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Erasmus+ Staff Training Week: Transnational Joint Courses and the Exchange Student’s Path from Home to Host
Twenty-five participants from across Europe gathered at Aalto University for this year’s Erasmus+ Staff Training Week, focused on transnational joint courses and student mobility.
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 in the autumn of 2025. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses
Dean's summer letter 2025 - School of Chemical Engineering
As we approach the summer holidays, I'd like to take a moment to reflect on the start of the year and revisit some key highlights.
Aalto University again ranked Finland’s top university in the QS World University Rankings
Aalto placed 114th globally
New Academy Research Fellows and Academy Projects
A total of 44 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellowship and Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland – congratulations to all!
FITech Network University's new project increases the network’s capabilities in continuous learning
FITech FORWARD project aims to develop the member universities’ ability to create offerings of micro-credentials to meet the current skill needs in the field of technology.
New department heads and deputies appointed at the School of Electrical Engineering
Tomi Laurila will take over as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, while Tuomas Savolainen will taker over as Director of the Metsähovi Radio Observatory. Ville Viikari and Tapio Lokki will remain in their current roles.
President's Letter, 17 June 2025: Remember to thank yourself and your colleagues
'All our successes are the result of the dedicated work of Aaltonians,' Ilkka Niemelä says.
Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation: Aalto University's Information Technology Program Turns 30
This summer, Aalto University’s Information Technology Program (ITP) celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Visiting address updated to Otakaari 1 in Word and LibreOffice templates
The visiting address updated to Otakaari 1 (was 24) to correspond with the Registry office's.
Pollinators – tiny helpers in the work for biodiversity
Bee-assisted biomonitoring has started on the Otaniemi Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
Student Niklas Hamberg represents Aalto and Unite! at the 2025 European Student Assembly in Strasbourg
Over 250 university students from across Europe gathered at the European Parliament in Strasbourg for the European Student Assembly (ESA) 2025.
Summary of the work of the Digivisio 2030 project so far
Started in 2021, the Digivision 2030 project has now reached its halfway point. This news presents the project's achievements and outlines the goals for the second half.
Board approved the financial plan 2026–2029
The Aalto University Foundation Board’s meeting was held on Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 10-11 June, 2025
New course feedback questions will be implemented starting 8.8.2025
The end-of-course surveys that will open 8.8.2025 will automatically have new course feedback questions.
Applications are now open for FITech autumn courses
Apply now for over 160 courses offered by Finnish universities of technology.
Linux common shell servers will be upgraded to Ubuntu 24.04 on 23 and 30 June
Maintenance break for the entire day during the upgrade from 10 onwards
Material bank features
You can free crop a selected image in the material bank before you download it. There is a gallery view option, too, when scrolling images per folder.
Training for Aalto University's internal workplace mediators in August 2025!
Help resolve workplace conflicts by attending the "How to Address Conflicts in the Workplace" training or applying for Aalto University's internal mediation program, both aimed at improving communication and restoring a positive work environment. Visit the Finnish pages for more information.