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Aalto鈥檚 VCD students designed the visual identity and name for the new youth center HALO
The Me Foundation鈥檚 new youth street culture center, HALO, will open later this year in Vantaa. Young people have been involved in its planning from the very beginning.
Student Saad Ahmed found the perfect balance of academic excellence and wellbeing at Aalto
Originally searching for the best structural engineering programmes in the world, Saad Ahmed from Pakistan found something unexpected at Aalto University: a combination of top-level education, hands-on learning, and a student culture that genuinely prioritizes wellbeing and balance alongside academic excellence.
Trainings for OneDrive, Teams and Outlook in spring 2026!
Topics include OneDrive document management, best practices for Teams meetings and Outlook tips and tricks.
New in Workday
A change to the Workday system that improves the user experience of maintaining personal data.
Make May the month of movement!
Take part in events on campus and make sustainable mobility part of your working or study day.
Student Emma Lahtinen wants to design timber structures and promote fire safety and circular economy principles in the construction industry
Emma Lahtinen became interested in civil engineering because it combines natural sciences, visual design, and spatial thinking. At Aalto University, she has especially appreciated the hands-on projects and the close-knit community.
1 in 4 mental health patients hurt by wording in electronic health records, finds study
Errors, disrespectful language and information perceived as unnecessary in electronic health records can feel offensive to patients
Students challenge the Aalto community to support entrepreneurship and innovations
Students from Aalto Running Club invite the Aalto community to join a fundraiser that supports students and strengthens Aalto鈥檚 innovation ecosystem.
Sisu鈥檚 Timeline and Structure of studies views to be improved based on student feedback
The 2025 updates to Sisu elicited extensive student feedback. Funidata will release improvements to the new Timeline and Structure of studies views during 2026.
The School of Business has joined Amcham Finland as a member
Amcham promotes internationalisation, innovation, business development and sustainable partnerships in Finland
Student - Share your views of language use at Aalto by 22 May
Your response is important. The survey will be used to develop general language practices at Aalto.
New DPSP tool for doctoral studies to be published on 18 May
A new tool for preparing and handling the doctoral personal study plan for doctoral students and supervising professors
The School of Business鈥檚 Ceremonial Conferment of degrees will bring festive atmosphere to the streets of T枚枚l枚 in May
A dignified celebration is held every five years. The public can watch the spectacular conferment procession in T枚枚l枚 on the afternoon of Friday 22 May
Summer courses in languages, culture and communication
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses.
Researchers measure energy below a zeptojoule鈥揺nough for a red blood cell to move a nanometer
A new method for measuring incredibly miniscule amounts of energy 鈥 less than a trillionth of a billionth of a joule 鈥 could give quantum computing and the hunt for dark matter a boost, while paving the way for counting individual photons.
Did you notice something unusual? 鈥 File a security report
By reporting, you help identify risks and danger spots.
Mikko M枚tt枚nen selected as finalist for the European Inventor Award 2026
M枚tt枚nen is a finalist in the 鈥楻esearch鈥 category for developing an ultrasensitive cryogenic microwave sensor to diagnose interference in quantum computers.
Employment-related apartment for rent in Otaniemi
An employment-related apartment is available for rent in Otaniemi for Aalto employees. Application period ends on 21 May 2026 at 16:00.聽
Canvas learning platform data breach 鈥 There may be users at Aalto
If you have used Canvas, notify security@aalto.fi. As a precaution, you can also change your Aalto password.
Teachers: Refer your students to a guidance session for information searches, bookable via MyStudies
MyStudies now gives students an easy way to book a time for a personalised guidance session on information searches.