Human Resource (HR) services contact details
Contact details to Human Resources (HR) services for Joint University services as well as for HR units at Schools and Departments.
Living in Finland
Social life and recreation
Having social networks helps you feel at home! Aalto University organises many events and other possibilities for international staff and their families to meet and mingle and thus hopefully settle in smoothly. Experiencing Finland events and Aalto Club trips have become popular due to their casual and relaxed form. In addition, we have collected additional external tips and links for you to find the most suitable way to socialise and to find nice things to do.
Planned events for 2023 |
For whom |
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| 7 Feb, 23 | Finnish Working Culture by TEK (online event) | Employees and family members |
| 16 Feb, 23 | Aalto Club event - visit to the Parliament | Employees |
| 15 March, 23 | International employees and families (Aalto University and University of Helsinki) |
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| 1 April, 23 | Easter Egg Hunt 1.4.2023! organized by Talent Espoo from the City of Espoo in collaboration with Spouse Program from the City of Helsinki. Preregistration required. | international families living in Helsinki metropolitan area are invited to learn more about Finnish Easter traditions! |
| April, 28 | Wappu 2023 Wappu-themed viewing spots around Otaniemi - eat donuts, raise a glass of mead and welcome Wappu together with your colleagues! | Employees |
| 2 May, 23 | Looking for work in Finland - introductions to best practice / Seminar by TEK (onsite) | Employees and family members |
| 1 June, 23 | CV, Cover letter and skills by TEK (online event) | Employees and family members |
| 1 June, 23 | Printempo 2023: Aalto University and City of Espoo invited guest concert in the Espoo Cultural Centre. Seats are limited, please register soon. | Employees and alumni |
| SUMMER BREAK | ||
| 5 Sept, 23 | Opening of the Academic year 2022-2023 / Aalto Day One | Employees and students |
| 16 Sept, 23 | Aalto 10km & 5km- sports event Join this whole Aalto community's free of charge sports event |
Employees, Students and Alumni |
| 28 Sept, 23 | Welcome to Espoo, Hello Espoo event! in Espoo Cultural Center. More info and Register here |
Employees, Students and Alumni |
| 6 Oct, 23 | Aalto Wellbeing Week 2023 Visit to EMMA Museum & Guided Tours | Aalto University | Employees |
| 10 Oct, 23 | Making Waves - International Aalto: Past, Present, Future! - 10/10/2023 | Aalto University Come and join this informal event to have an open discussion with Aalto Provost prof. Kristiina Mäkelä | Employees |
| 24 Oct, 23 | Experiencing Finland Learn about the Finnish culture and traditions. Register by 16/10 |
International employees and families (Aalto University and University of Helsinki) |
| 6 Nov, 23 | Aalto Club - visit to the Parliament The registration will open later | Employees |
| 21 Nov, 23 | Looking for work in Finland, seminar/workshop by TEK | International employees and spouses |
| 4 Dec, 23 | CV and Cover letter by TEK (online) | International employees and families |
Feeling at home at Aalto University
Do you want to feel at home and
- participate to nice and relaxed trips and events?
- have new acquaintances, friends and networks?
- … just meet and mingle?
In addition to some casual events organized at the departments and schools we organise several events which gathers staff members all over the Aalto University and sometimes also from other organizations as well. These informal and relaxed events includes e.g. Aalto Club activities and Experiencing Finland events. The registration to the events is done mainly on the Events pages at aalto.fi, as the event is published there. More information on the events, see below.
Experiencing Finland is warm, casual and relaxed welcoming event for newly arrived international staff and their family members of the Aalto University and the University of Helsinki.
Experiencing Finland is held twice a year, during autumn (hosted by the Aalto University) and during early spring (hosted by the University of Helsinki).
The Experiencing Finland events usually consist of a presentation of Finnish culture, as well as seasonal events and specialties. After the general presentation there is a fun, but informative, session with peer stories and experiences and time for networking and tasting special tastes of Finland.
Experiencing Finland event provides a great opportunity for cross organizational networking. Family members are most welcome to join but please note no separate children´s activities are arranged.
Experiencing Finland event is announced at the newsfeed and also with direct emails to international newcomers few weeks before the event.
Kindly note that the attendance to the Experiencing Finland event is not considered as official working time.
Testimonials:
"It was both interesting and really fun. We really enjoyed to share the Finnish experience from natives as well as non finns. We also made a couple of friends around a glass of wine, and food was great too!"
"The atmosphere was perfect and you gave us a lot of information that I think we will use in the near future. Everybody who wants to know a little bit the Finnish culture should go to one of these event. Thanks for sharing your time with us!"
"It was a very well organized event, in a very friendly atmosphere. The presentations were very pleasant and useful. I felt welcome in Finland and had the chance to meet some new people."
HEI LIFE, a national project focusing on higher education institutions’ support for international academics, staff and their families, is happy to announce the start of the HEI LIFE Spouse Network for Greater Helsinki.
The network hopes to bring together spouses of employees in higher education institutions in the greater Helsinki area for collaboration, peer support and networking. Everyone belonging to the focus group is most warmly welcome to join the network!
Please see more info in here
In the autumn of 2020, a blood group of Aalto University staff was established, the purpose of which is to act together for a vital issue. Aalto people can donate individually or together in teams and thus collect our joint blood donation balance.
Active blood groups are awarded an annual certificate of honor by the Blood Service.
More info in here (aalto.fi)
Aalto employees can establish a club around a theme they are keen on and there are several persons interested in the club. The club is entitled to a small financial support and entitled to operate on the Aalto premises. The intention is that the clubs would cover the whole university, i.e. every employee is welcome to join the club's activities.
Currently operating clubs:
Sewing (and other crafts) Club
Aalto Ukulele Club
Cycling Club
Aalto Winter sports Club
See more info on Aalto Clubs for Personnel (aalto.fi)
See also
International mobility of our staff index
International mobility of our staff index
For families and spouses
Moving to Finland? Here you can learn more about practicalities.
Practical issues upon moving
On this page you find information on practical issues concerning moving to Finland, such as about social security, taxation and opening a bank account.
HEI LIFE Spouse Network for Greater Helsinki
HEI LIFE Spouse Network hopes to bring together spouses of employees in higher education institutions in the greater Helsinki area for collaboration, peer support and networking. Everyone belonging to the focus group is most warmly welcome to join the network!
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