News
New macular degeneration treatment the first to halt disease’s progression
Aalto University researchers have uncovered a promising way to treat the dry form of the age- related macular degeneration (AMD) in the early diagnosis phase that could potentially stop its progression. The novel treatment approach aims to strengthen the protective mechanisms of affected cells using heat, explains Professor Ari Koskelainen.
UniSport membership now also available with a monthly fee!
Starting from 21 October, members of the university community can purchase UniSport membership with an affordable monthly fee. The monthly membership is fixed-term for the first 12 months, after which it continues automatically until further notice.
An inspection of the study environment on Aalto University’s campuses, take the survey and make an impact!
All students are invited to answer the anonymous well-being survey from October 27 2025 to November 10 2025. The survey is part of the inspection of the study environment and is coordinated by FSHS.
Influenza vaccinations in occupational health care in autumn 2025
Also this fall, Aalto's employees will be offered free basic level influenza vaccinations.
High demand for blood donations – donate blood this week
Book your appointment – one donation can save up to three lives. Aalto employees can donate blood during working hours twice a year. Let’s help together!
Schedule your autumn 2025 My Dialogues conversation
Check out these key tips for having a quality 1-1 discussion.
UniSport Autumn 2025 – Energy and Well-being for the students and staff
UniSport offers versatile opportunities for exercise and recovery at sports centers, on campuses, and online.
Welcome to the Friends Program!
Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
Still time to register for Aalto walk & run event 20.9.2025
Join the whole Aalto community's free of charge outdoor sports event - sign up now!
Terveystalo continues as Aalto University's occupational health care service provider
Aalto's occupational health care services were tendered during the spring of 2025. The new contract will come into effect 1.1.2026.
UniSport Autumn 2025 – Energy and Well-being
UniSport offers versatile opportunities for exercise and recovery at sports centers, on campuses, and online.
Floorball and futsal for Aalto BIZ staff at the Otahalli sports hall – Welcome
If you are interested in getting some exercise in good company, you are warmly welcome to join!
Teacher – here’s how you can add movement to teaching!
Interrupting long sedentary periods has positive effects on health and learning, so it would be beneficial to incorporate movement into teaching.
Herd immunity may not work how we think
A new study from researchers at Aalto University suggests that our picture of herd immunity may be incomplete — and that understanding how people are connected could be just as important as knowing how many are immune.
Teacher services challenges all Aaltonians to volunteering
Aalto University Teacher services held a recreation day with volunteering.
Updated titles for Aalto's Key Research Areas
The titles of our seven key research areas, along with the graphic that unifies them, have been revised for clarity and conciseness.
Support for students impacted by the crisis in the Middle East
The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis
Support for staff and students impacted by the crisis in the Middle East
The university supports and helps staff and students in dealing with the crisis
Apply to EIT Urban Mobility Specialist Innovation Call (1st Cut-Off DL 23 Sept 2025)
EIT Urban Mobility’s Strategic Innovation Open Call 2026-2028 just launched! The total estimated funding allocated to this Call is 60 million EUR for 3 years. The Call has multiple cut-off dates The indicative funding for the first submission cut-off is: 9 million EUR. Each project may receive up to 2 million EUR of EIT funding. EIT Urban Mobility will reimburse up to 65% of the eligible project costs, while the minimum co-funding rate for all proposals is 35%.
CCA Research Funding available for cross-school and cross-disciplinary research collaborations
The internal research funding of cross-cutting approaches aims to support innovative, cross-disciplinary research initiatives at Aalto University. We are looking for blue-sky thinking and significant impact on the future society. Deadline for proposals is 14 October 2025.
