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)
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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Doc+ Dialogues: Diverse Doctoral Careers & Skills
Welcome to Doc+ Dialogues - the new panel discussion series for doctoral researchers and dostDocs. Come and connect with your collegial community in Marsio at the heart of Aalto.
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
Call for doctoral student tutors, March 2026
Sign-up to be a tutor for new doctoral students as part of the Aalto Doctoral Orientation Days!
Changes to the retention of your files after leaving Aalto University on 1 Feb 2026
Reminder: in the future, files will be deleted after an account closes.
New open access agreement: SPIE journals
Aalto University has signed a new open access agreement with SPIE journalsCourses 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)
LinkedIn training for researchers
Learn to communicate your expertise effectively on LinkedIn and increase the visibility, impact, and reach of your research.
CMET Coffee and Science - February
Do you have an interesting scientific topic and you would like to share it? Have you been working on a tool that could be beneficial for others? Or are you perhaps interested in presenting your research? Any topic related to science is welcome to our Coffee & Science monthly networking session!
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.Next public defences at Aalto University
Public defence in geoinformatics, M.Sc. Sini-Selina Salko
Spectral characteristics of northern peatland surface vegetation.
Public defence in Chemistry, M.Sc. Kourosh Hasheminejad
Computational modelling of block copolymer surface coatings at multiple length scales (title of the thesis).
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.
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.