News from Aalto founder community
Enrolment of doctoral students for the 2026-2027 academic year
The enrolment period for the 2026-2027 academic year ends on 28 August 2026. All doctoral students must enroll annually.
Aalto University presents circular economy solutions at the New European Bauhaus festival
The European Commission鈥檚 New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative will bring together leading experts and changemakers from across Europe in Brussels this June to shape a more sustainable future.
Bruno Mattos has been appointed as five-year fixed term Associate Professor at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
PhD Bruno Mattos has been appointed as fixed term Associate Professor position at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems as of 1 June 2026. The field of the professorship is Biomass Refining and Wood Chemistry.
MyCourses maintenance break Mon 15 June, 2026 at 9.00-17.00
MyCourses maintenance break on 15 June 2026 starting at 9.00. During this break, the service is not in use.
New ultrasonic needle yields samples 2鈥3 times larger, potentially reshaping cancer diagnostics
Developed at Aalto University over several years, a new ultrasonic needle for tumour diagnostics has been trialled in collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital (HUS). According to the resulting peer-reviewed study, salivary gland tumours could be diagnosed with far greater precision using the innovative needle.
Chat with aalto.fi feature now available in a chat window
The conversational chatbot, Chat with aalto.fi, which replies to questions based on the content of aalto.fi, is now accessible to logged-in users via a chat window.
Master the Room: Real-World Networking for Researchers - workshops in May & June
Hands-on workshops for doctoral students and researchers on building professional networking skills on 28.5. and 11.6.
Mari Lundstr枚m elected as a new member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
Professor of Metallurgy Mari Lundstr枚m has been elected as a member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters.
Fifty students from Thailand enhanced their technological knowledge at Aalto University this spring
Aalto University Summer School hosted a group of 50 students from Thailand for the second time as part of the Innovation through Technology study program.
Nordea joins the Aalto University School of Business Premium Partner Program
Nordea has joined the Premium Partner Program from the beginning of 2026.
Music industry stakeholders: the industry鈥檚 value will double by 2040 through large-scale equality initiatives
The industry aims to establish a self-regulatory body and double the value of the music industry, as outlined in the report 鈥淎n Equal Music Industry in Finland by 2040鈥, to be published 11 May.
Aalto University supports the combining of elite sport and studies 鈥 a quality label was awarded by the Olympic Committee
The audit team praised personalised study planning, flexible study paths and guidance related to a dual career
The School of Business project team develops strategies to boost international corporate brand recognition
Student team completed an intensive six-week Customized Student Business Project for the School of Business Dean鈥檚 unit
Research becomes real-world solutions in autumn exhibition 鈥 Designs for a Cooler Planet showcases work by researchers and students
Aalto University鈥檚 largest annual exhibition, Designs for a Cooler Planet, will point the way to the future this autumn. It will feature more than 20 practical solutions, experiments and ideas from researchers and students.
Trainings for OneDrive, Teams and Outlook in spring 2026!
Topics include OneDrive document management, best practices for Teams meetings and Outlook tips and tricks.
Scholarships for degree students of School of Chemical Engineering
Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering announces the following scholarships open for applications for CHEM degree students.
Aalto IT Thursday News 7 May 2026 at 10 to 11
Join us to hear the latest on current topics of general interest for all Aaltonians, presented by Aalto IT.
P盲iv盲盲, salaam, konnichiwa 鈥 Timi Lehtola brings diverse languages to everyday encounters
In the 100 words series, the research technician and occupational safety representative shares how he has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Aalto, Sitra and Lovable launch AI Summer Program
A new summer program brings together students, Finnish public sector organisations and AI tools to develop digital services.
Short maintenance breaks for Linux shell servers on 7 and 8 May 2026
Maintenance breaks include short reboots
