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Hundred years of joy of music
The Polytech Orchestra plays great pieces in a large group, and everyone can join in
Professor Emeritus Herbert Sixta: “The most important task of a professor is to educate young people, to help them build their careerâ€
After an extensive career in academia and the forest-based industries, Professor Herbert Sixta has retired. Having worked in Austria for 25 years, Sixta arrived to Aalto in 2007, where his research in biorefineries helped create, among other things, the Ioncell process, a technology that turns used textiles, pulp, and paper into new textile fibres sustainably and without chemicals.
New online course on Code of Conduct published in Workday Learning
Every employee at Aalto University is required to complete this course.
Students' mental health day April 13 promotes compassion
We invite everyone to support the cause of mental wellbeing - show your support in social media, and find below food for your thought in the form of blog texts, podcasts, short films and an exercise
Topical issues on future working methods at Dean’s Coffee
Dean’s Coffee at the School of Electrical Engineering was held on Tuesday 29 March as a hybrid event.
Ilkka Niemelä: 'Data is one of our most valuable assets and a key to our success in the future'
To exploit the huge potential of data available to us, we need to systematically collect the data and share it widely.
The Rule of Two helps making spaces sound better
Researchers developed the new acoustic measurement technique in a room with more acoustic combinations than there are ants on Earth.
Alumnus Kron Rexhepi: The most important work life skills are curiosity and the willingness to learn new things
School of Business alumnus Kron Rexhepi followed his interests to pursue a career in data analytics. The networks formed at the School and the programming courses he took helped him to find an inspiring job where he could utilize his previous experience in both consulting and data.
Aalto University and Tampere University launch a digital pathway pilot for international students 
The universities offer a pathway programme in science and technology to attract international students to apply to study in Finland.
43% responded to the 2022 AllWell? survey!
The survey was sent to all second-year bachelor’s degree students and first-year master’s degree students at Aalto University. This year, their total number was approximately 4,700. About 43% of them took the survey. AllWell warmly thanks all of them!
The University review looked at previous year's results
The management team gave schools and services guidelines for planning for the coming years
Ilkka Niemelä: ‘Our responsibility is to help those affected by the Ukraine war in every possible way’
Community event gathered 450 Aalto community members to discuss how the war in Ukraine affects our operations.
Development in the number of cases of inappropriate conduct and harassment in the right direction
It is important to address experiences of inappropriate conduct as early as possible
45 is the new 60 - a smoother workday through hybrid way of working practices
Allow time for transitioning and preparing between meetings
Aalto University Board convened on 17 March
Board discussed the risk scenarios related to Russian invasion of Ukraine, appointed Provost Kristiina Mäkelä to second five-year term and approved Annual Board Report and Financial Statements for 2021
Think of and implement ways to support equality and diversity
The School of Electrical Engineering prioritises an operating environment where equality and diversity atmosphere predominate. The members of our community can now propose how our values can be reflected in our activities more extensively than before.
FinnCERES Flagship: Internal project call for boosting the bio-based materials research and innovations at Aalto
The FinnCERES Flagship is opening the call for multidisciplinary projects to enhance the bio-based materials research and innovations in line with the main themes of the Flagship.
FinnCERES Flagship: Internal call for enhancing the bio-based materials research and innovations at Aalto
The FinnCERES Flagship is opening the call to enhance the bio-based materials research and innovations in line with the main themes of the Flagship.
EIT Urban Mobility 2024 - 2025 Targeted Call (DL 22.2.24)
EIT Urban Mobility’s third Targeted Open Call for innovation projects is now open for applications until 22 February 2024.
EIT Urban Mobility is looking for projects that either address a gap in their innovation portfolio, or are a direct response to external changes and influences, across five categories:
Demand-responsive transport
Employee commuting emissions reporting
Hydrogen transition
Support for national governments’ innovation programmes
Advanced driver assistance systems buses
EIT Urban Mobility is looking for projects that either address a gap in their innovation portfolio, or are a direct response to external changes and influences, across five categories:
Demand-responsive transport
Employee commuting emissions reporting
Hydrogen transition
Support for national governments’ innovation programmes
Advanced driver assistance systems buses
