Alum Sari Ovaska: 'It was clear to me that I wanted to help create better workplaces for others'
Our alum Sari Ovaska broadened her expertise during her study leave, and transitioned from an auditor position to a new career in HR.
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New mapping approach shows wolverine population spreading in Finland
The study introduces a new approach to mapping the occurrence and distribution of animal species.
Running on empty? UniSport's tips will boost your energy heading into summer!
Long sedentary periods during the workday effect both the body and mind. Regular breaks and even little bits of movement improve alertness, concentration and well-being at work.
Summer School Teacher Interview: Visual communication design has the power to influence perceptions, opinions, and decisions
Cvijeta Miljak teaches Visual Narratives and AR, a new course offered by Aalto University Summer School. The course allows students to explore the multimodal aspects of media and develop their creative confidence in visual communication design and storytelling.
Changes in Maarintie 8 parking spaces
The temporary parking spaces behind Maarintie 8 will be removed during spring 2026.
Honorary Doctors in Arts and Design 2025
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has granted the title of Honorary Doctor to six distinguished professionals in the fields of art and design.
Can gaming support mental health? Researchers to present Dark Souls study at CHI '25
A well-known role-playing videogame is helping players cope with real-world challenges like depression, say researchers from Aalto University.
Cinema Sheryl opens its doors – New student-oriented cinema aiming at young people and film culture
The cinema brings a completely new, student-driven perspective to the movie experience – designed for and by young people.
Pekka Peljo appointed as Associate Professor (tenured) at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
D.Sc. (Tech.) Pekka Peljo has been appointed as Associate Professor (tenured) position at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science as of 1 April 2025. The field of the professorship is Electrolytic Processes for Green Energy Transition.
Specialisation programme in film and television dramaturgy met a need in the field
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University organised a specialization programme in film and television dramaturgy, offering screenwriting professionals the opportunity to deepen their expertise in expert roles related to audiovisual storytelling.
A digital twin in the mining industry gets a machine learning boost
Optimizing and visualizing the mining process requires combining physics and data-driven approaches.
‘Sport is the most important useless thing in the world’
Tero Tiitu, three-time world floorball champion, shared his experiences of combining studies, competitive sport and working life
Low-emission local energy enhances campus energy self-sufficient
The solution relies on combining local production and the district heating system, as well as low-temperature and cooling networks.
Keys to growth: How a student satellite became Finland’s new success story
In this article series, we highlight Aalto University’s work as a builder of a better society.
Slowness in Microsoft cloud services (e.g. Outlook) fixed
The disruptions in Microsoft's cloud services since yesterday have been fixed.
How is the basic funding distributed within the university – the funding model in a nutshell
The funding model is used to implement the university's strategy, i.e. resources are allocated to various activities to support our strategic goals, say President Ilkka Niemelä and CFO Marianna Bom.
Sisu instructions for teachers now fully available on aalto.fi
All language versions are now available on aalto.fi.
Give feedback on EXAM-electronic examination service and take part in a prize draw
The survey is open until 20 April 2025.
