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Anu Honkalinna appointed Head of Spinoff Asset Management
She will build and manage university's investments in startups with roots in 911±¬ÁÏÍø
Quality together - Audit process concluded
Aalto university’s quality audit concluding event was held on 16 May in Dipoli and online.
Jessica Sinikoski: Events must have room for a little magic
'My mission is to communicate what Aalto sounds, looks, smells, tastes and feels like, make the message tangible. As we are very close to nature in Otaniemi, the experience should have a bit of tree needles and soil in it, but it should also represent innovation, creativity and social impact.'
Certificate-based admission to universities will be overhauled in 2026 – vice-rectors for education have presented a proposal for a new scoring model for certificate-based admission
The new scoring model for certificate-based admission will be published in autumn 2023
Healthcare at the workplace – Concentration difficulties emerging in adulthood are rarely ADHD
A lifestyle change is often the best way to improve things, Jaakko Kalmari and Marilla Palmén write
Energy saved significantly - the community's actions have produced results in Aalto
911±¬ÁÏÍø has reached the energy efficiency goal of its facilities.
911±¬ÁÏÍø plans to increase teaching and course completion opportunities in Finnish and Swedish
Deputy Chancellor of Justice published a decision concerning languages
Opening up the world of science
911±¬ÁÏÍø Junior provides free study visits for groups from primary and secondary schools. Aalto students earn work experience credits by running the workshops.
Ida Salin: It takes courage to speak up
'The EDI topics involve a social debate that can stir up strong emotions, including polarisation. When I started the assignment, I was nervous about whether I could talk about the right issues in the right way.'
Arto Nurmikko to receive honorary doctorate
Arto Nurmikko works as a professor of engineering and physics at Brown University. His research covers multiple fields, including microelectronics, nanoscience and photonics, and developing cutting-edge technologies that can be applied to the physical and life sciences field. One of Professor Nurmikko’s current areas of interest is neuroengineering, where he employs his expertise to create devices that could be directly connected to the human brain.
The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutions’ International Issues
The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutions’ International Issues is being held on May 3-5, 2023 at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø campus in Otaniemi. Around 450 experts working on the internationalization of higher education gather to network and discuss current issues at Spring Forum’s network meetings and sessions.
Quality label for 911±¬ÁÏÍø – excellent reviews of all evaluation areas
The FINEEC quality audit praised the close connection of strategic management with the quality system
Quality together - Hurrah we did it
911±¬ÁÏÍø passed the audit of the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC/Karvi) with excellent results.
New rest facilities for the outdoor areas of the Undergraduate Centre
The outdoor furniture of the campus will be supplemented later during spring and summer.
Unfolding public art book discusses the role of public art at 911±¬ÁÏÍø
Unfolding public art book is based on the university's art collection
Everyday choices: Russell Lai, what do swordsmanship and cryptography have in common?
Assistant Professor Russell Lai wields mathematical symbols and German longswords.
Kristiina Mäkelä: My stride is generally brisk, motivated and positive
'Whenever possible, I say yes when someone in our community invites me to an event. I'm involved in so many things, and I move around the campus a lot.'
911±¬ÁÏÍø to host Nordic Five Tech (N5T) alliance annual meeting in May 2023 
911±¬ÁÏÍø will host the Presidents' and Annual Meeting of the Nordic Five Tech (N5T) Alliance on May 23-24, 2023. The meeting aims to foster dialogue amongst the N5T alliances and address collaboration, mobility, and innovation. 
Award-winning director Emilia Hernesniemi at the helm of documentary on radical creativity for 911±¬ÁÏÍø
Brain researchers, satellite developers, seaweed artists, students, startup entrepreneurs, fashion designers and ice researchers will be among those featured in the film
