911±¬ÁĎÍř prepares for alternative student admissions procedures
Most entrance examinations cannot be organised on campus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
University entrance exams to be replaced by alternative admissions procedures this spring
The universities will implement their student admissions procedures in a manner that takes into consideration the special characteristics of each field.
Cutting-edge technology, 3D models and pioneers of open science
The scientific achievements of the Centre of Excellence in Laser Scanning Research (CoE-LaSR) have produced plenty of benefits with far reaching impact both commercially and societally.
Triple digital leap revolutionised studying at 911±¬ÁĎÍř – What happened?
Earlier investments to digitalise teaching are now in the spotlight.
Researchers modelling the spread of the coronavirus emphasise the importance of avoiding busy indoor spaces
A joint project carried out by four Finnish research organisations has studied the transport and spread of coronavirus through the air. Preliminary results indicate that aerosol particles carrying the virus can remain in the air longer than was originally thought, so it is important to avoid busy public indoor spaces. This also reduces the risk of droplet infection, which remains the main path of transmission for coronavirus.
Current updates on the university's personnel matters and finances
The university has a solid financial foundation. Recruitment and holiday practices have been updated.
From Vice President to students and teachers – Thank you for your flexibility
Petri Suomala updates on 3 April about teaching, studying and the results of the student survey.
President’s letter 3 April – Even in these exceptional times, shaping our shared future is important
President Ilkka Niemelä invites members of Aalto community to boost community spirit and participate in the next strategy meeting remotely.
Over 12 000 applicants applied to bachelor’s programmes
Especially the amount of first priority applicants increased.
Personnel profile pages renewed at aalto.fi end of April
After the renewal, personnel can edit the visibility of their own profile on aalto.fi.
Millennium Technology Prize festivities to be postponed
See the Millennium Talk video where Assistant Professor Mari Lundström discusses recyclable batteries.
Our strategy: change to annual planning schedule, next community event will be held on 22 April
Despite the current exceptional situation, the planning process for strategy implementation continues. Community event will be held remotely.
Greetings from Ikiteekkari: 'This is a huge test'
Krister Ahlström, honorary doctor and business influencer, urges the Aalto community members to preserve their social networks.
911±¬ÁĎÍř accepts 1 244 new students for master's studies
Admission results are published on 30 March. Congratulations to all new master's students!
New collective agreement for universities 1.4.2020–31.3.2022
The agreement encompasses a total of 32,000 employees.
EIT Digital 2021 Call is open! (submissions until 7 May 2020)
Join us in boosting entrepreneurship and education for a strong digital Europe
EIT Jumpstarter 2020 (register before 5 April 2020)
Turn your innovative idea into a budding business!
Aalto helps in the midst of the pandemic – over 40 ideas from the community being processed
We collect ideas and solutions from the community to assist authorities and other actors in this situation
Conferment of doctoral degrees in the schools of technology postponed
The event is postponed due to corona pandemic. The new date will be announced accordingly.
President's letter 26 March - We want to help society with our expertise
Ilkka Niemelä thanks for all of the great work and encourages new ideas to help fight the crisis.