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Respond to the campus survey, make an impact, and win wellbeing prizes!
The annual campus survey is once again measuring the functionality and comfort of the campus, that is, the campus experience.
Recycling campaign starts on Otaniemi campus
We will launch a waste recycling campaign on the Otaniemi campus in early October. The aim is to increase the recycling rate and reduce the amount of mixed waste.Maarintie to be closed to vehicles in September
Light rail construction work is underway at Maarintie. Pedestrian and cycling routes remain open, while route changes are possible
Aalto University releases capital through property sales
The university frees up capital for university’s research, teaching, digitalization and campus development.
Pilot for recycling plastic packaging waste to start at Aalto
Aalto CRE will start a pilot for collecting and recycling plastic packaging waste in three of Aalto University’s properties.
Construction of Jokeri Light Rail will start 3 June at Maarintie
The construction is prepared by tree felling in May.
Parking in Otakaari 5 will become subject to a charge
The parking lots surrounding the startup hub A Grid will become subject to a charge from 14 June 2019.
Renovation begins at the School of Business’ old main building
The iconic building in Töölö will be renewed and renamed.
Aalto Space mobile application develops and extends its range of buildings
During the autumn of 2018, the use of the application was facilitated by adding several new functionalities and identification was enabled for different user groups.
Renovation of streets and changes to traffic arrangements in Otaniemi from March 2019 to June 2020 – Konemiehentie, Puumiehenkuja and Otakaari
Puumiehenkuja, Konemiehentie and Otakaari are streets at Otaniemi in the city of Espoo with municipal infrastructure largely dating from the 1960s–1970s.
From village to campus
Over the centuries, Otaniemi has lived through the times of a village community, mansions, and a student village. We asked an alumnus, a student and a business how they see Otaniemi today.
Campus steps into a new era
School of Arts, Design and Architecture and the School of Business move to their new and modern facilities.
Otaniemi recycling center awarded for exemplary promotion of sustainable development
The award was granted by Aalto University Campus & Real Estate and Aalto University’s joint sustainable development team, influenced by the initiative and innovativeness of the recycling center.
Green and urban campus
Otaniemi and the Aalto University campus are set to undergo rapid change, with plenty of new development in the works. At the same time, the character of the urban areas will be transformed into an inviting oasis of outdoor environments and verdant spaces.
