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It鈥檚 never too late for happiness 鈥 can you learn how to become happy in Finland?
Frank Steuer took the Happiness Science from Finland summer course at Aalto University Summer School to explore a topic he was already passionate about: combining happiness and self-development with both lifestyle and successful entrepreneurship.
UniSport services at Aalto University facilities in autumn 2026
UniSport services for students and staff
Would you like a small piece of future design history 鈥 shimmering wood?
Coming to the Aalto University Shop this September: a limited batch of 20 unique, handmade works by Shimber, crafted entirely from wood. Each piece is finished with Shimber鈥檚 wood鈥慴ased structural colour 鈥 a material that makes the surface shimmer and come alive with the light.
Take advantage of UniSport鈥檚 autumn campaign and explore the news
Autumn campaign and affordable membership for Aalto University students and staff!
Webinar Series: Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiversity in Education & Work
The webinar series consists of three webinars during autumn 2026, focusing on the neurodiversity in higher education and work life.
This English-language three-part webinar series explores how neurodiversity can be better understood and transformed into a strength for individuals, teams, and organizations.
This English-language three-part webinar series explores how neurodiversity can be better understood and transformed into a strength for individuals, teams, and organizations.
Panu Miettinen Explores the Journey from Research to Business
Introduced the R2B funding instrument.
鈥橪earning doesn鈥檛 end with a degree鈥 鈥 Heli Bergstr枚m fully embraced the AI transformation
Aalto University alum Heli Bergstr枚m aims to support the development of Aalto鈥檚 doctoral education through her legacy gift.
New AI helpers for Student Guide and applicants available on aalto.fi
New conversational AI features, Student Guide AI helper and Applicant鈥檚 AI helper, are available on aalto.fi for students and applicants. An updated version of the internal Chat with aalto.fi feature has also been released.
Aalto ARTS鈥檚 Eloseminaari event started the new academic year
The annual Eloseminaari event focused on reviewing and celebrating the work that has been done, meeting new professionals in the community and talking about the role of AI in society.
Sweden鈥檚 Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel explored quantum, space and ice research during their visit at Aalto University
The purpose of the visit on Friday 21 August 2026 was to enhance cooperation between Finland and Sweden in the areas of research, education and innovation.
Welcome to the Friends Program! Fall 2026
Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
Apply to the University of Helsinki鈥檚 Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme!
Students at Aalto University can apply to University of Helsinki鈥檚 Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme that brings together higher education students and children who are between the ages of 9 and 12 and who live in Helsinki.
Unite! Secures 鈧7.2 Million in EU Funding
The next phase of the Unite! alliance will start in November 2026, bringing continued opportunities for Aalto students, faculty and staff.
From Management Consulting to Startup Thinking: Julia Sepp盲 on Finding an Entrepreneurial Path
What happens when 15 years of experience lead you to ask, 鈥淲hat鈥檚 next?鈥
What counts as rational in debates about technology is political
Techno-optimism and techno-pessimism seem to be surprisingly little about technology
Participate in OECD-EU Research and Development Career Survey
The OECD and EU have joined forces to develop a new international survey of research and development personnel. It takes around ten minutes to complete. The insights it generates will help policymakers and the wider community understand how R&D work is evolving. Taking the time to respond helps build the evidence that guides careers and working conditions - including yours.
Aalto University offers ready-made lesson materials for teaching cybersecurity for grades 3鈥6
Using these materials, teachers can help pupils in grades 3鈥6 learn safe internet use, how to recognize scams, how to protect personal information, and how to think critically.
Alumni encounters from Zurich to Washington D.C.
Aalto alumni form a diverse international community. Nearly 30,000 alumni live outside Finland.
Holiday breaks and special opening hours at Arts infra
Special opening hours and exceptions at Arts infra workshops.
