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How to find information on coronavirus?
Updates on the coronavirus can be found on Aalto University website and on the THL.fi website.
Aalto Online Learning calling for new idea proposals – DL 26.3. at noon
The call for ideas on online and blended learning is open for all: teachers, staff and students.
TEE 2020 – the self-evaluation of the degree programmes is underway
The TEE 2020 project consists of four evaluation phases. Currently, the first phase of the evaluation, i.e. the self-evaluation of the degree programmes, is underway.
X-Ray Day gathered IT services’ staff to discuss new targets
X-Ray Day was held on 4th February and during the day the whole ITS team went through comprehensively old targets and set the new ones.
Take a campus survey – the survey is open until March 11
Share your opinion about your university environment, and you can win great prizes!
New Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities shall come into force on 1 August 2020
The Rules of Conduct guide the definition, processing and resolution of cases of misconduct related to students.
Welcome to the University Review event to discuss previous year's achievements and results
The University Review event will be held on 5 March at Dipoli.
Silent pedagogy
Paul Savage shares insights on the meaning and versatility of silence as an educational tool.
The combination of plant-based particles and water forms an 'eco' super-glue
In a collaboration between Aalto and other research institutions, a new, ecological adhesive has been developed that rivals superglue in strength
Personec HR system will be closed on 28 February
If you wish, kindly copy the documents from the system by yourself.
On conflict and its role in multidisciplinary education
Ville Eloranta shares insights on adapting to and managing the creative power of conflicts.
A movie as a Dove of Peace
The documentary film, Colombia in My Arms, brings together different perspectives in a unique way in post-peace Colombia.
Aalto University leading a digital vision of Finnish higher education
President Niemelä elected to chair steering group for project planning now underway.
Commemorating moment for Miikka Leinonen on 26th February
A commemorating moment for our student Miikka Leinonen, who passed away, will be arranged on Wednesday, 26th February in the upper lobby of Kemistintie 1, where all members of the Aalto community are welcome.
Pricing principle for charging electric cars to change
The pricing principle for the charging of electric cars on campus will change on Friday, February 28 at 16.00 (4:00 pm). Instead of the previously used time-based charge, you will be charged based on how much energy you use.
Study Coordinator Anna Arsniva in Memoriam
Our long-time colleague and friend, study coordinator Anna Arsniva (1960–2020) has passed away after a long and serious illness on Sunday 16 February 2020 at Terho hospice, Helsinki. School of Arts, Design and Architecture organised a commemoration moment for Anna on Monday 24 February when the Finnish flag was at half-mast in front of Väre.
#timetolevelup creates a community to support your work and studies
Take your work and studies at Aalto to the next level and you can start by putting Microsoft Teams to full use.
Juha Siivola encourages researchers to innovate and think of ways to commercialise their work
'In addition to having a long-term academic goal, it would be good to think about possible short-term results,' says Siivola, who works as an innovation advisor.
Disruptions in water distribution in the Otaniemi area
HSY announced that there will be a break in the water supply distribution in the Otaniemi area on Wed 19.2. (Konemiehentie 2 and Tietotie 1), Fri 21.2. (Maarintie 8), Thu 5.3. (Vuorimiehentie 2).
New faces and sustainable development – School of Engineering Annual Review 2019
The school advances sustainable development through research and teaching, master's degree and doctoral graduates enjoy high employment rates.