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New Innovation Postdoc programme launching this spring in Aalto
Innovation Postdoc launching this spring for researchers eager to turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
Electronic degree certificates have completely supplanted paper
The university switched to electronic degree certificates in August 2025. Paper degree certificates are no longer issued.
Supporting your study wellbeing, January 2026
Aalto offers self-study materials, guidance and services that support student wellbeing. Below you will find more about the services available and links to useful materials.
Electronics and Electrical Physics student Antti Salpakari believes in a brighter future
Second-year student Antti Salpakari feels that studying electronics and electrical physics gives him the skills to create a better future.
Study abroad from home with Unite鈥檚 Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP) Courses
Studying abroad without leaving home is possible through Unite!鈥檚 Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP). New courses in computer science, language and intercultural competence are now open for applications.
Lotta Partanen moved from design to creating new business
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.
Practice languages together with the Unite! Language Tandems
Learn languages with another student from one of the nine Unite! alliance universities.
Master's students in accounting worked on Fiskars' equity story
The work of students can have a real impact on the overall value and future performance of a company and its business areas
Creating robot prototypes in collaboration with other students motivates Viktor Solianoi
Viktor Solianoi completed vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology. His passion for the field led him to study automation and robotics at Aalto University
Call for doctoral student tutors, March 2026
Sign-up to be a tutor for new doctoral students as part of the Aalto Doctoral Orientation Days!
Languages, culture and communication courses in period IV
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses.
Changes to be made on 1 Feb 2026 to student file retention after expiry of right to study
Reminder: in the future, files will be deleted after your account closes.
Aalto University received nearly 6,700 applications for its English-taught bachelor鈥檚 programmes
The most popular programmes in the application round for Aalto University's English-taught bachelor's programmes that closed on 22 January were International Business, Economics, and Computer Engineering
Register for the Unite! Training Programme on Sustainability for Prospective Leaders
A transnational online programme for students, faculty, and leaders who want to advance sustainability initiatives within their institutions. Register by 13 February 2026.
Aalto lifewide learning enhanced its impact in 2025
The numbers of participants, courses, and completed study credits increased compared to the previous year.
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Having built a long career in the retail sector, Sampo P盲盲llysaho decided to update his skills through Open University, as retail management increasingly requires understanding of different topics.
Courses in research writing, communication and EDI for doctoral students (period IV, 2025-2026)
Period IV runs from 23 February to 19 April 2026. No teaching or examinations 2鈥 8 April 2026 (Easter holiday)
Submit your ideas to the Unite! Widening Training Series for Researchers
Unite!Widening invites staff, faculty and researchers from Aalto to help design a new, hands-on training series for researchers.
Enhancing doctoral researchers鈥 work-life skills 鈥 Join the DOC+ events
Doctoral student or postdoc, have you been pondering about building a meaningful doctoral career? Or about the future of AI in research and working life? These events and learning opportunities are for you!
