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Piloting the grading tool Gradescope
911±¬ÁÏÍø is piloting the use of a new tool, Gradescope, for grading and assessing student work. Gradescope uses a rubric as the basis of assessment. Several teachers can grade the same assignment from the pool of submissions. The rubric can be made or adjusted on the fly, and Gradescope automatically updates already marked submissions. Gradescope is also able to make a similarity comparison of structured texts like computer programs.
School of Business faculty: a brand new opportunity available for creating impact!
The NGO project opens up a unique opportunity for School of Business Master’s students to help nonprofit organizations
A brand new opportunity for NGOs to collaborate with Kauppis!
The NGO project with the goal of offering opportunities for our MSc students to pro bono help the organizations in their development work
Nokia donates virtual technology to 911±¬ÁÏÍø
With the help of technology, researchers and students can create virtual sceneries and model experimental environments.
EXAM - Electronic exam system maintenance break 7.9.2022 during 8-10 am
EXAM - Electronic exam system will be completely out of service on 7.9.2022, 2022 from 8 am to 10 a.m. due to a maintenance break.
Changes on open university course search and course descriptions
Our course search is now working normally!
Multifactor Authentication (MFA, 2FA) will be activated to MyCourses on Monday 24th October
Please download Microsoft Authenticator application as soon as possible. You cannot access course platform without it!
What is new in DigiPeda for teachers – autumn 2022
We are continuously listening to improvement suggestions and developing solutions that will support teaching.
"Industrial Engineering and Management students can become anything except medical doctors or pilots"
Ilona Hemming is a third-year bachelor’s degree student studying Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM).
The newsletter for students at the beginning of the autumn semester is available
A letter from the beginning of the autumn semester of learning services has been sent to students at the School of Engineering in week 35.
The start of studies is supported by organizing information events
The School of Engineering supports the start of studies by organizing information events
Alum Kiia Einola: The most important thing in studies was the ability to learn new things
The alum of the Master's Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering feels that studying is more fun when you have other students around you
Question on inclusion introduced in course feedback survey
A student’s sense of belonging is strongly correlated with the ability to learn, motivation, academic self-confidence, academic engagement and achievement. To support the development of an inclusive culture, a question about inclusion will be added to the course feedback survey from the beginning of this academic year.
MyStudies, the new digital portal for students, is now ready for use
MyStudies, the new digital portal for students, is now ready for use. The first portal section that has been launched is a new study guidance and appointment booking system. You can use it to book appointments with Learning Services staff and teachers.
For students: Learn languages and intercultural competencies online with Unite! Apply now to courses in the autumn 2022
Unite! partner universities offer online courses in language, communication and global competence that are open to all 911±¬ÁÏÍø students.
Self-direction increases the well-being of teams and their members
According to research, the opportunity to influence the way work is done increases people's well-being. In the joint project of Aalto and the Finnish Work Environment Fund, it is investigated whether the same also works in teams.
More than 400 young people start engineering studies in the new bachelor's majors of the School of Engineering
The total number of applicants to the bachelor's degree majors at the School of Engineering clearly increased from previous years. Female applicants were especially interested in the Sustainable Communities major, which focuses on changes in the built environment.
For teachers: MyCourses Basics, MyCourses Grading, Turnitin and Zulip training
Find our training courses and enrol!
Summer school created sustainable concepts for the future through co-design
The course explored how the circular economy and co-planning can promote real change.
Alumna Aigerim Nukenova: Student Business Project was a valuable and beneficial experience for me
Our alumna Aigerim Nukenova studied in the Information and Service Management master’s programme, and now works as a Data Analyst at Fixably. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and sauna, and jogging in nature.
