Current news
What is radical creativity in practice? An interview series offers perspectives on new ways of thinking
The discussions in the interview series on radical creativity highlight creativity, uncertainty, collaboration, and the courage to experiment.
Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies (3cr) coming up
Popular course "Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies" will be organized in Finnish, English and Swedish in the 2nd and 4th period!
ARTS launches AI Playground pilot in V盲re
A new pilot space in V盲re gives ARTS staff access to shared AI-ready workstations, with student access planned for 2026鈥2027.
Influence the Campus Vision 2050 update: mark your views on the map
What do you want our campus to be in 2050? We鈥檒l be collecting ideas for the update over the coming months. Tell us what you think!
Student Joanna Dawani searched for a perfect programme 鈥 and found that from Aalto
After working with building carbon footprints and ventilation systems, Joanna Dawani knew she wanted to deepen her expertise in sustainable building technologies. At Aalto University鈥檚 Advanced Energy Solutions programme, she found the flexibility, international learning environment, and practical experience she was looking for鈥攁long with a student culture that made Finland feel like home.
Turning forest industry side streams into sustainable materials
Doctor of Science Sahar Babaeipour studied how lignin nanoparticles could be used in recyclable coatings for packaging and textiles. Her research at Aalto University supports the development of renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials.
Join Unite! webinars on the European Student Card, European Degree Label and collaborative courses
Join June Online sessions aimed at faculty and staff working in digital campus development, joint programmes and collaborative teaching.
Aalto University involved in four research projects selected for funding in Business Finland鈥檚 major call
The Rise to Challenge projects will develop AI-powered decision-making in healthcare, signal technology to scale up quantum information processing, higher-precision imaging technology and quantum computing applied to bio and DNA data.
Open call for ELEC & SCI doctoral students: Study/research visit to Namibia with Erasmus+ Global Mobility project
Interested in a study visit to Namibia? Aalto ELEC offers 1-2 PhD students a chance to visit Namibia University of Science and Technology for a 2-3 month visit for studies / research.
From deep space to student innovation: Isaware and PdP collaboration
Students from Aalto and the Design Factory Global Network came together with Isaware in the Product Development Project course to work on detecting illegal mines.
N盲yt枚s/N盲yttely26 鈥 A celebration of fashion and textiles took over Helsinki鈥檚 Lasipalatsi
The Lasipalatsi square in the heart of Helsinki served as the main stage for Aalto University鈥檚 annual fashion show on Thursday, 28 May.
The application period for FITech鈥檚 autumn courses begins on 3 June 2026 鈥 changes in the application process for degree students
Complement your studies with FITech courses! The application channels for degree students are both the cross-institutional study service (RIPA) and Studyinfo. Read the article for more information.
The 17th Ceremonial Conferment of the School of Business was held in May 2026
The School of Business Ceremonial Conferment, a three-day celebration for promovendi, began with the Laurel Wreath Weaving event and ended with Gratista's Herring luncheon
Four physicists receive significant funding from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation
The grants are used to study things like overheating quantum computers and early-stage water condensation on surfaces
Ainomaija Haarla: 鈥淚f everyone agrees, critical discussion is missed鈥
To reach your goals and keep up with development, you must have the courage to make unconventional choices, says Ainomaija Haarla, a firm believer in the power of interdisciplinarity.
Applications open for Innovation Postdoc in Bioeconomy
A fully funded, 12 month career track to turn your doctoral discoveries into a bioeconomy startup. Launching autumn 2026.
From Mikkeli to Otaniemi and on to the world
The School of Business Bachelor鈥檚 Programme in International Business will move to Otaniemi in August 2026
Aalto International Talent Program mentor Matti Aksela: I recommend participating to all companies
The Program enables companies to get to know international talent easily and develop a more diverse work community.
Finland ranks among Europe鈥檚 top investing nations, study finds
Nearly half of Finnish households now invest in stocks or mutual funds, according to a new study from Aalto University.
Doctoral positions at Unite! universities now available in one place
Unite! students searching for doctoral positions can now explore a dedicated category in the Unite! Catalogue for Students.
