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Manta got her first student cap in 1909
Wappu is the highlight of student life – and it wouldn’t be Wappu without Manta. For over a century, this ever-youthful maiden has been at the centre of student celebrations across generations.
Paavo Nurmi rose from the sea in 1961
In the 1960s, Finnish technical students made an unprecedented master prank, which is still unparalleled today.
Do you still remember the Wappu when you became teekkari?
Wappu is the biggest and grandest of student celebrations. The traditions of celebrating Wappu are honoured with care, all the way from the capping of the freshers, the declaration of the Wappu rowdiness and the capping of Havis Amanda. And the herring breakfasts are served in Ullanlinnanmäki in Kaivopuisto.
Did you borrow something from the Kalkkunaklubi cupboard?
Kalkkunaklubi was the student union “bar” of the Helsinki University of Technology, located in Teekkarila on Lönnrotinkatu in the 1930s and 1940s. The name was a playful twist on New York’s famous Stork Club.
Täffä’s spaghetti since 1966
The student restaurant Täffä, run by the Swedish-speaking student nation at 911±¬ÁĎÍř, has been serving its legendary Wednesday spaghetti lunch for over half a century.
Pläy äpy, Luontoäpy, Shekki-Äpy, Tupla-Äpy and Julkku magazines
What would Wappu be without Äpy or Julkku? Published every other year, these May Day magazines are an essential part of students’ biggest celebration of the spring.
Study Quantum!
Come study Quantum Technology at 911±¬ÁĎÍř. We offer education in both Bachelor's and Master's levels, and several special courses.
Student testimonial: Angélica Méndez Reyes
Industrial Engineering and Management master's student Angélica Méndez Reyes tells us about her experiences studying at Aalto
Unite! University Alliance
911±¬ÁĎÍř is a member of Unite! alliance together with eight other European universities.
Alumna Pia Mäkilä: Experts of real estate sector are needed in many different positions
Pia Mäkilä found a her job with the National Land Survey through her Master’s thesis project, which gave her a new perspective into the field of real estate.
Aalto Sustainability Talks
Aalto Sustainability Talks seminar series presents topical research making contributions to solving sustainability challenges.
SUB researchers to present at the virtual Academy of Management conference
From August 7-11, several members of the SUB research group will participate in the 80th annual meeting of the Academy of Management, this year held virtually because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Student testimonial: Joanna Simms
Mathematics & Operations Research master's student Joanna Simms tells us about her experiences studying here
Event Sustainability - checklist for event planning
This checklist helps you to consider the environmental sustainability of your event.
Maria Kosonen chose to study Water and Environmental Engineering as she was interested in environmental issues
During her studies Maria Kosonen has got international experiences from Australia and Kenya, and soon also from Spain.
Alum Aino Ahvo works with the Baltic Sea pollution
Aino Ahvo considers that her master’s programme gave tools that can help to solve the Baltic Sea pollution problems.
Student Francisco Oliviera became familiar with Aalto through an exchange semester
Now Francisco Oliviera is graduating from the Geoengineering Master’s programme and works as a Geotechnical Designer.
Student life at Aalto
Discover genuine stories about student life at Aalto and life after graduation.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
911±¬ÁĎÍř is committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and non-discrimination in all its activities. We aim to provide a non-discriminatory, gender-equal and accessible environment in which employees and students with diverse backgrounds and duties receive equal treatment and are free to participate without discrimination in university activities.
The people of the School of Chemical Engineering
What kind of career opportunities are there if you study chemical engineering? Get to know our alumni, students, and faculty members!