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Alum Laura Suomalainen: 鈥漈he idea of always having your life with you and being able to move from place to place spoke to me.鈥
Laura Suomalainen had long dreamed of "Vanlife" until the opportunity to go on exchange to Norway set the wheels of her dream in motion. Nowadays she travels across Europe in her own van and works remotely.
TexirC project meeting held at Valmet鈥檚 Fiber Technology Center
August 18, 2025 鈥 The results meeting of the TexirC project took place at Valmet鈥檚 Fiber Technology Center.
Professor Iiro Harjunkoski has been appointed as Deputy Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy
Professor Iiro Harjunkoski has been appointed as Deputy Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy for the period 1 September 2025 to 31 December 2026.
Mikael 鈥淢iklu鈥 Silvanto started as Professor of Practice at Aalto University鈥檚 School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The professorship, established with donated funds, started on the 15th of August 2025 at the Department of Design and will focus on developing collaboration models between people and technology.
Modern Helsinki Map presents jewels of contemporary architecture
Modern Helsinki Map presents over 50 significant examples of modernist and contemporary architecture in the Helsinki region.
Annual meeting of textile chemistry group held
August 8, 2025 鈥 The Textile Chemistry Group convened its Annual Meeting on Friday, August 8, bringing together researchers, doctoral candidates, master鈥檚 students, and interns to share their latest work in advancing sustainable textile technologies. The meeting was inaugurated and chaired by Professor Ali Tehrani, Head of the Textile Chemistry Group, who welcomed all members and emphasized the importance of collaborative research in shaping the future of the textile industry.
Alusta pavilion moved to the Aalto Campus
The giant insect hotel, Alusta pavilion invites pollinators and other species, also humans to get together.
Aalto University endowment provides EUR 42 million for education and research this year
The endowment investments returned 1.7% during first half of 2025
Change to the deadline for enrollment in connection with applying for readmission
From August 1, 2025 onward, in connection with applying for readmission, the student must enroll for the academic year within 28 days from the date of the decision.
Short breaks in Aalto network services on Saturday 16 August 2025 between 10 and 16
Aalto University core network under maintenance
A unique opportunity for Aalto University graduates at MIT
A unique opportunity for Aalto University graduates: Pursue MIT's Master of Finance (MFin) program with financial support from Vuolteenaho Fellowship
Delays in the processing of financial aid applications 鈥 students may have to wait for decisions and benefits
Kela has received a large number of applications for the housing supplement for students due to recent changes in the housing benefits available to students.
Back on track 鈥搘orkshop series 6.10. & 3.11.2025
Aalto's study psychologists and a guidance counsellor are organizing a two-time peer support workshop series for students who are returning to their studies after a longer break or who have studied very little during the past year.
Professor Jaakko Aspara has been appointed as Program Director for the School of Business Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Programme
Principal University Lecturer Johanna Bragge will continue as Associate Program Director for the Program
Call for doctoral student tutors, September 2025
Sign-up to be a tutor for new doctoral students as part of the Aalto Doctoral Orientation Days!
Creating room for connection, dialogue, and collective planning is more important than ever
Two workshops were organised to build bridges and foster meaningful action on EDI at the Aalto School of Business.
Keys to growth: Launching new enterprises to lift all of Finland
This article series tells the story of Aalto鈥檚 work as a builder of a better society. Aalto Founder School equips students with the skills needed to set up and lead a successful growth companies
Researchers turn energy loss into a way of creating lossless photonics-based devices
Turning energy loss from a fatal flaw into a dial for fine-tuning new states of matter into existence could yield better laser, quantum and optical technology.
Finland's oldest education export program, Executive MBA degree in South Korea, celebrates its 30th anniversary
Aalto EE's impact on Korean business has been significant
