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From Mikkeli to Otaniemi and on to the world
The School of Business Bachelor’s Programme in International Business will move to Otaniemi in August 2026
Students developed a service blueprint for remote plant advisory services
A multidisciplinary team of master’s degree students from Aalto University collaborated with Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) in a customized project
Professor Pauliina Ilmonen: Learning mathematical software in upper secondary school takes time away from learning the basics
Pauliina Ilmonen, Professor of Statistics at Aalto University, will step into the role of Dean of the School of Science at the beginning of June. She wants to emphasize the fundamentals in the study of mathematics.
Students’ opportunities for language learning to expand from autumn 2026
Founded in 2025, KiePe – Network for Language Centre Pedagogy, Teaching and Research – will broaden the range of language courses available to students at universities in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The KiePe network, composed of the University of Helsinki, Aalto University, the University of the Arts Helsinki, and Hanken School of Economics, will offer their students the chance to take elective language courses at any of the network universities in the future.
Students will be able register for courses via the cross-institutional studies service (RIPA) from autumn 2026. By autumn 2028, the study paths of the network universities will be harmonised to some extent, which will make cross-institutional studies even easier.
Students wishing to take language courses outside their home university can register for language courses offered by the network universities through the cross-institutional studies service and view the course offerings on the universities’ websites. More detailed information about the course offering and registration practices will be provided in August 2026.
Students will be able register for courses via the cross-institutional studies service (RIPA) from autumn 2026. By autumn 2028, the study paths of the network universities will be harmonised to some extent, which will make cross-institutional studies even easier.
Students wishing to take language courses outside their home university can register for language courses offered by the network universities through the cross-institutional studies service and view the course offerings on the universities’ websites. More detailed information about the course offering and registration practices will be provided in August 2026.
Nordea and Aalto University to explore the future of AI and human-machine interaction
Aalto University and Nordea are launching a long term research and education partnership to explore how machine agency will shape the future of services.
New e book apps will replace Adobe Digital Editions from 20 May
There will be changes to how DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected e books are downloaded in Ebook Central, EBSCO eBooks and VLeBooks. Adobe Digital Editions will be replaced by new apps that better support accessibility.
Campus restaurants’ opening hours during summer 2026
Campus restaurants have reduced opening hours during the summer holiday season.
Enhance your teaching skills - register now for autumn 2026 pedagogical courses
Explore the course selection in autumn 2026 and register!
Student Saad Ahmed found the perfect balance of academic excellence and wellbeing at Aalto
Originally searching for the best structural engineering programmes in the world, Saad Ahmed from Pakistan found something unexpected at Aalto University: a combination of top-level education, hands-on learning, and a student culture that genuinely prioritizes wellbeing and balance alongside academic excellence.
Make May the month of movement!
Listen to a mini-webinar about brain and exercise on 28 May. Make sustainable mobility part of your working or study day.
Civil engineering student Emma Lahtinen appreciates hands-on projects and the warm sense of community
Emma Lahtinen became interested in civil engineering because it combines natural sciences, visual design, and spatial thinking. At Aalto University, she has especially appreciated the hands-on projects and the close-knit community.
Sisu’s Timeline and Structure of studies views to be improved based on student feedback
The 2025 updates to Sisu elicited extensive student feedback. Funidata will release improvements to the new Timeline and Structure of studies views during 2026.
Student - Share your views of language use at Aalto by 24 May
Your response is important. The survey will be used to develop general language practices at Aalto.
New DPSP tool for doctoral studies to be published on 18 May
A new tool for preparing and handling the doctoral personal study plan for doctoral students and supervising professors
Summer courses in languages, culture and communication
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses.
Teachers: Refer your students to a guidance session for information searches, bookable via MyStudies
MyStudies now gives students an easy way to book a time for a personalised guidance session on information searches.
Students: Book a personal guidance session for information searches through MyStudies
Do you want help with finding information, using source literature or starting your thesis? Library Services provides personalised guidance sessions for information searches. You can now conveniently book a guidance session through MyStudies.
CommTECH camp Higlight summer school in Indonesia 2026
ITS Surabaya University organises a summer school in Indonesia
