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Suomen Messusäätiö donates EUR 3.1 million ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University for a Professorship in Experience and Event Business
The professorship will be established at the Department of Marketing in the Aalto University School of Business
New JUKO shop stewards to be elected in late 2025
JUKO elects new shop stewards for the next two-year term from schools and personnel associations in November-December 2025
Textile Chemistry Group Members Welcomes Ritesh After Parental Leave
The Textile Chemistry Group warmly welcomed back Ritesh Sharma, a PhD scholar, on Monday following his parental leave.
Aalto Wiki to require Multifactor Authentication (MFA) from 1 December 2025 onwards
MFA required when you log in from outside the Aalto network
Aalto IT Thursday News 6 November 2025 at 10 to 11
Join us to hear the latest on current topics of general interest for all Aaltonians, presented by Aalto IT.
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
Changes to Microsoft 365 Apps updates and Visio and Project installations
On Microsoft's recommendation, 365 Apps apps such as Word and Excel will be switched on centrally managed Windows 11 workstations to update in the Monthly Enterprise channel instead of the previous Semi-Annual Enterprise channel.
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!
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Tô Lâm visited Aalto University
The visit was hosted by President of Aalto University Ilkka Niemelä.
Email spam filtering had an issue on 30 October 2025
Between about 02:00 and 09:45, messages from outside Aalto have been marked as junk, but can be found in the junk folder.
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!
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!
Participate in the Autumn 2025 trainings!
Employees are offered plenty of staff training opportunities - have a look of the courses offerings and register!
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.
Aalto Wiki: automatic archiving for workspaces that have not been edited for more than 5 years
Archiving every 3 months in the future
Ten nameless meeting rooms – Suggest a name!
Propose name suggestions for meeting rooms themed around time and seasons.
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.
Andreas Mortensen and Marita Niemelä to continue as Aalto University Board members
The term is three years and will begin 1 January 2026.
The redesign of thesis management - submission and evaluation of bachelor's theses is moving to Salesforce
During the first year, 4300 thesis records have been created in Salesforce and 2700 theses have been submitted. Next, the submission and evaluation of bachelor's theses will move to Salesforce, and the study plan process for doctoral students will be developed.
