News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1071626/feed News listing en Apply to EIT RawMaterials Skills for Tomorrow Training Call (Last Cut-Off Day 29 AUG 2025) /en/news/apply-to-eit-rawmaterials-skills-for-tomorrow-training-call-last-cut-off-day-29-aug-2025 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:53:57 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1322581 at /en This initiative seeks to support the creation of innovative, revenue-generating training programmes that address digital transformation, technological innovation, and strategic workforce needs across the raw materials value chain. EIT EIT RawMaterials EU Horizon Europe digitalisation funding calls lectures lifewide learning Cooperation EIT RawMaterials call for Skills for Tomorrow Training 2025 Certificate in Advanced LCA Simulation /en/news/certificate-in-advanced-lca-simulation Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:50:48 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1322258 at /en A new AaltoEE course (funded by EIT RawMaterials) developed together with Aalto University, Metso, Université de Bordeaux, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and TU Bergakademie Freiberg. Studies Sustainability AaltoEE EIT EIT RawMaterials lifewide learning Studies ALCASIM course banner - AaltoEE Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech /en/news/studies-for-staff-offered-by-the-open-university-and-fitech Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:55:17 +0000 Riikka Savo 1015776 at /en The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of Aalto University in the autumn of 2025. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses Services Studies FITech Network University Open University Staff trainings Teacher services continuos learning lifewide learning personnel Studies University a person writing notes to her book FITech Network University's new project increases the network’s capabilities in continuous learning /en/news/fitech-network-universitys-new-project-increases-the-networks-capabilities-in-continuous-learning Wed, 21 May 2025 11:51:01 +0000 Riikka Savo 1315626 at /en FITech's new FITech FORWARD project aims to develop the member universities’ ability to create offerings of continuous learning and micro-credentials to meet the current skill needs in the field of technology. Besides Aalto University, also Tampere University, University of Oulu, and University of Vaasa are involved in the project. Teaching Technology and engineering Collaboration University Aalto University FITech Network University continuos learning lifewide learning universities Cooperation Studies University Opiskelija tietokoneen äärellä. Summary of the work of the Digivisio 2030 project so far /en/news/summary-of-the-work-of-the-digivisio-2030-project-so-far Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:36:11 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1320167 at /en Started in 2021, the Digivision 2030 project has now reached its halfway point. This news presents the project's achievements and outlines the goals for the second half. Collaboration University Digivision 2030 FITech Network University Leap for learning Open University Teacher services continuos learning lifewide learning University Digivision logo ja ihmisiä tietokoneiden kanssa "The spark for Chemical engineering was ignited" - An alumni's story from Otaniemi to working life /en/news/the-spark-for-chemical-engineering-was-ignited-an-alumnis-story-from-otaniemi-to-working-life Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:02:53 +0000 Virpi Raski 1319799 at /en Juha Malinen, an alumn of the School of Chemical Engineering, warmly recounts his years at Otaniemi, the studies that supported his transition to working life and helped him find his place in building a more sustainable future. Studies Alumni stories Otaniemi alumni chemical technology master of science in technology master's thesis metallurgy summer jobs Studies Juha tekemässä vapaaehtoistyötä. Applications are now open for FITech autumn courses /en/news/applications-are-now-open-for-fitech-autumn-courses Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:17:58 +0000 Riikka Savo 1319565 at /en Apply now for over 160 courses offered by Finnish universities of technology. Collaboration Teaching Technology and engineering University Aalto University FITech Network University continuos learning lifewide learning universities Cooperation Studies University Kaksi hymyilevää henkilöä, joista toinen kuuntelee seisten ja toinen istuu kynä kädessä ja puhuu. Open university courses for Autumn 2025 have been published! /en/news/open-university-courses-for-autumn-2025-have-been-published Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:34:33 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1319399 at /en The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection. Studies Teaching Open University continuos learning lifewide learning Studies opiskelijat työskentelevät pöydän ääressä. Alumni encounters from Chicago to Chennai /en/news/alumni-encounters-from-chicago-to-chennai Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:21:12 +0000 Susanna Ritala 1319392 at /en We have already met alumni in over 20 cities around the world this year. Collaboration alumni Cooperation Cooperation Alumneja Tukholmassa kesäkuu 2025 Applications for the WiT Programme are open till June 15th! /en/news/applications-for-the-wit-programme-are-open-till-june-15th Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:56:07 +0000 Karoliina Lehtinen 1318704 at /en The Aalto WiT Programme is a 3.5-month, 24 ECTS post-master’s programme, focusing on the resilience of human settlements in the Global Majority context. The application period for this Autumn is extended till June 15th. Apply now! Living environments Studies Sustainability alumni witlab Research & Art Studies Picture of children under bamboo houses on tall bamboo foundations looking into a box. Text: Aalto WiT Programme - Applications are open till June 15th Changes to the Registration and Cancellation Rules for the Open University Starting Autumn 2025 /en/news/changes-to-the-registration-and-cancellation-rules-for-the-open-university-starting-autumn-2025 Tue, 27 May 2025 06:56:15 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1316866 at /en The new registration and cancellation rules will come into effect in the autumn semester of 2025. In the future, you will be able to request a transfer of your course registration to another course. Studies Teaching Open University continuos learning lifewide learning Studies three students walking at the campus Enhance your teaching skills - register now for autumn 2025 pedagogical courses /en/news/enhance-your-teaching-skills-register-now-for-autumn-2025-pedagogical-courses Mon, 26 May 2025 06:50:32 +0000 Heidy Tiits-Tikkanen 1313524 at /en Explore the course selection in autumn 2025 and register! Teaching Services continuos learning Teacher services Leap for learning Staff trainings trainings courses teachers Continuing education for teachers teaching development teaching reformation curriculum pedagogy Studies University Discussion Degree and language skills helped Mariana Salgado into Finnish working life /en/news/degree-and-language-skills-helped-mariana-salgado-into-finnish-working-life Thu, 22 May 2025 07:55:09 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1315826 at /en The professional network has been an important support for Salgado in her career as a service designer Aalto stories Design Collaboration University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity service design Cooperation Hymyilevä silmälasipäinen nainen pitkät hiukset auki seisoo portaikossa ja katsoo ylöspäin kameraan Alum Salla Vainio: An exceptional generalist /en/news/alum-salla-vainio-an-exceptional-generalist Mon, 12 May 2025 13:58:59 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1313994 at /en Little did a young business student know that the most valuable lessons of her career wouldn’t come from lectures but from student union work. Over the years, Salla Vainio has found herself in many extraordinary situations in leadership roles around the world. Aalto stories Careers University Aalto University Magazine Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Aalto Magazine Hymyilevä henkilö, jolla on oranssi takki ja mustat hanskat, pitelee kirjaa nimeltä 'ART'. Changes in Open University Course Fees in Autumn 2025 /en/news/changes-in-open-university-course-fees-in-autumn-2025 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:11:27 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1311797 at /en The course fees for courses at the Open University will increase in autumn 2025. This change applies to courses starting on or after September 1st 2025. You can find the course fees in the course descriptions. Studies Teaching Open University continuos learning lifewide learning Studies Opiskelijoita kampuksella. Aalto-yliopisto/Roee Cohen Update your competence or find a completely new direction? Higher education institutions’ new Opin.fi service is now open! /en/news/update-your-competence-or-find-a-completely-new-direction-higher-education-institutions-new-opinfi Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:55:51 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1311795 at /en Opin.fi is a collaborative service by Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences, offering a diverse selection of open courses available to everyone. The new platform launched this April, with marketing directed at learners set to begin in May. This spring, it includes participation from 29 Finnish higher education institutions, including Aalto University. Collaboration University Open University Digivision 2030 FITech Network University continuos learning lifewide learning University Opin.fi: mies katsoo pois päin kamerasta Growth entrepreneur Teemu Myllymäki: I wanted to see where the rabbit hole leads /en/news/growth-entrepreneur-teemu-myllymaki-i-wanted-to-see-where-the-rabbit-hole-leads Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:10:10 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1306146 at /en An entrepreneurial mindset and the lessons learned during doctoral studies at Aalto University have helped Teemu Myllymäki to become a founding partner and CEO of Measurlabs, a company selling chemical measurement services. Aalto stories Collaboration Entrepreneurship University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Cooperation Kasvuyrittäjä Teemu Myllymäki The joint Finnish Higher Education service, Opin.fi, is now open /en/news/the-joint-finnish-higher-education-service-opinfi-is-now-open Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:59:36 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1311050 at /en Opin.fi is a joint service by Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences, offering a diverse selection of open courses available to everyone. The new platform launched this April, with marketing directed at learners set to begin in May. This spring, it includes participation from 29 Finnish higher education institutions, including Aalto University. Collaboration University Digivision 2030 FITech Network University Leap for learning Open University Teacher services continuos learning lifewide learning University Opin.fi: nainen ja pallot Alum Sari Ovaska: 'It was clear to me that I wanted to help create better workplaces for others' /en/news/alum-sari-ovaska-it-was-clear-to-me-that-i-wanted-to-help-create-better-workplaces-for-others Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:23:55 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1309800 at /en Our alum Sari Ovaska broadened her expertise during her study leave, and transitioned from an auditor position to a new career in HR. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Alumni Sari Ovaska ‘Sport is the most important useless thing in the world’ /en/news/sport-is-the-most-important-useless-thing-in-the-world Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:49:23 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1308834 at /en Tero Tiitu, three-time world floorball champion, shared his experiences of combining studies, competitive sport and working life Careers Studies Urhea aaltobizalumni alumni continuos learning lifewide learning sports Studies Alumni, salibandyn kolminkertainen maailmanmestari Tero Tiitu. Kuva: Krister Andersson / Bildbyrån STR