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Fluent start for studies with digital Pre-Orientation
New digital Pre-Orientation material for new students is launched in Fall 2020. Self-study material in MyCourses will help to get to know materials of our study guide and how to use the most common tools even before the orientation week to leave more time for meaningful interaction.
Remote access to Windows classroom computers during COVID-19 situation
You can use Windows classroom computers remotely from your own device using the VDI system during the current COVID-19 situation.
Instructions for research related to coronavirus
Academy-funded researchers may direct their ongoing project towards studying the COVID-19 epidemic by applying for a change in the intended use of funding. . Please, contact your School’s grant advisor in case you plan to make an amendment in any research project.
Share your moments of the state of emergency
Member of Aalto community, tell Aalto University Archives with pictures, words and videos of your studying, working, research, meeting procedures and other ways university life is thriving during the state of emergency.
VPN capacity increased for Aalto people
Please choose primarily one of the new devices vpn1.aalto.fi or vpn2.aalto.fi.
Academy of Finland funding for research into COVID-19- Aalto internal deadline for expression of interest 8th April at 4 pm
The Academy of Finland allocated 8.45 million euros for a special call to support and accelerate research into the COVID-19 epidemic. Each organisation can only submit one proposal and therefore Aalto internal deadline for expression of interest 8th April, 2020.
Temporary changes in Microsoft Teams and OneNote
Microsoft is beginning to roll out a temporary change where there will be an additional step in order to edit a document in Teams and OneNote.
Microsoft Edge browser update for Windows workstations
Aalto ITS will update the Microsoft Edge browser on centrally managed Windows workstations.
Statement regarding Zoom's security
The Funet Miitti (Zoom) service used by Aalto differs from the general Zoom service in that it is implemented on a Nordic basis, in accordance with Finnish law and European data protection regulations. The users in the academic community and the academic environment are better protected than the general consumer service. Clear vulnerabilities have been addressed in the new Zoom versions and all users are urged to upgrade their devices immediately.
Future makers Funding Programme 2020
Future makers Funding Programme for high-level research openings; first stage deadline is 31.5.2020.
Taylor & Francis eBooks on trial use until 29 May 2020
We have Taylor & Francis eBooks on trial until 29 May 2020.
LES Process Re-Building project work continues virtually
The development of LES processes is continuing throughout the spring despite the situation caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Aalto is collecting student wishes during corona outbreak
The current situation with corona virus outbreak impacts teaching arrangements. We are collecting student wishes and information needs.
Facilitating virtual workshops
Riikka Jääskeläinen has collected tips on facilitating virtual workshops.
Service break in Into and Aalto wiki services in Monday evening, 23 March 2020
There were problems in confluence services in Monday evening, 23 March between 20 - 23 pm.
TEE 2020 -evaluation: the deadline for the degree programme self-evaluation has been postponed till 31 May, 2020
The aim is to give more time for the self-evaluation in this new situation.
Limitations on registry and archive services due to corona epidemic
Registry and archive services are currently available only by email and telephone
ARTS software during corona outbreak
News on using software during the pandemia while university's facilities are not available.
Blog: Enabling learning and teaching online in challenging times
'Now more than ever, we need online approaches to facilitate learning and teaching, as students cannot join classes at the university.'
