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Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech
The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of Aalto University. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses.
Marius Anger encourages team colleagues to share diverse perspectives
In the 100 words series, doctoral researcher and the Chair of Aallonhuiput shares how he has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Three new Academy Professors at Aalto University
Tuomas Hytönen, Mikko Möttönen and Aki Vehtari from the School of Science have been appointed as Academy Professors – congratulations to all!
Hämeenlinna Art Museum’s exhibition brings artworks to life through film
Hämeenlinna Art Museum will open a new exhibition Kehyskertomuksia: 24 fps / Reframing Cinema, produced in collaboration with the Aalto University Department of Film ELO.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Tô Lâm visited Aalto University
The visit was hosted by President of Aalto University Ilkka Niemelä.
New funding introduces health technology themes into FITech Network University's course offering
FITech Network University, a network of Finnish universities of technology coordinated by Aalto University, has been granted new funding that expands the network's course offering with themes related to health technology.
Aalto 2040 – share your views on our future
What should be considered in the long-term development of our education and research? Share your insights by 12 November!
Aalto Doctoral Education Services Receives Unite! Award
Aalto's Unite! Doctoral Education Team, led by Dr Minna Söderqvist, received an award for their long-term efforts to enhance doctoral mobility and collaboration across the Unite! Alliance. The award ceremony took place during the XII Unite! DIalogue.
Take part in developing Aalto's future scenarios for 2040
How should Aalto University develop its core activities considering the rapidly changing and uncertain operating environment? Share your thoughts by 12 November!
Dean's List scholarships awarded to business students who have excelled in their studies
Dean of the School of Business awards students every autumn
President Ilkka Niemelä to alumni: 'At Aalto, we dare to dream - and we dare to do'
Aalto Alumni Weekend brought together 1 400 alumni.
XII Unite! Dialogue at Aalto University: A Week of Collaboration and Connection
Across meetings, social activities, and ceremonies, Uniters continued to strengthen the shared vision of Unite! and build sustainable collaborations.
The Alum of the Year Juha Jolkkonen Has Built an Impressive Career as a Leader, Physician and Reformer
Alum of the Year Juha Jolkkonen has played an active role in developing the Aalto Executive MBA program for the City of Helsinki.
Alum Nina Zhao: Curiosity has taken me far
Nina Zhao has graduated from the master's program in Global Management, and she currently works at EY People Advisory Services in New York.
Support for the transition to working life and insights into one's own skills
Participants of the latest mentoring programme Inka Vettenranta and Marek HudeÄŤek share their mentoring experiences.
Ten nameless meeting rooms – Suggest a name!
Propose name suggestions for meeting rooms themed around time and seasons.
Eight new teams onboarded the Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme this autumn
Eight new teams onboarded the Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme this autumn. With ideas stemming from fields such as design, gaming, music, AI and XR, the teams take their first steps towards becoming startup founders.
School of Science Alumnus of the Year Matti Aksela: it’s always worth learning something new
Aksela mentors international students through the Aalto International Talent programme and hopes to see even greater diversity in the technology sector.
School of Electrical Engineering Alum of the Year 2025 Ville Voipio shares his insights on the importance of adaptability
Three themes guide Ville Voipio's career: digitalisation, sustainability and economic well-being. He received the Alum of the Year award at the Alumni Weekend event on 25 October 2025.
From polymer technology to international research centres – Chemical engineering alum of the year Petri Lehmus
Petri Lehmus, Vice President of Research and Development at Neste Corporation, has been named alum of the year by the School of Chemical Engineering. Throughout his career, he has led international research centres, built the success story of Neste’s renewable business and advanced chemical engineering research and education at Aalto University.
