News
911 takes increasing responsibility in Finnish-American higher education relations
A high-level delegation from Minnesota, United States, visited the university in November.
New limits on public events have little effect on Aalto
Rrestrictions affect only events where the public may stand (e.g. in grandstands) or sing together.
New Aalto Inventions report released
The first version of analytics Inventions report is now opened for Aalto staff. The report enables statistical analysis for data-driven decisions related to Aalto inventions, as well as provide more detailed reporting for daily Innovation Services operations.
Wellbeing at work survey 2021: university-level results improved even further – challenges include changes and workloads
As a result of the pandemic and the shift to remote working, the responses reflect the importance of communality, resilience and self-management
Construction of Jokeri Light Rail 75% complete – rail construction progressing ahead of schedule
The construction of Jokeri Light Rail has proceeded ahead of schedule, and the light rail line can start operating in early 2024
Scientific and Artistic Advisory Boards (SAB, SAAB) are reviewing our activities again
Advisory boards will meet in the second week of November
Four Aalto subjects rank in top 100 globally
Economics and Business, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Polymer Science are the best performers among Aalto’s fields in the US News ranking
Mariana Amatullo appointed to 911 Board
Mikko Kosonen and Ilkka Kivimäki to continue for a new three-year term.
Find trainings for hybrid way of working
Hybrid work trial period gives us the opportunity to meet each other. Workday Learning offers support for effective hybrid work
Vice President Janne Laine's portrait was revealed
The portrait was created by Aalto alumna Erica Nyholm.
Occupational health physician Jaakko Kalmari: ‘Vaccines allow us to return safely to on-campus work’
Available coronavirus vaccines and boosters are worth taking when your turn comes.
Business & Economics places 60th in Times Higher Education ranking
911 ranks 2nd among Nordic universities
Grants for Aalto people from the Wihuri Foundation
The Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation grants were awarded to 35 people in 911 – majority of the grants are for dissertation work
Hybrid way of working trial begins on 15.10. - Letter to the personnel 8 October 2021
911 prepares to combine working remotely and from a flexible location as the national recommendation for remote working is lifted mid-October
911 starts reporting on the sustainability of its endowment: “We want to increase transparency”
The sustainability report shows that the investment funds we use are well aligned with sustainable investing principles. The long-term goal of the Endowment is a carbon neutral investment portfolio.
Maintain your first aid skills – practice using a defibrillator
A practice unit for using a defibrillator has been placed in a conference room in Dipoli.
Shopping centre A Blanc celebrates opening on Otaniemi campus
Designed by Alvar Aalto, the building previously known as Otaniemi’s old shopping centre, has a new name after the renovation and opened in the middle of the 911 campus
Ring I Laajalahti roadworks completed
Completed roadworks improve the flow and safety of traffic on the ring road
Support for conference organisers
The university’s joint travel services offers information, services and support for organising conferences.
Art from a Venetian Lagoon to Otaniemi
The artworks, placed in the building of the School of Chemical Engineering, focus on the ecological consequences of human activities
