Designs for a Cooler Planet FAQ
Everything you need to know about Designs for a Cooler Planet - all frequently asked questions in the same place
How to use music as a wellbeing tool?
Music is a way to convey certain kinds of emotional states and experiences through sounds. Hence, music can be used to aim for suitable emotional states.
Aalto Co-Educator for Students
We've asked students, ‘What have you always wanted to know about sustainability, but haven't dared to ask?’
Social life and recreation
Having social networks helps you feel at home! Aalto University organises many events and other possibilities for international staff and their families to meet and mingle and thus hopefully settle in smoothly. Additionally, we have collected tips and links for you to find the most suitable information.
Aalto Co-Educator for Programme Directors
Our aim is to facilitate curriculum development process together with programme directors.
Short-term accommodation
Accommodation possibilities and options for entry-level and short term needs for staff members. Here you'll find the temporary accommodation solutions Aalto University offers, such as furnished rooms and apartments. Here are also links to some other short-term accommodation options.
Finding a private rental
For longer term accommodation in Helsinki region the best options are either renting or purchasing an apartment or a house. In case you are planning to purchase an apartment we recommend you to contact your bank and/or estate agencies to gain professional assistance and advice. Here you'll find information on renting an apartment, rental rates, and how to find an apartment.
Housing practicalities
Practicalities of living in Finland. Hints and tips related to accommodation, such as electricity, water, heating, internet connection, home insurance and tenancy issues.
Practical issues upon moving
On this page you find information on practical issues concerning moving to Finland, such as about social security, taxation and opening a bank account.
Preparing for arrival
This page provides information on practices necessary for entering and starting your stay in Finland.
Why Finland?
From here you can learn everything from immigration formalities to useful links for settling into life in Finland and at Aalto University.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee at the School of Business
The School of Business Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee is committed to fostering and coordinating the work of equality, diversity and inclusion within the school. The mandate period of the current EDI Committee lasts until December 31, 2028.
Leiden Manifest
Leiden Manifest offers best practice and principles on metrics-based research assessment
‘The students I have met will do well in their careers’
A desire to help others made Ville Karttunen, Head of New Ventures at Caruna, become a mentor for students.
Declaration of Research Assessment, DORA
The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment, DORA (2013) aims to develop how researchers and their work are evaluated. Aalto University has signed the declaration.
European Open Science Cloud
European Open Science Cloud is built to offer the infrastructure for European research and development activities.