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Show your school colours: new hoodies and tote bags now available
The Aalto University Shop launched a new line of school-specific hoodies and tote bags for students, staff, and alumni
Science must have a voice in society – but how?
Trust in science has fallen in Finland by almost ten percentage points in two years
Why construction companies must invest in AI
AI increasingly enables construction firms to anticipate problems before they escalate, sometimes even before they happen at all, Antti Ainamo writes
Excellent Bachelor’s students in business or economics awarded scholarships
Ilkka Kontula Foundation personal scholarships are worth 1 000 euros
Book an individual coaching session for supporting your wellbeing at work - lots of times available weekly!
Individual coaching available for supporting your wellbeing at work
Summer Internship Program for International Students - Apply in April
The Summer Internship Pilot Program offers paid internships for international master’s and doctoral students and recent graduates in summer 2026.
Ilkka Lakaniemi, Director of CKIR, has been appointed to the board of the Fulbright Finland Foundation
Fulbright programmes and scholarships are highly appreciated in the United States
The theme month promotes sustainable mobility
In May, there will be a variety of events and campaigns in Otaniemi to remind people about making sustainable choices in mobility.
Scientific conclusions depend on who performs the analysis
More than 450 independent researchers from around the world conducted over 500 re-analyses of datasets from one hundred previously published studies in the social and behavioural sciences. All analysts received the same data and the same central research question, but they were free to carry out the analysis based on their own expert judgment.
Positive communication and improvisation help build students’ communication skills to meet employer needs
The School of Business redesigned its mandatory first-year communication course
Aalto University in 2025: strong results in research, education and innovation activities
Aalto University continued to strengthen its impact in 2025
Students analysed AI capabilities in modern finance systems for PwC Finland
The aim was to provide PwC Finland with structured insights to better advise and support its clients in developing AI strategies within finance operations
Board approved Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2025
The Aalto University Board convened on 25 March 2026.
Aalto University Endowment provided EUR 42 million in 2025 to education and research
The university endowment portfolio returned 8.5%
A new tool for agreeing on language use in Aalto
The ready-to-use process helps teams jointly agree on the use of different languages
Strong interest in Aalto University’s bachelor’s programmes continues
A total of 15,184 applicants applied University’s Finnish- and Swedish-language bachelor’s programmes in technology, business and arts. The number of applicants continued to grow compared to last year.
Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)
Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.
From exchange studies to working life in Finland
Aalto University tries to support and give guidance for students who want to learn about Finnish working life and search for and find jobs in Finland
Join Survival Finnish online course to learn the basics of Finnish!
Would you like to know how to greet and thank people in Finnish? Get a taste of the Finnish language online!
