From sound design to the Cannes red carpet – Working with a filmmaking idol on a Palme d’Or winner
Aalto University alum Pietu Korhonen is responsible for the sound design of the award-winning new film Fjord.
Aalto University ranks 126th in the world in QS World University Rankings
Aalto performs best in the employment outcomes and sustainability indicators.
Helene Auramo started her career as an entrepreneur at TaiK’s Arabus incubator
The University of Art and Design Helsinki launched the Arabus business incubator in 2007 in Arabianranta. A couple of years later, Arabus merged into the Aalto StartUp Center and moved to Salmisaari.
Pressed by the devil , shaped by the future
Curly birch shines in Aalto University’s Wood Studio’s fresh perspectives at the Craft Museum of Finland’s summer exhibition.
General increases 2026 under the collective agreement for universities
Pay increases under the collective agreement for universities will take effect on 1 June 2026 and 1 July 2026.
Customer satisfaction with Aalto University campus premises remains high – ACRE’s overall rating increased and NPS strengthened
ACRE measures its facility tenants’ satisfaction annually through a customer satisfaction survey. Read the latest survey results.
School of Chemical Engineering – Dean’s summer letter 2026
Dear Colleagues,
As we approach the summer holidays, I would like to take a moment to look back on the first half of the year and revisit some of the key highlights from across our School.
As we approach the summer holidays, I would like to take a moment to look back on the first half of the year and revisit some of the key highlights from across our School.
Greater choice of language studies for students – four universities in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area open up language provision
Aalto University, The University of Helsinki, the University of the Arts Helsinki and Hanken School of Economics have launched a new network to promote language learning.
Temporary traffic arrangements on Metallimiehenkuja and Lämpömiehenkuja 2026
Excavation work by HSY in rront of Metallimiehenkuja 2 and 4.
Researchers from Textile Chemistry Group presents textile innovations at AUTEX World Conference
Researchers from the Textile Chemistry Group presented their latest research at the AUTEX World Conference.
When atoms begin to dance – At Aalto University, metallurgy became choreography
On the Dance Metallurgy pilot course, copper ions were given movement and a face. When a metal essential to the green transition stepped onto the dance floor, chemical phenomena that often seem intimidating opened up in an entirely new way.
Textile Chemistry Group Highlights advances in sustainable textile research at Summer Meeting
The Textile Chemistry Group at Aalto University held its annual Summer Meeting on Friday, June 12.
Emrecan Gulay started as a Data Agent at the School of Business
Aalto Open Research Network has a new member, Emrecan Gulay. Their aim is to support data management practices at the School of BIZ.
Autumn 2026 Finnish courses for international personnel in the metropolitan area universities
Aalto University offers Finnish language study opportunities to its employees in autumn 2026. Registration starts from 5 May!
Short breaks in Aalto network 17 June between 17 and 21
Short breaks due to core network troubleshooting and maintenance
Artefacts of Remembrance: First prize in Milan glass competition
CoDe student Ariane Carde wins first prize in the Milano Vetro Under 35 competition.
Aalto's SGT Programme celebrates 20 years of transdisciplinary learning through global collaborations
At the end of May 2026, SGT Studio course celebrated its 20th anniversary during the annual SGT Final Event. Student teams presented their projects, final deliverables, and experiences from field visits in Ecuador, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, and Vietnam.
Greater choice of language studies for students – four universities in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area open up language provision
Greater choice of language studies for students – four universities in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area open up language provision.
President’s letter 16 June 2026 – Positive signs around us
‘The economy is showing several positive signals’, notes Ilkka Niemelä
Design at the start of the supply chain – Aalto University leads a major EU project to transform textile colouration practices
The EU Horizon-funded MELANGE project brings together design, technology and business to rethink colouration practices in the textile industry and accelerate the transition towards circular and sustainable textile systems.
