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Apply Now: Unite! Visiting Professorships at TU Graz
TU Graz, Austria, invites experienced postdoctoral researchers to apply for two fully funded visiting professorships. The deadline for expressions of interest is 20 February 2026, and the positions will begin on 1 October 2026.
Employment-related apartment for rent in Otaniemi
An employment-related apartment is available for rent in Otaniemi for Aalto employees. Application period ends on 23 February 2026 at 4 pm.Â
AAC decisions - 1/2026 meeting
AAC decided on the Aalto University student admissions criteria regarding the certificate-based score for the certificate-based admissions of the Master of Science in Technology and for the combined-score admissions of architecture.
Lassila & Tikanoja has been demerged into two separate publicly listed companies
At the beginning of 2026, Lassila & Tikanoja demerged into two separate publicly listed companies: one focusing on circular economy services, continuing under the name Lassila & Tikanoja, and the other offering property services, now operating under the name Luotea.
Join the Mentimeter end-user training and add interaction to your presentations
Training available for academics and internal use
Outi Elina Kansanen leaves room for imperfections
In the 100 words series, the Development Manager at the School of Electrical Engineering shares how she has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech
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.
Aaltonians' discounts and events 2026
Aalto community members are offered discounts on various services and events.
Adaptive Reuse Seminar in Cambridge, UK
Two-day seminar in Cambridge on adaptive reuse of Downing Site, with student proposals, expert talks, and site visit.
Loan laptops available for students from IT Services for short-term use
Teachers can order laptops for students if needed.
Friends Program, Spring 2026
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.
Book a coaching session for supporting your wellbeing at work - Spring's appointment calendar is now open
Individual coaching available for supporting your wellbeing at work
Lotta Partanen moved from design to creating new business
Aalto University alum Lotta Partanen realized that she is more interested in new businesses than in furniture design. She has ended up building and leading VTT's Launchpad business incubator.
Short breaks in file services on Monday, 9 Feb starting at 4 pm
Short 1-3 minutes breaks per service in home.org.aalto.fi, work.org.aalto.fi and teamwork services due to updates.
Preparing curricula 2026–2028: Curricula are finalized and approved by the end of March
The curricula for the academic years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 are prepared in programmes and at the departments. After the academic design work, the learning outcomes, degree requirements and course descriptions are finalized in learning services for administrative decision making process. The Academic committees approve the curricula before publishing them.
We ensure safety by preparing and practicing in advance
In February, National Preparedness Day is celebrated on February 7th and Emergency Number Day on February 11th.
UniSport’s Valentine’s Day Week 9–15 February
UniSport is an important meeting place for the university community, and its significance has grown further as we’ve gone remote otherwise. At Unisport, professors and first-year students train side by side, equally, as part of the same academic community. During Valentine’s Day week, 9–15 February, we want to highlight the power of doing things together and to celebrate friendship throughout the week.
Teacher: Share your views on materials suitable for self-study and their publication process
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.
New names for 13 meeting rooms at the Undergraduate Centre
Suggestions for names related to the themes of time and seasons were gathered for some of the rooms.
