News about lifewide learning in Aalto | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/872181/feed News listing en FITech Network University’s ICT project ends in summer 2026 – collaboration within the network continues in other FITech projects /en/news/fitech-network-universitys-ict-project-ends-in-summer-2026-collaboration-within-the-network Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:16:54 +0000 Riikka Savo 1363792 at /en As FITech Network University's ICT project ends in July, there will be changes to FITech’s course offering. Cooperation Studies University Kaksi ihmistä seisoo portaikon yläpäässä keskittyneenä katsomaan jotain toisen henkilön matkapuhelimesta. Explore the Open University's courses for summer 2026 /en/news/explore-the-open-universitys-courses-for-summer-2026 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:22:18 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1357249 at /en Registration for courses starting at the beginning of the summer opens on 23 March, but you can already browse what’s available. Studies Lehmuskuja Aalto lifewide learning enhanced its impact in 2025 /en/news/aalto-lifewide-learning-enhanced-its-impact-in-2025 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:42:03 +0000 Maiju Torkkeli 1355562 at /en The numbers of participants, courses, and completed study credits increased compared to the previous year. Studies University Photo by Mikko Raskinen “Listening and meeting people matters” /en/news/listening-and-meeting-people-matters Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:40:13 +0000 Maiju Torkkeli 1355724 at /en Having built a long career in the retail sector, Sampo Päällysaho decided to update his skills through Open University, as retail management increasingly requires understanding of different topics. Studies Henkilö tummansinisessä bleiserissä ja viininpunaisessa villapaidassa istuu mustan pöydän ääressä puupaneeliseinän edessä. Learn more about dual-use products and technologies - welcome to the course in spring 2026 /en/news/learn-more-about-dual-use-products-and-technologies-welcome-to-the-course-in-spring-2026 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:41:13 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1352777 at /en Dual-use of products is more relevant now than ever before. A course on dual-use products and technologies is open to anyone interested in the topic. Studies Factory of The Future Start the year with new insights – apply for FITech's spring courses! /en/news/start-the-year-with-new-insights-apply-for-fitechs-spring-courses Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:29:07 +0000 Riikka Savo 1351593 at /en Deepen your knowledge with courses from Finnish universities of technology, designed to meet the demands of the working life and help deepen your expertise for free. Cooperation Studies University Kolme ihmistä katsoo jotain kannettavan tietokoneen näytöltä hymyillen. Application period for FITech’s spring courses is approaching – explore the spring 2026 course offering now! /en/news/application-period-for-fitechs-spring-courses-is-approaching-explore-the-spring-2026-course-offering Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:21:43 +0000 Riikka Savo 1342069 at /en Complement your degree with free courses from Finnish universities of technology, designed to meet the demands of the working life and help deepen your expertise! The application period for degree students starts on December 1st. Cooperation Studies University Kaksi ihmistä kävelee modernissa sisäkäytävässä, jossa on kaakeliseinät ja harmaa lattia. Toisella burgundinvärinen villapaita, toisella harmaa pusero. New funding introduces health technology themes into FITech Network University's course offering /en/news/new-funding-introduces-health-technology-themes-into-fitech-network-universitys-course-offering Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:28:56 +0000 Riikka Savo 1340202 at /en FITech Network University, a network of Finnish universities of technology coordinated by Aalto University, has been granted new funding that expands the network's course offering with themes related to health technology. Cooperation Studies Labratoriossa tutkija mittasi henkilön verenpainetta. Open university courses for spring 2026 have been published! /en/news/open-university-courses-for-spring-2026-have-been-published Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:44:57 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1337479 at /en The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection. Studies Kaksi ihmistä istumassa A Gridissä Advancing EDI competences across Europe /en/news/advancing-edi-competences-across-europe Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:46:38 +0000 Heini Ikävalko 1332335 at /en CKIR contributed to a European project advancing EDI competences. It created learning materials, organized courses and supported students’ internships. Cooperation Three happy students working together Apply to EIT RawMaterials Skills for Tomorrow Training Call (Last Cut-Off Day 29 AUG 2025) /en/news/apply-to-eit-rawmaterials-skills-for-tomorrow-training-call-last-cut-off-day-29-aug-2025 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:53:57 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1322581 at /en This initiative seeks to support the creation of innovative, revenue-generating training programmes that address digital transformation, technological innovation, and strategic workforce needs across the raw materials value chain. Cooperation EIT RawMaterials call for Skills for Tomorrow Training 2025 FITech Network University's new project increases the network’s capabilities in continuous learning /en/news/fitech-network-universitys-new-project-increases-the-networks-capabilities-in-continuous-learning Wed, 21 May 2025 11:51:01 +0000 Riikka Savo 1315626 at /en FITech FORWARD project aims to develop the member universities’ ability to create offerings of micro-credentials to meet the current skill needs in the field of technology. Cooperation Studies University Opiskelija tietokoneen äärellä. Applications are now open for FITech autumn courses /en/news/applications-are-now-open-for-fitech-autumn-courses Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:17:58 +0000 Riikka Savo 1319565 at /en Apply now for over 160 courses offered by Finnish universities of technology. Cooperation Studies University Kaksi hymyilevää henkilöä, joista toinen kuuntelee seisten ja toinen istuu kynä kädessä ja puhuu. Open university courses for Autumn 2025 have been published! /en/news/open-university-courses-for-autumn-2025-have-been-published Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:34:33 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1319399 at /en The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection. Studies opiskelijat työskentelevät pöydän ääressä. Changes to the Registration and Cancellation Rules for the Open University Starting Autumn 2025 /en/news/changes-to-the-registration-and-cancellation-rules-for-the-open-university-starting-autumn-2025 Tue, 27 May 2025 06:56:15 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1316866 at /en The new registration and cancellation rules will come into effect in the autumn semester of 2025. In the future, you will be able to request a transfer of your course registration to another course. Studies three students walking at the campus Changes in Open University Course Fees in Autumn 2025 /en/news/changes-in-open-university-course-fees-in-autumn-2025 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:11:27 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1311797 at /en The course fees for courses at the Open University will increase in autumn 2025. This change applies to courses starting on or after September 1st 2025. You can find the course fees in the course descriptions. Studies Opiskelijoita kampuksella. Aalto-yliopisto/Roee Cohen Update your competence or find a completely new direction? Higher education institutions’ new Opin.fi service is now open! /en/news/update-your-competence-or-find-a-completely-new-direction-higher-education-institutions-new-opinfi Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:55:51 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1311795 at /en Opin.fi is a collaborative service by Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences, offering a diverse selection of open courses available to everyone. University Opin.fi: mies katsoo pois päin kamerasta ‘Sport is the most important useless thing in the world’ /en/news/sport-is-the-most-important-useless-thing-in-the-world Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:49:23 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1308834 at /en Tero Tiitu, three-time world floorball champion, shared his experiences of combining studies, competitive sport and working life Studies Alumni, salibandyn kolminkertainen maailmanmestari Tero Tiitu. Kuva: Krister Andersson / Bildbyrån STR Develop your skills free of charge – the application period for FITech’s summer courses is now open /en/news/develop-your-skills-free-of-charge-the-application-period-for-fitechs-summer-courses-is-now-open Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:48:37 +0000 Maiju Torkkeli 1309073 at /en FITech's summer course offering includes over 100 courses, more than 20 of which are offered by Aalto. Studies Kaksi ihmistä seisoo portaikon yläpäässä keskittyneenä katsomaan jotain toisen henkilön matkapuhelimesta. Shape your future at Aalto University Summer School /en/news/shape-your-future-at-aalto-university-summer-school Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:15:17 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1307706 at /en Spending your summer in a Nordic country could be one of your best decisions yet. The alumni of our past summer courses at Aalto University Summer School share how participating in a summer course at Aalto helped them prepare for their future and develop both professionally and personally. Studies Three people having a picnic on a wooden dock by a lake.