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Mixing people
Mixing people with different backgrounds is a nutrient for creativity, says professor Tapani Vuorinen.
On 8 October, 17-year-old Asa-Marie Kultima assumes the role of 911±¬ÁÏÍø President in the Girls Takeover campaign
At the beginning of October, the ‘Super Week’ for girls, young people and technology will also host a Shaking up Tech event open to all and select the winner of the youth innovation competition.
Students at 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Mikkeli unit diagnosed with coronavirus
First- and second-year students of the bachelor’s programme in Mikkeli will shift to distance education for two weeks.
Board gives guidance for 2021 budget and 2022–2024 long-term plan
The 911±¬ÁÏÍø Board convened online on 10 September.
Access control as a part of university strategy - summary of info sharing session with recording
Info sharing session about the new access control policy was held on 25th August. Please find below summary about the session with recording (duration about 1 hour).
Pulse Survey on hybrid working mode to start again
We’ll launch again a biweekly Pulse Survey at 911±¬ÁÏÍø on September 10, 2020. We aim at getting feedback from all Aalto employees on how well it works.  All employees will receive a link to this biweekly survey by email every second Thursday.
Finnish TV’s Big Brother house facilities are designed for residents, as well as viewers
911±¬ÁÏÍø's master's students in interior design created the BB house design.
Designs for a Cooler Planet: ‘The Race’ theme calls for action
Collaboration between designers, researchers and stakeholders can lead to better solutions for society and the environment.
Cases and exposures of coronavirus at 911±¬ÁÏÍø
Remember to get the contact-tracing app Koronavilkku on your phone.
Aalto Space - Instruction for space reservation for students
Upload the application and find the instructions below.
Aalto places 23rd in the world in a new ranking emphasising collaboration
World University Research Ranking also evaluates multi-disciplinarity and research impact
Recording of the opening ceremony published – thank you for joining Aalto Day One!
On September 1, the live broadcast of the opening of 911±¬ÁÏÍø's academic year was followed by more than 2,000 spectators.
Aalto strong in international outlook in the Times Higher Education ranking
911±¬ÁÏÍø placed among the top 250 in the world.
Interruption in water supply impacted activities on Otaniemi campus
The repairs are finished, and the water supply has returned to normal on campus.
President Ilkka Niemelä: ‘The battered economy does not need a return to the old; it needs a transformation, built anew on the foundation of sustainable development’
Minister of Science and Culture Annika Saarikko and Chair of the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Student Union Olli Kesseli also spoke at the academic year opening. The opening ceremony was held online.
Visa Koivunen appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor
Professor of Signal Processing Visa Koivunen was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor at the opening ceremony of the academic year. The title is granted to a professor whose scientific merits are exceptionally significant.
Lean workshops made it possible to go through a large entity of services
Jessica Sinikoski: lean methods were used to create a real product that actually benefits end users.
Campus restaurants are opening their doors
Many of the campus student and lunch restaurants open their doors at the turn of August and September.
Student Mobility on Campus in the Beginning of Academic Year
As of Monday, 31 August, students will gain access those buildings on campus which offer contact teaching or study-related support services or have student cafeterias or bookable self-study spaces. Please notice, that HSL-card is not in use in this situation. Students can access the buildings during their opening hours through specifically marked entrances.
Who is the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Campus Sustainability Champion 2020? Submit your nomination!
Who or what has helped in reaching 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s sustainable development goals? Enter a suggestion by 24 Sep.
