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Radical creativity online course reached 10,000 registrants
By practicing creativity, you develop the skills and mindset needed to overcome obstacles and solve various challenges.
Aalto University and Saab sign a new ten-year collaboration agreement
The second ten-year collaboration agreement strengthens and deepens research cooperation
Design Factory Unveils New Publication on Creative Practices
The visual documentary Designing Culture - Perspectives on Creative Practices from Aalto Design Factory Designers explores the essence of what makes Design Factory a unique, design-driven organization and offers insights into the creative practices that drive innovation and learning. “My goal was to shine a light on the often-unseen yet deeply impactful work of the design professionals who help shape the culture and identity of Aalto Design Factory”, states the editor, Design Coordinator Anna Kuukka.
Grants from the Finnish Cultural Foundation for science and art
A total of 37 individuals or groups from Aalto University received grants for science or art
Valmet and Aalto strengthen cooperation - AI and green transition as future themes
The five-year partnership agreement builds on a long history of cooperation.
Collaborative workshop on innovation for a more versatile use of space
ACRE and Aalto University are participating in the EU co-funded JAVIST project, which is developing and innovating shared spaces on campus.
New research environments on the roadmap
The environments selected for the first time on the Roadmap for the Finnish Research Infrastructures will explore ice and wave modelling, human-centred virtualisation, industrial biotechnology as well as the universe and register-based data sets, among other things
Online course on Wood Mechanics starts 24.2.2025
Learn 100% online about the engineering potential of wood as a complex natural material.
Important information on PIN code usage at Aalto University campus
A PIN code is required to open the outer doors on the Aalto University campus at certain times.
First results of the campus wide recycling campaign
The Aalto community-wide recycling campaign was launched in October 2024.
Student Julian Wesch recommends his programme for those who want to build a global network
EIT Manufacturing Master’s programme is a second double degree programme for German Julian Wesch, who completed his Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering in Germany and Mexico. Before his studies at Aalto University, he studied for one year at the University College Dublin, Ireland for his Master’s.
Training to support research offered in AI, ethics, data management, software – register now
New topics included! Registrations for spring 2025 are open.
Alum Niklas Huotari: Five tips to start your career
Alum Niklas Huotari wants to help people succeed in their careers, both through his job and as an active member of the Aalto community.
Apply now: Unite! Visiting Professorship Program at TU Darmstadt
TuDa is looking for experienced postdocs as visiting professors for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Student Maleeha Maqbool is planning to start her own manufacturing startup after graduating
Maleeha Maqbool had already worked eight years in manufacturing industry in her home country Pakistan before starting the Master’s programme. Experiencing two different cultures and manufacturing practices both in Aalto University, Finland and Trento University, Italy has been the best part of her studies so far.
Business & economics and computer science ranked in top 100 globally
The Times Higher Education ranking measures universities with 18 indicators, including international research and citations .
New Urban Policy Council chairperson Kalland: Our education system is not as equal as we think – family has larger impact than grades
The new Urban Policy Council is an autonomous and independent research panel that produces a critical report of a chosen urban policy theme every year. Its first report, published today, is about education and learning, with a particular focus on the segregation of learning and well-being in early childhood.
Student Jeehwan Lee has realized that the mining industry will need more professionals like him in the future
South-Korean Jeehwan Lee studies in European Mining Course Master’s programme, which combines studies in Aalto University, RWTH Aachen and Montanuniversität Leoben. He feels that studying never gets boring with all the various courses provided from the partnering universities.
From Satellite Positioning to 3D Modeling – Society Benefits from the Collaboration Between Aalto and NLS
The collaboration between Aalto University and the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) is exceptionally close, extensive, and long-term.
