/en/listing/1071626/feed News listing en /en/news/fitech-network-universitys-ict-project-ends-in-summer-2026-collaboration-within-the-network Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:16:54 +0000 Riikka Savo 1363792 at /en As FITech Network University's ICT project ends in July, there will be changes to FITech’s course offering. Cooperation Studies University Kaksi ihmistä seisoo portaikon yläpäässä keskittyneenä katsomaan jotain toisen henkilön matkapuhelimesta. /en/news/alum-kati-vilhelmsson-one-of-the-most-important-things-i-have-taken-from-aalto-was-a-truly-global Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:41:45 +0000 Ellen Kuitunen 1363581 at /en School of Business, International Business Programme alum Kati Vilhelmsson encourages current students to actively seek international opportunities and trust the power of their networks. Studies Person in white jacket and cream trousers stands by a riverside fence with a cityscape and bridge in the background. /en/news/learning-futures-hackathon-join-us-in-building-the-future-of-learning Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:38:39 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1362770 at /en Finnish higher education institutions have built a shared data platform that brings together data related to higher education and learners in a new way. The platform holds enormous potential, and its full capabilities have not yet been realized. At the Learning Futures Hackathon, participants will work together to explore how this data can benefit learners, higher education institutions, and society. University Learning Futures Hackathon /en/news/hannu-martola-appointed-as-chair-of-the-aalto-university-alumni-network-board Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:34:14 +0000 Annika Linna 1361233 at /en The board’s new members are Esa Arola, Eila Lindroos and Terttu Sopanen. Continuing members are Ari Bertula, Ossi Leikola, Laura Nikola and Katja Soini. Appointments Cooperation Four people standing in a spacious indoor area with signs above them. The floor is tiled and walls are white. /en/news/alum-ding-ma-i-want-to-represent-a-new-era-mayor Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:08:37 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1360476 at /en Ding Ma, who will start as the Mayor of Savonlinna at the age of 37, studied Information and Service Management at the School of Business. Cooperation Alumni Ding Ma /en/news/our-careers-have-been-rewarding-and-we-want-to-help-young-people-move-forward Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:46:26 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1360052 at /en After long careers abroad, Erkki and Kaija Rautiainen wanted to support the teaching and research in textile design and industrial engineering and management with a new fund. University Erkki ja Kaija Rautiainen /en/news/studies-for-staff-offered-by-the-open-university-and-fitech-1 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:25:46 +0000 Riikka Savo 1357681 at /en The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of Aalto University. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses. Studies University a person writing notes to her book /en/news/explore-the-open-universitys-courses-for-summer-2026 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:22:18 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1357249 at /en Registration for courses starting at the beginning of the summer opens on 23 March, but you can already browse what’s available. Studies Lehmuskuja /en/news/lotta-partanen-moved-from-design-to-creating-new-business Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:33:31 +0000 Ville Hakulinen 1355929 at /en Aalto University alum Lotta Partanen realized that she is more interested in new businesses than in furniture design. She has ended up building and leading VTT's Launchpad business incubator. Studies University Lotta Partanen Slushissa /en/news/mari-nuottajarvi-develops-her-skills-on-open-university-courses-theres-more-interesting-content Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:32:47 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1356563 at /en The free studies meant for Aalto staff have offered new ideas and deepened her expertise in areas such as leadership. Research & Art Studies Mari Nuottajärven kuva /en/news/alum-vesa-sironen-its-important-that-studies-have-a-certain-amount-of-flexibility Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:33:04 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1356558 at /en Alum of the School of Business and board professional Vesa Sironen studied for his bachelor's degree in Mikkeli and his master's degree in Töölö, in addition to completing the separate ITP and IDBM programmes in Otaniemi. Cooperation Alumni Vesa Sironen /en/news/teacher-share-your-views-on-materials-suitable-for-self-study-and-their-publication-process Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:03:58 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1355928 at /en Aalto University teachers and researchers: please share your wishes and experiences on creating and sharing content at Aalto that can be published as open educational resources (OER), in a variety of media formats. University Opin.fi /en/news/aalto-lifewide-learning-enhanced-its-impact-in-2025 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:42:03 +0000 Maiju Torkkeli 1355562 at /en The numbers of participants, courses, and completed study credits increased compared to the previous year. Studies University Photo by Mikko Raskinen /en/news/listening-and-meeting-people-matters Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:40:13 +0000 Maiju Torkkeli 1355724 at /en Having built a long career in the retail sector, Sampo Päällysaho decided to update his skills through Open University, as retail management increasingly requires understanding of different topics. Studies Henkilö tummansinisessä bleiserissä ja viininpunaisessa villapaidassa istuu mustan pöydän ääressä puupaneeliseinän edessä. /en/news/alumni-encounters-from-seoul-to-new-york Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:20:30 +0000 Maarit Heikkinen 1320169 at /en Over the past spring, Aalto alumni came together across the globe — to reconnect, inspire and remind each other that the Aalto spirit travels well. Cooperation University A group of people gathered outdoors at night. They are standing around tables with drinks, under trees and string lights. /en/news/professor-of-practice-timo-loyttyniemi-looks-forward-to-meeting-energetic-and-active-students Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:22:23 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1353957 at /en Löyttyniemi has started as a Professor of Practice in finance at the School of Business Appointments Työelämäprofessori Timo Löyttyniemi /en/news/learn-more-about-dual-use-products-and-technologies-welcome-to-the-course-in-spring-2026 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:41:13 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1352777 at /en Dual-use of products is more relevant now than ever before. A course on dual-use products and technologies is open to anyone interested in the topic. Studies Factory of The Future /en/news/start-the-year-with-new-insights-apply-for-fitechs-spring-courses Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:29:07 +0000 Riikka Savo 1351593 at /en Deepen your knowledge with courses from Finnish universities of technology, designed to meet the demands of the working life and help deepen your expertise for free. Cooperation Studies University Kolme ihmistä katsoo jotain kannettavan tietokoneen näytöltä hymyillen. /en/news/growing-materials-growing-ideas-inside-the-biomaker-studio Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:09:43 +0000 Carla Taboada 1351218 at /en At Aalto University’s BioMaker Studio, initiated by Ena Naito, students and researchers experiment with living materials, from algae to mycelium, creating an open, interdisciplinary space where design, biology, and collaboration grow together. Research & Art Studies A table with bowls, bottles, and cups. People are working with various items, including a bottle of dark liquid. /en/news/there-was-a-disruption-in-sisu-that-affected-open-university-registrations Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:30:31 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1345891 at /en The registration system in Sisu experienced a disruption on the morning of 8 December. The disruption has now been resolved. Studies