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A new organisation for library services
As a result of the change negotiations in the autumn, the teams producing Aalto University's library services have been reorganised into the new Library Services team as part of Research Services (RES)
Virtual Reality and AI summer course focuses on technology as a means for human-centric innovation
Gautam Vishwanath is the teacher for the new summer course Introduction to Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence this summer. In this interview, he lets us in on how these technologies will reshape how we experience history, empathise with distant conflicts, and influence persuasion.
Aalto University to host INNOVA Europe 2026 Grand Final in Espoo
Aalto University will host the INNOVA Europe 2026 Grand Final in Espoo, bringing together leading student-led startups from European universities.
Become a confident English speaker this summer
Aalto University Summer Schools offers a brand-new course for students who want to take their English to the next level in professional situations like pitching, presenting a project, leading a team, giving or receiving feedback or in multicultural settings.
Finnish AI Region Secures Second Term with Top Marks from EU
Finnish AI Region (FAIR) EDIH has been selected to continue operations for a second term with excellent ratings. European Union continuation funding enables service expansion from the beginning of 2026. Aalto University is one of 10 partners in FAIR.
Business & economics and computer science ranked in top 100 globally
The Times Higher Education ranking measures universities with 18 indicators, including international research and citations
The School of Business renews its status as a Champion member of the global PRME network for sustainability education for 2026–2027
Only two other Nordic universities were awarded Champion-level membership
Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Open for applications
The 2026 Unite! Seed Fund call is officially open, offering funding across three strategic lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026.
Apply now: Unite! Seed Fund 2026 - Student Call
The Unite! Seed Fund call for 2026 is now open for students. Apply now for up to €20,000 per project, involving at least two Unite! Universities. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026.
Join Unite's Well-Being Workshop Series
The interactive Zoom sessions are designed to support doctoral students’ well-being, strengthen a sense of belonging, and offer practical tools for success in their academic journey.
Create your CV easily with the Research.fi profile tool
Aalto University’s researchers can now create a CV using the CV tool in the Research tool service. The tool generates an editable Word CV based on your Research.fi profile information, following the official TENK CV template.
Windows 11 in IT Classrooms – Changes to how files are saved
Save your files to the Home network drive or OneDrive
Are you tired of bad news?
The Laboratory of Hope exhibition presents ideas for a brighter future from 5th February to 27th March 2026
Professor Patric Östergård becomes a member of the Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters
Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters is Finland's oldest science academy.
UniSport services at Aalto University in spring 2026
Group excericise classes and free break excercise for students and staff at Aalto University.
Apply to be a guest professor or visiting researcher at the Université Grenoble Alpes
Unite! partner, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) has opened a call to host international professors and researchers for short stays.
Many new things at UniSport this spring - see what’s coming!
The new year at UniSport starts energetically and brings plenty of new offerings for Aalto University staff and students – including pilates at Undergraduate Centre, plans for the Viikki sports centre, a free challenge, and much more.
Floriane presents research findings on denim recycling
On 15 January 2026, Floriane Jacquin, an intern with the Textile Chemistry Group at Aalto University, presented the findings.
Sensory-friendly relaxation room voted students’ top idea
The winner of the 2025 participatory budgeting vote was announced at the end of November.
