Summer School Teacher Interview: How can businesses make decisions that minimize harm to human rights?
This summer, Aalto University Summer Schools offers a new summer course on Responsible Business Conduct, where students will learn about corporate social responsibility and business ethics in crisis contexts. We spoke with course teacher Daria Nagaivska to hear more about the content of the summer course.
Call for proposals: Internal seed funding from Aalto Networking Platform available
Aalto's internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. Deadline for proposals is 1st of April 2025.
Record-speed waves on extremely water-repellent surfaces
An interdisciplinary team of physicists and biomedical engineers unlocked new properties in capillary waves thanks to superhydrophobicity.
What do equality, diversity and inclusion mean in your work?
Each employee is encouraged to reflect on this as part of their My Dialogues discussion
Cyber security and data protection increasingly relevant – update your skills!
Complete the updated courses by the end of the year
Issue fixed: Major issue in Aalto's technical services on 12 February 2025
Update 12 Feb, 14:20: The issue has been fixed
Summer School Teacher Interview: Nature has to be more present in our design decisions
Emīlija Veselova is teaching the new summer course Designing with Nature for Sustainability at Aalto University Summer School this August. Now, she explains why neglecting nature can have a harmful impact on design in society.
Aalto University stops posting on X and moves content to other channels
The university has opened an account on Bluesky, where Aalto can be found with the handle @aalto.fi.
Over 50 alumni and friends of Aalto gathered in Boston for the Dean’s Aalto alumni get-together
In the event, the participants heard the latest news of Aalto, learned about the US Government debt, and met old and new acquaintances. The event was hosted by School of Business alumni Tuomo and Tarja Vuolteenaho at their home.
Summer School Teacher Interview: ‘My dream is for participants to leave the course happier than when they started’
Ashish Thapliyal teaches the brand new summer course by Aalto University Summer School; Happiness Science from Finland. We had a chat with Ashish to find out whether happiness can truly be taught.
Languages, culture and communication courses in period IV
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses in period IV.
Studies in chemical engineering led Nenne Nordström to emission monitoring: "I have learned that attitude is everything”
Studies in chemical engineering led Nenne Nordström to emission monitoring: "I have learned that attitude is everything”
Sisu student homepage to be upgraded
Sisu’s current homepage for students will be revamped in the spring.
Research reveals hidden carbon emissions in urban parks: landscape life cycle assessment paves the way for low-carbon parks
The emissions generated during the construction of parks could still be reduced.
Extension application fees in 2025
The €50 processing fee for extension applications is in effect as of 1 January 2025. Extension applications will be available on Sisu in March, and payment can be made through Paytrail.
Internship opportunities in Singapore
Apply for internship in Singapore (bachelor/master/doctoral). Application period ends 31.3.2025
Aalto graduates to receive e-diplomas as of August 2025 – What will change?
Aalto is switching to e-diplomas in August 2025, bringing easy access, eco-friendliness and other benefits.
Autoethnography of Techno-Spiritual Practices at CHI 2025
Doctoral Researcher Xiaran (Sarah) Song’s paper titled “Walking in My Shoes: An Autoethnography of Techno-Spiritual Practices” has been accepted at the prestigious CHI Conference
New course feedback contact details
The course feedback support address coursefeedback@aalto.fi has been discontinued and new course feedback contact details are available.
