General news related to studying at the Aalto university
Thinking of doing a doctorate? Join us on 21 April
Join us on 21 April 2026 to hear firsthand experiences from researchers across Europe and explore what a career in research at Aalto could look like.
Join Survival Finnish online course to learn the basics of Finnish!
Would you like to know how to greet and thank people in Finnish? Get a taste of the Finnish language online!
The campus welcomes its third Learning Lounge
Learning Lounge makes a new expansion into Restaurant Aalto Kvarkki on 16 March.
Unite! Students Strengthen Communication and Collaboration Skills in International Workshops
Aalto students joined peers from five other European universities in workshops and discussions on collaboration, communication, and responsibility.
Respond to the quality survey on restaurants 9. - 15.3.2026
All respondents are entered into a draw to win, e.g. lunch tickets.
New Bachelor’s Programme in Finance will start in autumn 2027
The programme offers a high-quality, comprehensive curriculum covering financial markets, corporate finance, and data-driven decision-making
MyCourses additional maintenance downtime on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, from 9:00 to 16:00
The system will be unavailable during the update.
A Grid in 2025: Record demand, new faces, and a calendar that brought the ecosystem together
More teams, more traction, and more touchpoints: A Grid’s 2025 affirmed Otaniemi’s place as a launchpad for ambitious founders.
OpenLearning additional maintenace downtime on Wednesday, 11 March from 9:00 AM to 12
The system will be unavailable during the update.
The proxy server for remote access to e-resources is changing
If you have problems using e-resources, try accessing the e-resource using VPN connection.
Sisu development in 2025 and outlook for 2026
Key highlights from Sisu development in 2025 and information on development plans for 2026.
Eden Telila's master's thesis contributed to Ramboll's geotechnical toolkit
Geoengineering alum Eden Telila helped Ramboll automate manual tasks.
Elina Pyylampi wants to combine renewable energy solutions and commerciality
The first-year student in Electrical Power and Energy Engineering wants to work with renewable energy and electrical systems.
Thesis Retreat at Hvittorp Conference Centre at Kirkkonummi
Are you writing your thesis and need a few days just for that? Welcome to the Thesis Writing Retreat! This retreat is for all students working on their thesis – bachelor’s, master’s, diploma work, final projects, and doctoral dissertations.
Stop applying for jobs and build your own startup instead at Ignite
Applications for the Ignite summer accelerator program 2026 are open. Apply by March 8.
Students examined the private credit market for OP Pohjola
Aalto University School of Business and OP Pohjola collaborated on a student project that examined the development and opportunities of the private credit business in Europe.
Lassila & Tikanoja has been demerged into two separate publicly listed companies
At the beginning of 2026, Lassila & Tikanoja demerged into two separate publicly listed companies: one focusing on circular economy services, continuing under the name Lassila & Tikanoja, and the other offering property services, now operating under the name Luotea.
Join the Mentimeter end-user training and add interaction to your presentations
Training available for academics and internal use
Join Start to Finnish – A self-study course on Finnish working life
Join this free online course to deepen your understanding of the Finnish working environment, especially its legal and regulatory aspects.
