Latest news for teachers
The autumn studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech
The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of Aalto University in autumn 2024. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses
Three new Principal University Lecturers appointed
During the academic year, the president of Aalto University has appointed three new principal university lecturers.
Call for proposals: Unite! Seed Fund to foster collaborative teaching
This call is for setting up joint/collaborative teaching formats in Unite! focus areas. Apply by end of August 2024.
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Professor Maarit Salolainen: ‘Multidisciplinary cooperation is the key to solving sustainability issues in the textile field’
Professor of Textile Design Maarit Salolainen wants to see closer cooperation not only between research in different fields but also between the university, the industry and resellers to bring about change.
Jani Romanoff to continue as Vice Dean for Education at the School of Engineering
Romanoff is an accomplished teacher and educational developer who enjoys working with others to find systemic solutions.
Aalto AI Assistant and an extensive AI service guidance has been published
Aalto AI Assistant, our own ChatGPT, is now published for the whole Aalto personnel. Similar service is planned for students as well, in early fall 2024. Also, check out the new extensive guidance pages regarding Aalto's internal AI services, as well as list of AI projects and AI services' roadmap.
Unite! Seed Fund 2024 awards funding to 13 applications with Aalto's involvement
The Unite! Seed Fund aims to stimulate and support bottom-up proposals by teachers, researchers and students for collaborative activities.
Diploma award ceremony 12.06.2024
The School of Chemical Engineering congratulates all the graduates of spring 2024!
New features available in course feedback tool in June 2024
New features in course feedback tool will be available after 17.6.2024 update. New features will develop the tool to be more user friendly.
You can now give anonymous feedback on Sisu’s accessibility
You can now give anonymous feedback regarding Sisu's accessibility.
Assistant Professor Moritz Scherleitner appointed member of the Young Academy Finland
The members of the multidisciplinary Academy Young Finland aim to promote science and strengthen the role of science in society
The application period for FITech's autumn courses is open
The application period for FITech Network University's autumn courses is open! The selection includes over 100 free courses in the themes of digitalisation and renewable energy.
Donor story – Helena Hyvönen: ‘The world is built together, without silos’
Helena Hyvönen has had a long career as Professor of Textile Art, Rector and Dean at the University of Art and Design Helsinki and later Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes it is important for the field to have a vibrant community of designers. The designers also have a lot to offer to the university.
Teachers can support students’ intrinsic motivation in a number of ways
Lack of motivation to study is the most common reason for business students to contact a study psychologist
Näytös24 was a celebration of creativity and personality
At the annual Aalto University Fashion Show, a total of seven prizes were awarded to fashion students' works. Innovation, high technical skills and sustainability were emphasised in the award criteria.
Empowering students with personal financial literacy
The new Personal Finance course combines the latest research with practical examples, teaches financial skills needed in everyday life, and helps to achieve personal goals and dreams.
Transforming interdisciplinary education: Sustainable Global Technologies (SGT) across four continents
The true impact of our actions often unfolds over time, as demonstrated by the students at the SGT FAIR’24 on May 22. Their work showcased how a single student challenge can drive significant change.
Learning Services – enabling success: projects' update May 2024
Validity period of Aalto user ID to be shortened after the end of right to study
PechaKucha event tested the presentation skills of doctoral students at the School of Electrical Engineering
The first PechaKucha at the School of Electrical Engineering challenged the school's doctoral students to present the topics of their dissertation in six minutes. The event was held on Wednesday 22 May at Otaniemi A Grid.
