International study news
Leap for learning project update: from idea to projects, from planning to deployment
Information about coming changes and their schedules (e.g. related to Sisu) will be published on Leap for learning pages in aalto.fi from November onwards. The projects in Aalto Service Platform are moving towards demos, testing and piloting.
Flow of Studies II to improve course sizes, teaching schedules and periods
The work of the Flow of Studies Task Force II has been a general success. The task force plans to publish a final report of its results on for the purposes of further action and decision-making.
Alumnus Ville Vahteri: The opportunity cost of becoming an entrepreneur as a student is often at its lowest level
Our alumnus Ville Vahteri, who studied marketing at the School of Business, was actively involved in organizing the startup event Slush throughout his studies. Emboldened by the experience, he co-founded Bou, a brand company, together with his Slush colleagues.
TEE 2020 achieved peer reviews of degree programmes beyond school borders
The Teaching and Education Evaluation (TEE) 2020 has completed its self-evaluation and peer review reports on the degree programmes.
Degree regulation reform: draft of regulations to be discussed
The schools’ bachelor’s and master’s degree regulations will be replaced by shared degree regulations for all of Aalto University as of 1 August 2021.
Planning Officer Elli Hämäläinen and Aalto University received honorary mention for promotion of dual careers for athletes
The honorary mention was awarded by the Finnish Olympic Committee's Sports Academy Programme and the URA Foundation.
Joan Lofgren: Hybrid course ensures the students can complete the course whether they are on campus or not
This academic year started in very different circumstances than usually. Joan Lofgren, the Director of the Bachelor’s Program in International Business, teaches the Global Business Environment course to first-year students at Mikkeli Campus. This year the course was delivered using a hybrid format due to the COVID-19 situation.
Chemistry and business students developed plant-based products with Valio
A team of two Master’s students collaborated with Valio in a 6-month Aalto Thesis project.
Master's student Noah Peysson: ‘I learnt problem solving from the holistic aspect of the Creative Sustainability programme’
The program also helped me develop a more critical perspective on the information and solutions that are given to us.
Artificial intelligence provides students more individualized teaching
New digital tools enhance learning and improve the predictability of studies.
‘I’m happy I didn’t go anywhere else’ – HAIC scholars very satisfied with their studies at Aalto
As top applicants, Rina Shmeleva and Parinaz Avaznejad received scholarships for their master’s studies and now they share their study experiences
Learning to unlearn: What could radically creative education be?
Juuso Tervo is urging us not only to learn new things, but also to unlearn the already learned.
Open University courses for spring 2021 have now been published
See the course selection and find intresting courses in business, technology, art and languages.
Change in the book reservation policy
Starting from Oct 30th, it is only possible to reserve books that are borrowed at the moment.
Want to learn how to do business in China?
The course Doing Business in Emerging Markets will focus exclusively on China this Autumn.
FITech offers free online studies – learn about the business opportunities offered by blockchain
Explore the business opportunities of blockchain or learn the basics of programming, data and applications.
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As a student, Professor Adam Foster dreamed of studying the stars, but an over-running holiday interrupted the countdown.
Online info session: PhD studies in Marketing (Oct 26th 16:00)
The Aalto University Department of Marketing invites all prospective students to partake in this info event where we provide a comprehensive overview of our PhD program (including testimonials from current students) and answer potential questions.
This online event will be held on Monday, October 26th at 16:00/4PM (Finnish time).
Please join the event through this link: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/65254151470
This online event will be held on Monday, October 26th at 16:00/4PM (Finnish time).
Please join the event through this link: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/65254151470
ITP Has Been Championing Change and Innovation for 25 Years
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Aalto University’s flagship minor program Information Technology Program (ITP), let's take a look at what makes this program so unique.
