General news related to studying at the Aalto university
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.

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.

More tips for using your new access token
When using your new access control token on Otaniemi campus, please take the following spesific factors into account.

Unfortunately, we cannot enter Väre from the School of Business for the time being
By temporarily closing these doors, we are trying to prevent infections, protect the health and safety of our community.

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.

Campus sustainability champions, urban miners and James Bond of the circular economy in Campus Sustainability Event
As part of the national Energy Awareness Week, Campus Sustainability Team arranged a Sustainable Campus Event on Wednesday 7 October 2020. The programme was very varied and full topical themes, such as urban miners and the James Bond of the circular economy. In addition, the Campus Sustainability Champion was now selected for the fourth time.

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.

Otaniemi already has 1,800 metres of track
The construction of Jokeri Light Rail is under way in Otaniemi. A total of 1,800 metres of track has already been laid on Maarintie, Maarinrannatie and on Lahdenpohjanraitio next to Ring Road I.

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

Working at Aalto University – From the USA to Mikkeli
Director of the Bachelor’s Program in International Business, Joan Lofgren, enjoys the opportunities Aalto University has offered for developing professionally since she started leading the program at the Mikkeli Campus in fall 2009.

Artist group IC-98’s staircase artwork Mare Tranquillitatis has been installed at Aalto University
The artwork makes the three spiral staircases of the School of Business a zone of tranquillity and silence.

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.
