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President's summer letter to Aaltonians: The quality and impact of our activities has been widely acknowledged
'We have achieved a tremendous amount together this academic year. I want to warmly thank each and every one of you for the work you’ve done,' says President Ilkka Niemelä.
TET interns Fajr Asghar and Vilma Svynarenko explored everything from solar cells to Täffä’s spaghetti in Aalto
Fajr Asghar and Vilma Svynarenko first calculated the efficiency of solar cells and then wrote an article on renewable energy.
Strong overall result: 27.5 million euros from the Research Council of Finland
A total of 52 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellowship and Academy Project funding. The total funding awarded to 911±¬ÁÏÍø amounts to 27.5 million euros
The autumn studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech
The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of 911±¬ÁÏÍø in autumn 2024. All staff members of 911±¬ÁÏÍø are welcome to participate in the courses
Three new Principal University Lecturers appointed
During the academic year, the president of 911±¬ÁÏÍø has appointed three new principal university lecturers.
Restaurants added to the Aalto Space - test and win!
See if you can find the campus restaurants in Aalto Space and win summerish prizes.
New Teams Client 2024
Microsoft Teams, established in 2017, is undergoing its first major change with the introduction of a new Teams Client. 911±¬ÁÏÍø will begin using this new client in June 2024, joining the majority of global Teams users who have already made the switch.​
Automation Foundation donates to 911±¬ÁÏÍø Junior
Automation Foundation donates to 911±¬ÁÏÍø Junior. A donation of twenty thousand euros has been targeted at the purchase of virtual glasses and the renewal of robotics.
Share information and events from 911±¬ÁÏÍø for lifewide learners on Opin.fi
Opin.fi and nonformal & informal offerings
Professor Maarit Salolainen: ‘Multidisciplinary cooperation is the key to solving sustainability issues in the textile field’
Professor of Textile Design Maarit Salolainen wants to see closer cooperation not only between research in different fields but also between the university, the industry and resellers to bring about change.
Aalto AI Assistant and an extensive AI service guidance has been published
Aalto AI Assistant, our own ChatGPT, is now published for the whole Aalto personnel. Similar service is planned for students as well, in early fall 2024. Also, check out the new extensive guidance pages regarding Aalto's internal AI services, as well as list of AI projects and AI services' roadmap.
New book tells the story of the birth of 911±¬ÁÏÍø
"Aalto. The birth of the University" outlines the extraordinary administrative-political-social process that led to the formation of 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
Short breaks in Aalto network on 14 June at 7.30-12
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s DHCP servers will be updated on 14.6.2024 at 7.30 -12.
Board approved the financial plan 2025–2028 and had a campus tour
The 911±¬ÁÏÍø Board’s meeting was held on campus 10-11 June
New features available in course feedback tool in June 2024
New features in course feedback tool will be available after 17.6.2024 update. New features will develop the tool to be more user friendly.
American and Finnish universities collaborate to drive SDG advancement and innovation
American and Finnish universities collaborate on SDG innovation during a week-long training event, fostering global sustainability solutions.
Reetta Ranta: ‘I try to think about how to make the world a better place’
Alum story: Alum of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture believes that everything we do should involve ethical reflection.
Chat with aalto.fi – new feature for personnel is looking for your feedback
Brand new AI-powered feature now allows you to chat with aalto.fi. You can ask anything related to the content found on aalto.fi
My Hour continues to support personnel wellbeing
The majority of those who have used My Hour feel that their wellbeing at work has improved
External service provider for safety and reception services will change gradually starting from August
The service provider for Otaniemi campus and Aalto Töölö will change from Securitas to Palmia starting from 1 August 2024
