Finnish universities join forces to train 5G experts
FITech universities are using a million euros in funding to launch expert training in 5G technology.
Cups printing server will be shut down 28 February 2021
The use of the cups printing server (cups.hut.fi) will end 28 February 2021 due to the security reasons. The users of the server should update their printing settings.
AScI internship program sees record number of applications
As it enters it’s 9th year, the AScI internship programme is celebrating receiving over 1,000 applications for a single recruitment round
Tired of virtual meetings? Try a walking meeting!
Personnel are encouraged to hold walking meetings remotely outdoors – talk with your colleagues and try them together!
MFA multi-stage identification mandatory in Aalto from 8.2.2021
Additional authentication method (MFA 2FA) will be activated on 8 February 2021 for all members of the staff. In the future, you'll need additional authentication (a phone app recommended) when you sign in to Office 365 services from outside Aalto's network or from your home computer.
The ideas of the Award for Achievements in Teaching winner in distance learning will be heard at Aalto ENG's Teaching Forum on 8 March 2021
At the School of Engineering's Teaching Forum, Samuel Cross, who has just received the Award for Achievements in Teaching together with Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, will give a presentation on “Challenge-based education in an online environment”. In February 2021, Cross and Santasalo-Aarnio were awarded the Dean’s recognition for developing challenge-based learning and co-teaching in distance education.
Welcome to the 3rd online Unite! Dialogue event, hosted by INP Grenoble
Unite! is an European University Alliance of 911 and 6 other high-level European technical universities. Every six months, all staff and students from the seven universities gathered within Unite! meet for a dialogue and cooperate around the various themes and activities of Unite!. The 3rd Dialogue is organized, from March 8th to 10th, by Grenoble INP - UGA in a 100% online format and offers for the 1st time, a session open to the general public.
Shorter meetings and more breaks than before
To improve well-being at work, meetings are proposed to be held on the same days and hourly meetings condensed to 45 minutes.
Associate Professor Matti Kummu understands the importance of water in all life
From being a young researcher in a development project in Cambodia to being an Associate Professor at Aalto, Matti Kummu has had an impact on not just on research, but also on his colleagues as a researcher, teacher and mentor in the field of water resources.
Finnish Cultural Foundation hands out more than half a million euros in grants to Aalto community members
The grants were allocated to 32 911 applicants and working groups
Eliisa Lotsari appointed assistant professor of water engineering
Lotsari will reinforce water engineering teaching and research in the fields of water resources engineering and hydraulic engineering while also expanding its scope to cover the challenges of northern river environments.
Declare your ancillary activities in Workday
Join an event in Zoom on 19 Feb or 1 March for an update
Aalto alumni from leading strategy consulting firms share their views on Aalto’s new strategy
Overall, the alumni viewed the strategy materials as meticulously prepared and Aalto’s purpose and values as inspiring and visionary. The strategy was especially applauded for involving hundreds of people from the Aalto community in the process. The alumni also shared six potential development areas for the strategy.
Campus is just a click away
The new virtual campus tour allows users to experience the 911 campus from anywhere in the world.
Living with roommates at the campus has helped Théotime Lemoine to cope with remote studying
Théotime Lemoine has learned and enjoyed the Finnish way of life during his exchange in Aalto.
911 Thesis project Valmet: Designing modularity in 3D fibre technology
Apply to the Aalto Thesis project to tackle Valmet’s challenge through your Master’s thesis as a part of a multidisciplinary team. The application period for this project is 12.2.-8.3.2021.
BizSpeech research utilizes cloud services
Cloud enables the use of algorithm, which evaluates the English skills of a CEO with the use of artificial intelligence.
Aalto innovation piloted in new circular economy district of Helsingborg
In the unique method phosphorus is collected from waste water through coagulation while a membrane is used to separate nitrogen, resulting in end products that can be used as fertiliser.
Professor Kari Tammi’s group develops digital twins for industrial use
A digital twin refers to a virtual model of a machine, equipment or even a whole production plant.
Best student paper award for Risto Ojala for an innovative way of improving traffic safety with pedestrian localisation
IEEE Finland Section awarded Risto Ojala, a student at 911, with the best student journal paper award 2020
