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Aalto developing a multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme – students to choose their major during their studies
Set to launch in autumn of 2027, the new multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme will combine science & technology, business, and arts & design

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.

Course feedback tool is not working at the moment, Issue now fixed
NB! Issue fixed! There is a technical error in the course feedback tool. Efforts to rectify the issue have already begun.

Issues with MFA registeration, and use 30.9.-1.10., now fixed
30 November afternoon - 1 October around 11 a.m., all previously available ways to register or use the MFA were not available.
Done: VPN devices vpn.aalto.fi, vpn1.aalto.fi and vpn2.aalto.fi updated on 1 October from 7 onwards
During the updates two VPN gateways will be available for establishing a remote connection (VPN).

Understanding Microsoft 365 Copilot at Aalto: What you need to know
Read more on the basics of Copilot, which appears in different forms

New members to be elected for the academic committees
You can check your right to vote and consider standing as a candidate

Wellbeing yoga for staff on Friday afternoons during Autumn
Aalto Wellbeing Week will move to spring 2026. This autumn, there will be weekly wellbeing yoga for staff.

Seminar “Legacy Awakens” celebrates Professor Tapani Vuorinen’s career
Legacy Awakens: An inspiring journey through science and design explores scientific and design-oriented approaches to the sustainable use and processing of biomass and highlights collaboration across academic disciplines and between academia and industry. The seminar is organized to celebrate the long career of Aalto Distinguished Professor Tapani Vuorinen as a researcher, educator, and industry partner.

Heikki Mannila appointed as Aalto University’s Associate Vice President, AI Strategy and Adoption
Mannila will begin in this position on 1 October 2025 and will also continue in his previous roles as a professor at the Department of Computer Science and as director of the multidisciplinary centre House of AI

Safe electric bike battery charging at Undergraduate Centre
Latauspolku löytyy Kandidaattikeskuksesta.

Dean Jussi Ryynänen recruits different people for good balance
In the 100 words series, the Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering shares how he has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto

The Aalto University EMBA alumni in Korea are important ambassadors between Korea and Finland
The 30th anniversary of Aalto University EMBA in South Korea brought together 250 alumni and friends on September 4th in Gangnam, Seoul.

Influenza vaccinations in occupational health care in autumn 2025
Also this fall, Aalto's employees will be offered free basic level influenza vaccinations.

Teachers brought creative digital teaching to Marsio
Series of presentations showcasing diverse ways of integrating media and AI into teaching in Marsio.

Send your nominations for Aalto ELEC Awards 2025
We are celebrating education, research, impact and other work done for our community. Send your nominations before 31st October!

CRM Days united Finnish higher education experts for two days of CRM insights
Kansalliset yliopistojen ja korkeakoulujen CRM-päivät 2025 conference was held on 11–12 September at Aalto University.

Wildflower meadows to promote biodiversity
Campus outdoor areas and meadows are managed strategically, taking the growth site carefully into consideration.

Lauri Ström appointed Head of Investments
Ström will be responsible for the investment portfolio and investment strategy
