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The beta version of Opin.fi has found a good number of users: feedback can still be given before the beta version closes
Learners have quickly found the beta version of Opin.fi, which was launched in October. Since the service has reached its user and feedback targets, the beta version is potentially being shut down as early as December. The official launch of the service is expected to take place in April.
Safety is everyone's business and small actions make everyday life safer.
Fire Safety Week is a national yearly theme week aimed at improving fire safety for everyone as well as practical fire safety skills. Fires cause significant property damage and personal injuries every year. Take part in Fire Safety Week by ensuring that the basic aspects of fire safety are in order and by preventing fires both at the workplace and at home.
Aalto University participates in the digital security exercise Taisto in November 2024
Finland's largest digital security exercise helps us prepare
Grief support group for those who have lost a loved one
In spring 2025, a support group will be organized for Aalto students and employees who have lost a loved one.
Open University and FITech studies for staff
Free courses for Aalto University staff by the Lifewide Learning Services.
CHEM equality, diversity and inclusion group is looking for members for 2025–2026!
The EDI group would ideally be broadly representative of different departments, personnel groups and backgrounds.
Printing renewal: mobile printing and access token authentication now available on new multifunction devices
Mobile printing and access token authentication available on new multifunction devices starting 14 November, 2024
Aalto University's marine technology ranked 22nd globally
Aalto University continued its strong track record with stellar results in the highly regarded ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
Pedagogical training in spring 2025
See the selection of pedagogical courses at Aalto University in spring 2025
Business trip abroad – check if you need the Aalto Travel Computer
When traveling to certain, defined countries, you cannot use your personal work computer. Order an Aalto Travel Computer from IT services.
The Dr. h.c. Marcus Wallenberg's Foundation in Finland supports the establishment of professorships at Hanken School of Economics and the School of Business
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, the Dr. h.c. Marcus Wallenberg’s Foundation for Research in Business Administration has decided to support the establishment of two endowed professorships. In addition, the foundation announces that it will significantly increase its annual support for the doctoral programme Kataja.
Summer School Alum Story: 'Creativity is a language that doesn't need words'
Driving change and new perspectives as part of the Radical Creativity course by Aalto University Summer School.
Call for Project Funding: Applying the new language guidelines to teaching, School of Engineering
Funding call focused on promoting multilingual education at the School of Engineering. The aim is to promote multilingual and language-aware teaching.
Aalto Wiki: Workspaces that have not been edited for over 10 years to be archived
The archived workspaces will be deleted after 12 months.
New website redesign makes it easier to find and navigate information
The website of the School of Arts and Design has been restructured. A light grey side panel has been added to the left-hand side of the website, making it much easier to navigate between pages and find information. The panel can be displayed and hidden by clicking on the box-like icon in the top left-hand corner of the page.
Automatic alternative texts available in three languages
In order to improve accessibility on aalto.fi, editors can request alternative texts to be automatically generated by AI when uploading an image to the website.
Delivery time of payslips is changing in October
In the future, payslips will be delivered 2-3 days before the payday, whereas previously the payslip has been available approximately a week before the payday.
Printing renewal: installation of new multifunction devices begins
The Canon multifunction devices will be phased out of use gradually during the end of the year.
Remote work abroad continues
Remote work abroad for employees continues in the EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, and the UK after the pilot phase.
There’s nothing like a little shortness of breath to wake you up! Stair Days from 4 to 10 November 2024.
Our university will participate in the national Stair Days (Porraspäivät) held on 4–10 November 2024. While the core message of the Stair Days is emphasising the importance of simple everyday exercise, you can also use the stairs to get a quality workout. You also have until 10.11. to take part in UniSport’s stair challenge!
