International study news
Napping pods were voted the winner
The 2022 participatory budgeting vote's winner released at the end of November. Resting and daytime naps became the winning theme this year.
The winner of the 2022 participatory budgeting vote was determined at the end of November. Resting and daytime naps became the winning theme this year.
The winner of the 2022 participatory budgeting vote was determined at the end of November. Resting and daytime naps became the winning theme this year.
Preparing for rolling blackouts at the Otaniemi campus
As a result of the global energy crisis, Finland is also preparing for regionally rotating power outages or rolling blackouts. 911±¬ÁÏÍø is not a national operator critical to the security of supply, so if there is a potential power shortage, there may also be rolling blackouts on the Otaniemi campus which can affect the teaching of open university courses.
Interdisciplinarity within sustainable materials and sustainability education
Master's thesis by Riia Vidgren 'Sustainability Assessments for Novel Materials in Development: Crystalline Nanocellulose from Biowaste'
Student team participated in development of Hilti’s reward and benefit system
Corporate customer liked concrete recommendations
Information Networks student An Cong encourages women to choose tech: 'Come to Aalto campus and see for yourself why this is a wonderful place to study'
When Cong was still in high school, she contemplated becoming a doctor or getting a business degree. During her senior year she made up her mind to study technology at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. She confirms that it was a marvellous decision.
EXAM - Electronic exam system maintenance break 7.12.2022 during 8-10 am
EXAM - Electronic exam system will be completely out of service on 7.12.2022, 2022 from 8 am to 10 a.m. due to a maintenance break.
Teaching and courses are developed based on student feedback
The AllWell? survey is used to figure out things that can be developed to improve the students’ ability to study
Get to know the Aalto Mobile Learning app!
The beta version of Aalto Mobile Learning app is available in Apple and Google stores.
Apply for grants from the Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Fund - deadline 31 January 2023
Grants will be admitted in recognition of studies completed either in the field of bridge engineering or structural engineering and building physics, or as support for postgraduate studies in these fields.
The new hydrogen economy training module begins – FITech network received funding for organising the education
The first studies will begin in January 2023.
International Student Barometer: feedback collected from international students in November-December
International students at Aalto can respond to the International Student Barometer (ISB) survey during 24.11.-19.12.2022.
Alumnus Mikko Jääskeläinen: Studying at the School of Business has opened many professional doors
Our alumnus Mikko Jääskeläinen, who majored in Creative Sustainability and also studied finance, ended up working in management consulting after graduation. While in that position, he became fascinated by transport and real estate infrastructure projects, which led him to a job involving urban economy and land use general planning for the City of Helsinki, and from there, a position at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The best parts of his job are the interesting tasks and his knowledgeable colleagues.
DIALOGUES – Creating New Textile Futures exhibition in Dipoli Gallery
The exhibition features research projects and student works related to textiles at 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
150 years of higher architectural education in Finland
University-level teaching of architecture in Finland dates back to 1872.
Elizaveta wants to improve people’s lives through biotechnology
In autumn 2022, Elizaveta Sidorova began her Master’s studies at 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Chemical Engineering. After working with cell biology and bioproducts in the past, she is now exploring the field of biotechnology and looking forward to doing work that can have a genuinely positive impact on people’s lives.
Finnish student team Revontuli took the third place in an international student supercomputer competition
CSC fielded Finland's first team in the international Student Cluster Competition (SCC), whose final was held in November 4-6.
Amy Sidibé wanted to combine machine learning with communications technology and ended up studying in two different universities
Amy studies communications and data science in a double degree programme.
Inka Lehtimäki awarded best Master’s thesis in engineering and architecture
911±¬ÁÏÍø graduate Inka Lehtimäki has been awarded the best Master's thesis award by tech trade unions TEK and TFiF.
Dean of the School of Business awarded successful students
Dean’s List Scholarships in Academic Year 2021–2022 were given to 28 students
Digipedagogical training for the use of MyCourses, Zulip and Turnitin
Teacher Services is organising several training sessions to help teachers make the most of our digital platforms.
