Programme
Programme for the XII Unite! Dialogue on 6-9 October 2025
XII Unite! Dialogue
Welcome ºÚÁÏÍø University for the 12th Unite! Dialogue gathering together more than 300 participants from the nine Unite! universities. The event takes place from 6-9 October 2025.
Who can attend
This is an invitation-only event with registration opening in June. Aalto staff and students are welcome to attend the opening on Tuesday 7, October and the closing on Thursday, 9 October. No registration is needed.
Programme overview
On Monday, 6 October, meetings will be held for the Steering Committee, SURE student association, Student Liaison Officers, community coordinators, and the WIDENING project. Social activities will take place in the late afternoon and early evening.
Tuesday, 7 October, features the opening session, community meetings, and workshops for rectors and vice rectors. There will be community dinners in the evening and a joint dinner for the Governing Platform, Academic Forum, Key Liaison Officers and their Deputies.
Wednesday 8 October continues with meetings for the Governing Platform, Academic Forum and the communities. The Mix & Match session will connect diverse participants to share ideas and collaborate around specific topics. Also, a presentation of Aalto laboratories and visits will be organised. In the evening, we will celebrate at the Unite! Dinner Party.
On Thursday, 9 October, the communities meet in the morning, after which we have the closing session. The cooking and hiking club will take place in the afternoon.
For more details, see the Programme page. Please note that the programme is still a draft and changes are likely.
Matchmaking early-career academics
As part of the event, early-career academics from Aalto University will welcome peers from other Unite! universities fostering collaboration in research and teaching. Each Aalto host will engage with a small group of visiting participants from their field, creating opportunities to exchange ideas, build networks, and explore potential future projects. Each host will organise a two-and-a-half-day programme from 7–9 October 2025.The closing session will highlight a panel discussion by the hosts, reflecting on the matchmaking outcomes and future collaborations. Meet the Aalto hosts!
Welcome ºÚÁÏÍø!
Contact
Do you have questions? You can contact the organisers via email unite.dialogue@aalto.fi.
Menu
Matchmaking early-career academics
Introductions to the Aalto University hosts
Venue and accommodation
Information on the Unite! Dialogue venue at Aalto campus and tips for accommodation.
Visit Helsinki and Espoo
Find information on tourist attractions for your visit to Helsinki and Espoo.
Campus maps, addresses and opening hours in Otaniemi
Here you will also find restaurants, the map, the Aalto Space mobile app, access control - all practical information on one page! You can also visit the campus virtually.