Aalto University Where science and art meet technology and business

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1 Aalto University Where science and art meet technology and business

2 Three leading universities in their own fields became Aalto University in 2010 Helsinki School of Economics (HSE) University of Art and Design Helsinki (TaiK) Helsinki University of Technology (TKK) The Aalto University community: 80,000 alumni, 20,000 students, 5,000 staff members, 350 professors

3 History LOGO MISSING Technical School of Helsinki, a university since School of Sculpture, a university since Helsinki School of Economics, a university from the start The International Design Business Management programme IDBM is launched 2005 The idea and vision of a new university is published 2007 The preparations for a new university begin 2009 The President is appointed and the Student Union is established 2010 The amended Universities Act comes into force 2010 Aalto University's operations begin 2020 Objective: Aalto University is a world-class university

4 Noteworthy alumni Alvar Aalto, architect. Architecture Susanna Majuri, photographer. Photography Eero Aarnio, interior designer. Interior design Risto Siilasmaa, chairman of the board, Nokia. Industrial engineering and management Taneli Tikka, serial entrepreneur. MBA Sirkka Hämäläinen, former governor of the Bank of Finland. Economics, D.Sc. (Econ.) Pirjo Suhonen, entrepreneur, Ivana Helsinki. International business Paola Suhonen, entrepreneur, Ivana Helsinki. Clothing design 2001.

5 Towards a world-class institution 2020

6 Aalto University strategy Vision The best connect and succeed at Aalto University, an institution internationally recognised for the impact of its science, art and learning. Goal To become a world-class academic institution by Universal mission Contributions to a better world. National mission Competitiveness and welfare of Finland. Core strategies and performance indicators Research excellence Original, impactful, interdisciplinary Pioneering education Focus on students, a new learning culture and approaches Trend-setting art Art, architecture and design as key drivers for improving living environments Societal impact Adding value through entrepreneurship, business liaison and societal interactions Strategic enablers Culture built on common values leadership, internationalisation, services, infrastructure passion, courage, freedom, responsibility, integrity Schools School of Arts, Design and Architecture; School of Business; School of Chemical Technology; School of Electrical Engineering; School of Engineering; School of Science

7 A unique opportunity an investment in the future The new Universities Act of 2010 increased the autonomy of the foundation-based Aalto University and improved the preconditions for its operations. Proceeds from the foundation capital provide additional funding and opportunities for using resources to target strategic focus areas. Foundation capital: * fundraising campaign, EUR 200 million * additional State transfer, EUR 500 million

8 National and international impact

9 Close cooperation with companies Aalto University forms long-term, strategic partnerships with Finnish and international companies in the field of teaching and research. Examples of partnerships:

10 Aalto University schools

11 Science, art, business and technology School of Arts, Design and Architecture School of Business School of Chemical Technology School of Electrical Engineering School of Engineering School of Science Dean Vice Dean(s) Academic Committee Departments Units Services

12 School of Arts, Design and Architecture For useful art Staff members: 360 Professors: 60 Undergraduate and doctoral students: 2,140 Departments Other units Architecture Art Design Film, Television and Scenography Media Media Centre Lume Western Finland Design Centre Muova On 1 January 2012 the Aalto University School of Art and Design and the Department of Architecture from the School of Engineering merged.

13 School of Business Leading the way Staff members: 470 Professors: 70 Unergraduate and doctoral students: 3,860 Departments Other units Management and International Business Accounting Marketing Finance Economics Information and Service Economy Communication Center for Markets in Transition (CEMAT) Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR) The International Business Programme, Mikkeli Small Business Center The first Triple crown of the Nordic countries: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

14 School of Chemical Technology At the forefront of sustainable development Staff members: 480 Professors: 40 Undergraduate and doctoral students: 1,820 Departments Biotechnology and Chemical Technology Chemistry Materials Science and Engineering Forest Products Technology

15 School of Electrical Engineering Expertise in science and engineering Staff members: 650 Professors: 50 Undergraduate and doctoral students: 3,430 Departments Other units Automation and Systems Technology Electronics Micro- and Nanosciences Radio Science and Engineering Signal Processing and Acoustics Electrical Engineering Communications and Networking Metsähovi Radio Observatory Micronova Centre for Micro- and Nanotechnology Two Centres of Excellence of the Academy of Finland

16 School of Engineering Expertise in technology and the built environment Staff members: 760 Professors: 60 Undergraduate and doctoral students: 4,650 Departments Other units Energy Technology Engineering Design and Production Real Estate, Planning and Geoinformatics Civil and Structural Engineering Applied Mechanics Civil and Environmental Engineering Center for Energy Technology Institute of Building Services Technology

17 School of Science Research creates future Departments Other units Partnerships Staff members: 1,260 Professors: 80 Undergraduate and doctoral students: 3,670 Biomedical Engineering and Computational Science Mathematics and Systems Analysis Media Technology Applied Physics Information and Computer Science Computer Science and Engineering Industrial Engineering and Management O.V. Lounasmaa Laboratory Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT EIT ICT Labs Helsinki Helsinki Institute of Physics HIP Five Centres of Excellence of the Academy of Finland

18 Aalto spirit

19 Training for professionals based on the latest knowledge Aalto PRO Versatile continuing education Aalto EE Aalto University Executive Education Management Development Services

20 Campus to be built at Otaniemi The current campuses are located at Otaniemi in Espoo and at the Arabia and Töölö areas in Helsinki. The University also has operations in Mikkeli, Lahti, Vaasa and Pori in Finland. The main university campus will be gradually transferred to Otaniemi, starting in The objective with the campus is to create an interactive research and study environment where work, study, hobbies and everyday life are naturally interconnected.

21 Expertise workshops: Design Factory, Media Factory, Service Factory and Health Factory Combining the expertise of the schools in the fields of product development, media and services. Students, researchers and companies will meet in connection with joint projects. Units based on Design Factory's mode of operation have also been established at universities in Shanghai, Melbourne and Santiago.

22 The IDBM Programme: a new viewpoint on design expertise The International Design Business Management (IDBM) Master's Degree Programme trains experts for planning and implementing global business concepts that also make use of design and technology. It is Aalto University's multidisciplinary Master's Degree Programme that combines all fields. Practical corporate projects are a crucial part of the programme.

23 Promoting academic entrepreneurship Aalto Center for Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship and innovation services Startup Sauna Business incubator

24 Aalto Global Impact for a better world Cooperation projects in Asia, Africa and South America, partners include Unicef aaltoglobalimpact.org

25 Learning projects organised by students Aalto on Waves Take a ship to Brazil Aalto on Tracks Take the train to the Shanghai World Exposition

26 Topical right now

27 Research extracts 1. Marko Terviö: The Importance of Talent in the Labour Market 2. Maarit Karppinen: The Material Chemistry of New Energy Technologies 3. Mikko Möttönen: The Development of the Basic Component of the Quantum Computer 4. Markku Sopanen: A Led Screen for Contact Lenses

28 Peter Liljeroth: Atom-sized electronics 2. Esko I. Kauppinen: High-performance thin-film transistors on plastic substrates 3. Riitta Hari: Systemic neuroscience and brain imaging 4. Pekka Heikkinen: Wood as a modern construction material

29 Project extracts 1. Wooden refugee shelter Liina 2. Ceiling robot Ceilbot 1 2

30 Pavilion, the WDC Helsinki 2012 meeting place 4. Aalto Garden Otaniemi project, vitalising the campus

31 Further information: aalto.fi youtube.com /aaltouniversity facebook.com /aaltouniversity