Aalto University Teacher's Handbook
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Outages, disruptions and updates
Latest news for teachers
New in Sisu: You can finally sort the students registered for teaching implementations by completed credits
New features of Sisu version 9.
New Turnitin interface deployed: old interface will co-exist with new one
The new version of the Turnitin submission box has been opened on 27 October 2025. The current version of the submission box will co-exist until June 2026. Consequently, the user interface will change, but the same functionalities will be available in different places in the new interface.
The redesign of thesis management - submission and evaluation of bachelor's theses is moving to Salesforce
During the first year, 4300 thesis records have been created in Salesforce and 2700 theses have been submitted. Next, the submission and evaluation of bachelor's theses will move to Salesforce, and the study plan process for doctoral students will be developed.Break in Turnitin use on Saturday, 25 October, from 18:00 to 0:00
Turnitin will have a scheduled system maintenance on Saturday, October 25, from 18:00 to 0:00 (Sunday, 26 October).Upcoming pedagogical trainings and teaching-related events
More teaching-related staff training events at
MyCourses Basics Self-study Online Course for teachers
Start anytime! Learn the basics of MyCourses as a teacher whenever needed, in 3-4 hours.
Aalto ENG Teaching Forum 3 November 2025: Building a strong foundation - Deep learning and broad-based engineering competencies
Join us at the Teaching Forum to discuss aligning deep learning with broad-based engineering competencies in engineering education. Teachers, students, and School of Engineering staff interested in educational development are warmly invited.
Quickstart for University Teaching - pedagogical micro course
Start anytime! Online self-study course takes two hours to complete and is open to everyone in Aalto University.