Alumni stories
ACTOR: Pioneering Automation in Construction Management
The ACTOR project aimed to empower supervisors and construction workers with automated and visual management. Its goal was to improve a construction project's performance and reduce its carbon footprint considerably. The project has now released its final report, which paints an exciting picture of the future of construction management.
Imagine a day on the jobsite when ACTOR's technology is fully used.
Imagine a day on the jobsite when ACTOR's technology is fully used.
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited Aalto University
During the visit, HRH and her delegation met with Aalto students and explored various activities.
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Unite! Research Week in Grenoble-Autrans, 14-18 October
A networking event focusing on AI, Energy and Industry 4.0 for faculty and doctoral students
Summmer break in HR service point and new opening hours starting from 6 August 2024
HR service point is closed on 28 June - 5 August 2024. New opening hours are tuesday - thursday at 12.00 - 15.00 starting from 6 August 2024.
Please note that the opening hours will change starting from 6 August 2024.
Please note that the opening hours will change starting from 6 August 2024.
Autumn 2024 Opin.fi Trainings
We are organizing training sessions related to Opin.fi service in the autumn semester of 2024. The trainings will focus particularly on informal and non-formal offerings such as events and other content. Target group is mainly academics and LES.
Strong overall result: 27.5 million euros from the Research Council of Finland
A total of 52 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellowship and Academy Project funding. The total funding awarded to Aalto University amounts to 27.5 million euros
Call for proposals: Unite! Seed Fund to foster collaborative teaching
This call is for setting up joint/collaborative teaching formats in Unite! focus areas. Apply by end of August 2024.
Erasmus Staff Training: A deep dive into joint programmes and wellbeing
Over 30 participants from 17 universities gathered at the Aalto University Âé¶¹´«Ã½ early June for the Erasmus Staff Training Days.
Automation Foundation donates to Aalto University Junior
Automation Foundation donates to Aalto University Junior. A donation of twenty thousand euros has been targeted at the purchase of virtual glasses and the renewal of robotics.
Share information and events from Aalto University for lifewide learners on Opin.fi
Opin.fi and nonformal & informal offerings
Aalto AI Assistant and an extensive AI service guidance has been published
Aalto AI Assistant, our own ChatGPT, is now published for the whole Aalto personnel. Similar service is planned for students as well, in early fall 2024. Also, check out the new extensive guidance pages regarding Aalto's internal AI services, as well as list of AI projects and AI services' roadmap.
Unite! Seed Fund 2024 awards funding to 13 applications with Aalto's involvement
The Unite! Seed Fund aims to stimulate and support bottom-up proposals by teachers, researchers and students for collaborative activities.
Murata mentors international students in the International Talent Program
The Aalto International Talent Program brings together international students and companies. Murata has been involved since 2021 mentoring over 60 international students.
Kiia Einola thinks that buildings should support the well-being of us all
Kiia Einola's study journey at Aalto University extends from bachelor's studies all the way to doctoral research. Summer job during her master's studies sparked Kiia's interest in smart building research. She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation in smart building services engineering by collaborating with Helvar, a company specializing in electrical engineering.
American and Finnish universities collaborate to drive SDG advancement and innovation
American and Finnish universities collaborate on SDG innovation during a week-long training event, fostering global sustainability solutions.
Reetta Ranta: ‘I try to think about how to make the world a better place’
Alum story: Alum of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture believes that everything we do should involve ethical reflection.
Alumni encounters from Seattle to Bangalore
Over the past year, we have met with our alumni in more than 10 cities around the world.
Doctoral research seeks textile dyes from nature and bioproduction side streams
Aalto University and the Natural Resources Institute Finland are developing bio-based textile dyes.
South Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation and Aalto University Lifewide Learning exchange experiences on lifelong education
The Aalto University Lifewide Learning team were honoured to host the South Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation on Aalto University Âé¶¹´«Ã½ in May 2024.