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Aalto University endowment returned 9.5% during first half of 2026
Endowment provides EUR 46 million funding to university operations in 2026.
Space21 Newsletter #1
24 different projects. 3 community events. Films developed with coffee, doughnuts for economics, apocalyptic games. Welcome to the Space21 Newsletter #1.
UniSport services at Aalto University facilities in autumn 2026
UniSport services for students and staff
Take a break! -break exercises on Tuesdays at campus in Autumn 2026
UniSport welcomes all aaltonians to participate and enjoy relaxing breaks in the free sessions of Take a break! -break exercises.
Would you like a small piece of future design history — shimmering wood?
Coming to the Aalto University Shop this September: a limited batch of 20 unique, handmade works by Shimber, crafted entirely from wood. Each piece is finished with Shimber’s wood‑based structural colour — a material that makes the surface shimmer and come alive with the light.
Participate in the Autumn 2026 trainings!
Employees are offered plenty of staff training opportunities - have a look at the course offerings and register!
Take advantage of UniSport’s autumn campaign and explore the news
Autumn campaign and affordable membership for Aalto University students and staff!
New AI helpers for Student Guide and applicants available on aalto.fi
New conversational AI features, Student Guide AI helper and Applicant’s AI helper, are available on aalto.fi for students and applicants. An updated version of the internal Chat with aalto.fi feature has also been released.
Experiment with AI safely – here’s how to get started
AI is advancing rapidly. Experiment boldly, but responsibly.
Understanding Finland: Working and Thriving at a Finnish University - Webinar Series Begins in Autumn
Webinar series consists of three webinars during autumn 2026 and January 2027. The theme of the webinars is Understanding Finland: Working and thriving at a Finnish university.
Welcome to the Friends Program! Fall 2026
Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
Unite! Secures €7.2 Million in EU Funding
The next phase of the Unite! alliance will start in November 2026, bringing continued opportunities for Aalto students, faculty and staff.
Autumn 2026 Finnish courses for international personnel in the metropolitan area universities
Aalto University offers Finnish language study opportunities to its employees in autumn 2026.
Alumni encounters from Zurich to Washington D.C.
Aalto alumni form a diverse international community. Nearly 30,000 alumni live outside Finland.
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New podcast explores Finnish contributions to artificial intelligence
Researchers Arno Solin ja Eric Malmi interview pioneers, entrepreneurs and experts about the AI field's history, disruptive consequences and the probability of humanity's destruction.
Afterwork Sports Club Brings Aalto Community Together in Otaniemi
A newly launched afterwork sports club is inviting Aalto staff to gather, be active, and connect across departments, regardless of athletic ability or language skills.
FIXED: Problem with certificates- some of Aalto's services are not accessible by Aalto short addresses (e.g. tiima.aalto.fi)
Some of the TLS certificates (Harica) utilized by the Aalto University ceased to be valid as of 25 July 2026 due to technical difficulties on the part of the supplier. They are renewed as soon as possible.
New courses in the fall to support self-leadership skills in changing and stressful knowledge work
Did you know that Aalto offers services and courses to support self-leadership!
