Current news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/921186/feed News listing en Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech /en/news/studies-for-staff-offered-by-the-open-university-and-fitech-1 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:25:46 +0000 Riikka Savo 1357681 at /en The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of Aalto University. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses. Services Studies FITech Network University Open University School of Arts, Design and Architecture School of Business School of Chemical Engineering School of Electrical Engineering School of Engineering School of Science Teacher services continuos learning lifewide learning personnel staff trainings Studies University a person writing notes to her book Staff perspectives on the free courses offered by open university /en/news/staff-perspectives-on-the-free-courses-offered-by-open-university Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:32:47 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1356563 at /en Mari Nuottajärvi has developed her skills by participating in free courses for the staff at the open university. The studies have offered new ideas and deepened her expertise in areas such as leadership. Studies Open University architecture continuos learning lifewide learning personnel studies Research & Art Studies Mari Nuottajärven kuva Teacher: Share your views on materials suitable for self-study and their publication process /en/news/teacher-share-your-views-on-materials-suitable-for-self-study-and-their-publication-process Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:03:58 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1355928 at /en Aalto University teachers and researchers: please share your wishes and experiences on creating and sharing content at Aalto that can be published as open educational resources (OER), in a variety of media formats. Collaboration University Digivision 2030 FITech Network University Open University Teacher services continuos learning lifewide learning University Opin.fi Aalto lifewide learning enhanced its impact in 2025 /en/news/aalto-lifewide-learning-enhanced-its-impact-in-2025 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:42:03 +0000 Maiju Torkkeli 1355562 at /en The numbers of participants, courses, and completed study credits increased compared to the previous year. Teaching Aalto EE Aalto Summer School FITech Network University Open University continuos learning lifewide learning Studies University Photo by Mikko Raskinen Aalto University Summer School opens application period for summer 2026 /en/news/aalto-university-summer-school-opens-application-period-for-summer-2026 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:42:48 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1355543 at /en Summer School at Aalto University runs a total of 11 summer courses during July and August this year, with four brand-new courses in the curriculum. Studies Aalto Summer School application periods summer courses University People are gathered outdoors on a grassy field with stone structures in the background under a cloudy sky. “Listening and meeting people matters” /en/news/listening-and-meeting-people-matters Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:40:13 +0000 Maiju Torkkeli 1355724 at /en Having built a long career in the retail sector, Sampo Päällysaho decided to update his skills through Open University, as retail management increasingly requires understanding of different topics. Teaching Studies Open University continuos learning School of Business aaltobizalumni lifewide learning Studies Henkilö tummansinisessä bleiserissä ja viininpunaisessa villapaidassa istuu mustan pöydän ääressä puupaneeliseinän edessä. Virtual Reality and AI summer course focuses on technology as a means for human-centric innovation /en/news/virtual-reality-and-ai-summer-course-focuses-on-technology-as-a-means-for-human-centric-innovation Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:13:29 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1354182 at /en Gautam Vishwanath is the teacher for the new summer course Introduction to Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence this summer. In this interview, he lets us in on how these technologies will reshape how we experience history, empathise with distant conflicts, and influence persuasion. Studies Teaching Aalto Summer School artificial intelligence summer courses teaching virtual reality Studies A person in a grey suit and white shirt stands in a modern, multi-storey building with glass and metal railings. Become a confident English speaker this summer /en/news/become-a-confident-english-speaker-this-summer Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:48:00 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1353780 at /en Aalto University Summer Schools offers a brand-new course for students who want to take their English to the next level in professional situations like pitching, presenting a project, leading a team, giving or receiving feedback or in multicultural settings. Teaching Aalto Summer School summer courses teaching Studies A person stands against a wooden wall, wearing a black jacket and a white shirt with large black dots. Learn more about dual-use products and technologies - welcome to the course in spring 2026 /en/news/learn-more-about-dual-use-products-and-technologies-welcome-to-the-course-in-spring-2026 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:41:13 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1352777 at /en Dual-use of products is more relevant now than ever before. A course on dual-use products and technologies is open to anyone interested in the topic. Studies ELEC, Bachelor’s Programmes ELEC, Master's Programmes ELEC, Doctoral Programmes FITech Network University continuos learning SCI, Bachelor’s Programmes SCI, Master's Programmes SCI, Doctoral Programmes lifewide learning Studies Factory of The Future Turning bold digital ideas into real transformation with change management /en/news/turning-bold-digital-ideas-into-real-transformation-with-change-management Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:36:19 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1352342 at /en Adapt or lose. The new Aalto University Summer School course Change Management for Digital Transformation equips you with all the tools for leading strategic digital change in organisations. Digitalisation and AI Aalto Summer School change management digitalisation summer courses teachers Studies A person with long dark hair wearing a white turtleneck top stands indoors near a large window. Start the year with new insights – apply for FITech's spring courses! /en/news/start-the-year-with-new-insights-apply-for-fitechs-spring-courses Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:29:07 +0000 Riikka Savo 1351593 at /en Deepen your knowledge with courses from Finnish universities of technology, designed to meet the demands of the working life and help deepen your expertise for free. Business and economics Collaboration Digitalisation and AI Energy solutions Materials and natural resources Studies Sustainability Technology and engineering University FITech Network University lifewide learning Cooperation Studies University Kolme ihmistä katsoo jotain kannettavan tietokoneen näytöltä hymyillen. “This hands-on approach is the absolute best way to learn” – Loyola University and Aalto University partnered for the sixth time /en/news/this-hands-on-approach-is-the-absolute-best-way-to-learn-loyola-university-and-aalto-university Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:57:15 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1350421 at /en Isabel Towghi shares her experience from Aalto University Summer School. Aalto stories Studies Aalto Summer School partner university summer courses Studies A group of people sitting on stone steps in a park with trees and a yellow building in the background. Summer School Alum Story: Why diversity and inclusion matter – learnings from this summer /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-why-diversity-and-inclusion-matter-learnings-from-this-summer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:02:42 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1345898 at /en This summer’s course shows students that no organisation can afford to overlook its commitment to this topic, neither now nor in the future. Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories inclusion summer courses diversity Studies Two people seated on brown leather chairs in a room with framed portraits and wooden furniture. There was a disruption in Sisu that affected Open University registrations /en/news/there-was-a-disruption-in-sisu-that-affected-open-university-registrations Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:30:31 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1345891 at /en The registration system in Sisu experienced a disruption on the morning of 8 December. The disruption has now been resolved. Studies Open University Studies Enhance your teaching skills - register now for spring 2026 pedagogical courses /en/news/enhance-your-teaching-skills-register-now-for-spring-2026-pedagogical-courses Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:26:25 +0000 Heidy Tiits-Tikkanen 1340216 at /en Explore the course selection in spring 2026 and register! Services Teaching Continuing education for teachers Leap for learning Teacher services continuos learning courses curriculum pedagogy staff trainings teachers teaching development teaching reformation trainings Studies University Discussion Application period for FITech’s spring courses is approaching – explore the spring 2026 course offering now! /en/news/application-period-for-fitechs-spring-courses-is-approaching-explore-the-spring-2026-course-offering Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:21:43 +0000 Riikka Savo 1342069 at /en Complement your degree with free courses from Finnish universities of technology, designed to meet the demands of the working life and help deepen your expertise! The application period for degree students starts on December 1st. Digitalisation and AI Energy solutions Sustainability Business and economics Materials and natural resources Studies Technology and engineering Collaboration University FITech Network University lifewide learning Cooperation Studies University Kaksi ihmistä kävelee modernissa sisäkäytävässä, jossa on kaakeliseinät ja harmaa lattia. Toisella burgundinvärinen villapaita, toisella harmaa pusero. Summer School alum Suvi: “Successful brands don’t just wing it” /en/news/summer-school-alum-suvi-successful-brands-dont-just-wing-it Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:10:39 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1339193 at /en We spoke with Summer School alum Suvi Valtonen-Kim, a Korean-Finnish design student in her senior year, based in Hong Kong. Aalto stories Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories summer courses Studies A person standing in an empty auditorium wearing a floral dress and black jacket with wooden seats. Summer School alum story: How Finnish happiness found its way to Japan /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-how-finnish-happiness-found-its-way-to-japan Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:35:11 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1341266 at /en Summer School in Happiness Science gave Junko Motohashi a reason to slow down and reflect on her personal life and career. Aalto stories Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories news summer courses Studies A person in a blue cardigan stands in a modern, minimalistic room with wooden and stone elements. Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech /en/news/studies-for-staff-offered-by-the-open-university-and-fitech-0 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:44:49 +0000 Riikka Savo 1340978 at /en The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of Aalto University. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses. Services Studies FITech Network University Open University School of Arts, Design and Architecture School of Business School of Chemical Engineering School of Electrical Engineering School of Engineering School of Science staff trainings Teacher services continuos learning lifewide learning personnel Studies University a person writing notes to her book New funding introduces health technology themes into FITech Network University's course offering /en/news/new-funding-introduces-health-technology-themes-into-fitech-network-universitys-course-offering Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:28:56 +0000 Riikka Savo 1340202 at /en FITech Network University, a network of Finnish universities of technology coordinated by Aalto University, has been granted new funding that expands the network's course offering with themes related to health technology. Teaching Studies FITech Network University continuos learning lifewide learning Cooperation Studies Labratoriossa tutkija mittasi henkilön verenpainetta.