Destination: Doctorate
Supporting the progress of doctoral students - Sign-up now for the new groups in the spring 2026: Facilitated Peer Support Groups & Doctoral Writing Groups (Pomodoro technique)
Everything there is to know about doctoral education at Aalto University
Find instructions, guidance and current news related to doctoral education. This hub is for all doctoral students, supervising professors and thesis advisors, as well as applicants and others interested in doctoral education at Aalto University.
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Courses in research writing, communication and EDI for doctoral students (period IV, 2025-2026)
Period IV runs from 23 February to 19 April 2026. No teaching or examinations 2– 8 April 2026 (Easter holiday)
Sisu and DPSP clinics for doctoral students
Online clinic to help you with Sisu and Doctoral Personal Study Plan
News and events for doctoral students and faculty
Friends Program, Spring 2026
Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
Book a coaching session for supporting your wellbeing at work - Spring's appointment calendar is now open
Individual coaching available for supporting your wellbeing at work
New Innovation Postdoc programme launching this spring in Aalto
Innovation Postdoc launching this spring for AI researchers eager to turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
LinkedIn training for researchers: recording and materials now available!
Social media has become an important channel for researchers. Watch the recording and learn how and why it is worth communicating about research on LinkedIn.
Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro
Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!
Doc+ Dialogues: Impact with Research
Welcome to Doc+ Dialogues - the new panel discussion series for Doctoral Researchers and PostDocs. Come and connect with your collegial community in Marsio at the heart of Aalto.
Career Design Lab: job search support
We will answer your questions about job hunting and provide feedback on your job application documents.
Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro
Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!Next public defences at Aalto University
Public defence in Bioproduct Technology, M.Sc. Han Tao
This thesis advances the understanding and control of self-assembly of biocolloids for complex soft matter and chiral metamaterials.
Public defence in building technology, MSc Soroush Rashidzadeh
Numerical Modelling of Spectral and Turbulence Effects on Gas-Phase Radiative Heat Transfer in Fires.
Public defence in Acoustics and Speech Technology, M.Sc. Manila Kodali
Speech-based classification and regression studies on vocal intensity and severity level of Parkinson’s disease (title of the thesis).
Public defence in Electrical Power and Energy Engineering, M.Sc. Dmitrii Ingi
Public participation geographic information system as a tool to study outdoor lighting and urban experiences after dark (title of the thesis)
Our fundraising campaign is ongoing – see how to participate as an Aaltonian
Aalto has started a new fundraising campaign with the aim of showing how extensively Aalto influences society – and to encourage people to build a more hopeful and international Finland with us. As an Aaltonian, you can also participate by sharing the word with your networks.