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Is academic freedom being respected? Respond to a survey by 10 November
The Committee for Public Information (TJNK) asks responses from researchers and experts working with research.

Glitch artwork challenges to see art in a different light
Laura Könönen's sculpture was unveiled on 14 October at the Otaniemi campus.

Run for academic committees and make an impact
Members will be elected for the committees for the new term starting in 2026

Prestigious THE university ranking places Aalto University again among the top 200 in the world
Aalto advanced particularly in teaching and partnerships with industry

Board invites Aaltonians to participate in the University Preview
The Aalto University Board convened on 25 September 2025

Information is our valuable asset – Let’s work together to ensure cybersecurity
All university employees must complete a course on cybersecurity by the end of the year, as well as courses on data protection and ethical principles

Aalto developing a multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme – students to choose their major during their studies
Set to launch in autumn of 2027, the new multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme will combine science & technology, business, and arts & design

Students can receive Sustainability Action Booster expense grant for their ideas at any time
Significant impacts on sustainability culture can start with even small actions

Heikki Mannila appointed as Aalto University’s Associate Vice President, AI Strategy and Adoption
Mannila will begin in this position on 1 October 2025 and will also continue in his previous roles as a professor at the Department of Computer Science and as director of the multidisciplinary centre House of AI

Lauri Ström appointed Head of Investments
Ström will be responsible for the investment portfolio and investment strategy

Teacher – Please report corporate collaboration of your courses and improve student employment
Adding information is now easy through the course syllabus in MyCourses

Participate in shaping a new national vision for higher education and research
You are invited to respond to a survey concerning the goals of the vision and attend seminars

Aalto University President Ilkka Niemelä: Growth companies and established industries need people with new ideas
University graduates have a valuable role to play in renewing society, says Ilkka Niemelä in his speech to open the academic year

Aalto University Magazine explores acts of change
In its September issue, Aalto University Magazine highlights people and ideas that break routines and create change – from science to construction, from food to new materials.

Aalto University Rules of Conduct to enter into force on 1 September 2025
Rules of Conduct promote a safe and accessible environment for all community members and visitors.

Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion 2025!
The search for Campus Sustainability Champion is on again, submit your nomination!

Aalto University endowment provides EUR 42 million for education and research this year
The endowment investments returned 1.7% during first half of 2025

School of Science is recruiting new dean
The dean is appointed for a five-year term starting in the summer of 2026

Nature at the core of Aalto's campus plan
The trees in the Otaniemi manor area were significant to Alvar Aalto.
