by October 31, 2020.
Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation granted Aalto University EUR 10.5 million to establish a bioinnovation centre
The centre will accelerate the transition to a circular economy and bioeconomy, and create opportunities for sustainable economic growth in Finland.
Open-minded innovations from young people improve the life of our planet
The Millennium Youth Prize competition organised by Aalto University and Technology Academy Finland inspires teenagers to become involved in technology and innovation. The youth hold the key to a better future - after all, innovations are born from bold, new thinking.
Tiima working time tracking: New version for mobile application published 1.10.2020
New version for Tiima working time tracking application has been published in application stores. There are not yet any new features in the new mobile application.
Winners in #myaalto logo campaign selected
The #myaalto logo campaign entrants all depicted inventive and happy creations.
Resilience trainings during Autumn
Resilience trainings help us understand the phenomenon and apply it in everyday life. The trainings will be offered in English in the beginning of next year.
Two employment-related apartments available at Otaniemi campus - APPLICATION PERIOD ENDED
Two employment-related apartments available for Aalto employees at Otaniemi campus. Application period ends 7 October 2020 at 4 pm.
Fuel for entrepreneurship
Professor of Practice Lauri Järvilehto says that radical creativity is an important part of entrepreneurship.
Trav bot starts working at Aalto Travel Support on 1.10.2020
Aalto Travel Support launches an advisory chatbot to complement its existing service channels.
Welcome home, alumni!
Each of the 100,000 Aalto alumni is as welcome to the Aalto community as they were on their very first day.
Shaking up the status quo
Leading creativity can be paradoxical because it often includes destruction, uncertainty, and conflicts, says professor of practice Niina Nurmi.
Contributing to a better future with creativity
Radical creativity is my elixir, it motivates and revitalises my interest in research and the world at large, says assistant professor Elisa Mekler.
