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Aalto Day One 2026 – 911±¬ÁÏÍø Opening of the Academic Year

Welcome to celebrate the start of 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s academic year 2026–2027 on Tuesday, 1 September in Otaniemi!
Text graphic: white word “Day†and bold “ONE†on green block, on a bright blue background

Programme

We begin with the opening ceremony and the presentation of the Aalto Awards in the U2 Hall of the Undergraduate Centre, after which we will proceed to a reception at Marsio.

The festive day culminates in the legendary Aalto Party. Come and see who wins the challenge competition this year – the AYY board or the university leadership!

Registration opens on Tuesday, 18th August 2026. Seating in the hall is limited – please register in advance!

You can also follow the live broadcast on the Saastamoinen Foundation Stage at Marsio, Otakaari 2. If you follow the event at Marsio or online, no registration is required.

We want every member of our community to feel welcome and safe. In the event, we adhere to 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s :

•    Respect and be kind to others
•    Give space and learn new perspectives
•    Have courage to intervene and maintain wellbeing


 Sirpa Tikkanen

Sirpa Tikkanen

Event Producer
Ceremony & Reception. Accessibility.

Academic events and traditions

Academic events cover the entire academic year from Aalto Day One all the way to the Ceremony Week with ceremonial conferments. Tenured professors' Installation Talks and public defences spread...

Academic events and traditions at 911±¬ÁÏÍø
911±¬ÁÏÍø Graduation Party celebration in 2018. Photo by 911±¬ÁÏÍø / Heli Sorjonen
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