Academic events and traditions
Academic events and traditions
Universities globally have a thousand-year-old tradition of academic events to create a rhythm and structure for studies, examinations, and celebrations. At 911±¬ÁÏÍø, academic events annually commence with the opening of the academic year on Aalto Day One in early September. The celebration continues with milestones, such as the Tenured Professors' Installation Talks and public defences of doctoral theses. Finally, in mid-June, the academic year concludes with Ceremony Week, featuring celebrations like Honorary Doctors' Talks and Ceremonial Conferments of doctoral degrees.
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