Highlights & stories regarding digitalisation
Digital transformation happens everywhere - in teaching, learning, research, creative practices, collaboration, services and at the campus.
New in Sisu: You can finally sort the students registered for teaching implementations by completed credits
New features of Sisu version 9.
The processing fee for the study right extension application is now paid in Sisu in connection with the application
Extension application fees are now paid in Sisu along with the application, streamlining the process.
The redesign of thesis management - submission and evaluation of bachelor's theses is moving to Salesforce
During the first year, 4300 thesis records have been created in Salesforce and 2700 theses have been submitted. Next, the submission and evaluation of bachelor's theses will move to Salesforce, and the study plan process for doctoral students will be developed.
Researchers warn that skill erosion caused by AI could have a devastating and lasting impact on businesses – but it may already be too late
Two experts in cognitive automation told us how AI is hollowing out expertise and what safeguards organizations need to adopt
The national learner ID will be updated once a day for active students in Sisu
The national learner ID’s are updated in Sisu through the national learner ID register.
Electronic Degree Certificates Successfully Implemented at Aalto University
Electronic degree certificates at Aalto mark a new era for signatures and archiving, streamlining graduation and employment processes.
CRM Days united Finnish higher education experts for two days of CRM insights
Kansalliset yliopistojen ja korkeakoulujen CRM-päivät 2025 conference was held on 11–12 September at Aalto University.
Apply to EIT RawMaterials Skills for Tomorrow Training Call (Last Cut-Off Day 29 AUG 2025)
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.
AI-on-Demand platform expands to accelerate European AI innovation across research and industry
Aalto University’s Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR) is proud to contribute
New payment functionality in Sisu enhances the processing of extension applications
Sisu’s new payment feature streamlines extension applications; students can pay fees via Paytrail when submitting their applications.
Transition to electronic degree certificates approaches
Aalto rolls out electronic degree certificates 1 Aug 2025. Request for paper certificate by 31 Jul. First digital era ceremonies in December.
Summary of the work of the Digivisio 2030 project so far
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.
Sisu 8.0 version
Payment functionality in Sisu for the application for an extension to the right to study.
Enhance your teaching skills - register now for autumn 2025 pedagogical courses
Explore the course selection in autumn 2025 and register!
How is the implementation of the language guidelines progressing?
The preparations for the implementation of the language guidelines are underway in working groups.
MyCourses maintenance break Mon 16 June, 2025 at 9.00-19.00
MyCourses maintenance break on 16 June 2025 starting at 9.00. During this break, the service is not in use.
Update your competence or find a completely new direction? Higher education institutions’ new Opin.fi service is now open!
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.
The joint Finnish Higher Education service, Opin.fi, is now open
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.
Call for Matti Lehti grant proposals 2025
The applications must relate to the theme of digital information society
