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, rich_text en Building a future through digital growth /en/news/building-a-future-through-digital-growth Tue, 19 May 2026 11:24:21 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1373118 at /en In an era of complexity, uncertainty, and austerity, a clear vision towards growth is more important than ever. Finland and Europe need economic growth, and digital solutions offer a genuine path forward across all industries. By combining business expertise with academic knowledge, the Center for Digital Business Growth (CDBG) provides concrete support for companies looking to grow. Research & Art Aalto digital working Enhance your teaching skills - register now for autumn 2026 pedagogical courses /en/news/enhance-your-teaching-skills-register-now-for-autumn-2026-pedagogical-courses Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:45:33 +0000 Heidy Tiits-Tikkanen 1366930 at /en Explore the course selection in autumn 2026 and register! Studies University Aikuisryhmä juttelee yhdessä tarralla koristellun kannettavan äärellä modernissa huoneessa. 1 in 4 mental health patients hurt by wording in electronic health records, finds study /en/news/1-in-4-mental-health-patients-hurt-by-wording-in-electronic-health-records-finds-study Mon, 11 May 2026 12:29:07 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1371856 at /en Errors, disrespectful language and information perceived as unnecessary in electronic health records can feel offensive to patients Press releases Research & Art Saija Simola MyCourses maintenance break Mon 15 June, 2026 at 9.00-17.00 /en/news/mycourses-maintenance-break-mon-15-june-2026-at-900-1700 Fri, 08 May 2026 06:02:03 +0000 Outi Rautakoura 1371585 at /en MyCourses maintenance break on 15 June 2026 starting at 9.00. During this break, the service is not in use. Studies MyCourses activity Creative Teaching in the Age of AI: What Changes – and What Stays the Same? /en/news/creative-teaching-in-the-age-of-ai-what-changes-and-what-stays-the-same Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Timo Ovaska 1369778 at /en Nearly a hundred Aalto teachers and education professionals gathered at Marsio Presents: Creative Teaching in the Age of AI to explore how rapidly evolving AI tools are changing teaching practices, while core goals like critical thinking, motivation, real-world problem solving and human interaction remain essential. Keynotes, teacher examples, and thematic dialogue sessions highlighted concrete ways to use AI as a responsible partner in teaching, and showed a strong appetite for ongoing, peer-based pedagogical dialogue and sharing of good practices. Studies Two speakers in a studio with large AI-themed screens behind them, text about human judgement and trust. AAC decisions at the 7 April 2026 meeting /en/news/aac-decisions-at-the-7-april-2026-meeting Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:54:21 +0000 Pirjo Peippo-Lavikka 1368207 at /en AAC approved the curriculum of the Aalto University Language Centre 2026–2028 and appointed a deputy to Aalto University Research Ethics Committee. University A-logo kampuksella AI companions can comfort lonely users but may deepen distress over time /en/news/ai-companions-can-comfort-lonely-users-but-may-deepen-distress-over-time Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:17 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1366010 at /en Long-term use of AI companions may give comfort, but research indicates it may negatively impact users’ wellbeing and their ability to navigate real world relationships. Press releases Research & Art Hahmo istuu ruudun edessä, pikselihymy ja sydänpuhekuplat leijuvat heidän välissään Aalto participating in study voucher pilot /en/news/aalto-participating-in-study-voucher-pilot Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:58:09 +0000 Marjukka Sarviharju 1366234 at /en Study vouchers give young people who have no study place the opportunity to take 30 credits of course at an open university free of charge. With study vouchers, they can explore the various fields of learning at Aalto University by taking open university courses. Studies University Opintosetelikuva 3 Fragmented phone use — not total screen time — is the main driver of information overload, study finds /en/news/fragmented-phone-use-not-total-screen-time-is-the-main-driver-of-information-overload-study-finds Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:13:36 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1364402 at /en Amid hot discussion on screen time, social media use and the impact of digital devices on our well-being, a seven-month study from Aalto University in Finland sheds new light on what overwhelms users the most –– and the results aren’t what you might think. Press releases Kuormittavinta on kännykän jatkuva vilkuilu ja toistuva viestittely pitkin päivää. Kuva: Matti Ahlgren, Aalto-yliopisto. Learning Futures Hackathon – Join us in building the future of learning! /en/news/learning-futures-hackathon-join-us-in-building-the-future-of-learning Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:38:39 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1362770 at /en Finnish higher education institutions have built a shared data platform that brings together data related to higher education and learners in a new way. The platform holds enormous potential, and its full capabilities have not yet been realized. At the Learning Futures Hackathon, participants will work together to explore how this data can benefit learners, higher education institutions, and society. University Learning Futures Hackathon Call for Matti Lehti grant proposals 2026 /en/news/call-for-matti-lehti-grant-proposals-2026 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:16:08 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1359893 at /en The applications must relate to the theme of digital information society University opiskelija koodaa Sisu development in 2025 and outlook for 2026 /en/news/sisu-development-in-2025-and-outlook-for-2026 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:19:59 +0000 Laura Törmälä 1359891 at /en Key highlights from Sisu development in 2025 and information on development plans for 2026. Studies Kolme hahmoa 'Plan with Sisu' -tekstin alla. Yksi pitää läppäriä, toinen käyttää puseroa ja kolmannella on paita. AAC decisions - 1/2026 meeting /en/news/aac-decisions-12026-meeting Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:11:18 +0000 Pirjo Peippo-Lavikka 1358202 at /en AAC decided on the Aalto University student admissions criteria regarding the certificate-based score for the certificate-based admissions of the Master of Science in Technology and for the combined-score admissions of architecture. University Aalto-yliopsto Teacher: Share your views on materials suitable for self-study and their publication process /en/news/teacher-share-your-views-on-materials-suitable-for-self-study-and-their-publication-process Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:03:58 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1355928 at /en Aalto University teachers and researchers: please share your wishes and experiences on creating and sharing content at Aalto that can be published as open educational resources (OER), in a variety of media formats. University Opin.fi Decisions made at AAC meeting December 2025 /en/news/decisions-made-at-aac-meeting-december-2025 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:32:08 +0000 Minna Pasanen 1355527 at /en AAC had a meeting in December 2025. Review the decisions and the 2026 annual plan. University Otaniemi Â鶹´«Ã½ on winter Data protection while updating student information /en/news/data-protection-while-updating-student-information-0 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:18:17 +0000 Laura Törmälä 1355076 at /en Before updating a student's personal information the student has to be identified. Studies Kolme hahmoa 'Plan with Sisu' -tekstin alla. Yksi pitää läppäriä, toinen käyttää puseroa ja kolmannella on paita. "Tools for Multilingual Teaching" and other training now offered as tailored, on-demand sessions /en/news/tools-for-multilingual-teaching-and-other-training-now-offered-as-tailored-on-demand-sessions Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:24:49 +0000 Outi Rautakoura 1346300 at /en Book a training for your group on topical themes. University Five people discussing around a table with a large map. One person wears a red floral shirt, others wear casual clothes. Finnish AI Region Secures Second Term with Top Marks from EU /en/news/finnish-ai-region-secures-second-term-with-top-marks-from-eu Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:12:58 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1354178 at /en Finnish AI Region (FAIR) EDIH has been selected to continue operations for a second term with excellent ratings. European Union continuation funding enables service expansion from the beginning of 2026. Aalto University is one of 10 partners in FAIR. Cooperation Press releases Ajatteleva henkilön siluetti, jonka oikealla puolella on värikkäitä digitaalisia tietoja ja grafiikkaa. Turning bold digital ideas into real transformation with change management /en/news/turning-bold-digital-ideas-into-real-transformation-with-change-management Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:36:19 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1352342 at /en Adapt or lose. The new Aalto University Summer School course Change Management for Digital Transformation equips you with all the tools for leading strategic digital change in organisations. Studies A person with long dark hair wearing a white turtleneck top stands indoors near a large window. Expand your professional network by joining the Thematic Working Groups (TWG) /en/news/expand-your-professional-network-by-joining-the-thematic-working-groups-twg Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:38:31 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1344975 at /en Thematic Working Groups are enabling partners to openly discuss, collaborate and build thought leadership around solutions to real industry challenges. Cooperation EIT Manufacturing Thematic Working Groups 2025-2026.