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Alum Salla Vainio: An exceptional generalist
Little did a young business student know that the most valuable lessons of her career wouldn’t come from lectures but from student union work. Over the years, Salla Vainio has found herself in many extraordinary situations in leadership roles around the world.
Campus restaurants’ opening hours during summer 2025
Campus restaurants have reduced opening hours during the summer holiday season.
AI in Teaching and Learning – Support and Training for All Aaltonians
Aalto University now offers support and training for using generative AI in teaching and learning. All Aalto users can access the Aalto AI Assistant, and tailored training sessions and self-study materials help you get started responsibly and effectively. Enrol in a session today and explore how AI can support your work.
Aalto computer scientists in IEEE S&P 2025
Two papers from Aalto Department of Computer Science accepted to the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy.
Borealis introduced working life to international students: 'We learned from them, too'
The sixth edition of the Aalto International Talent group mentoring programme brought together over 150 international students and 14 companies.
Daniel Langerreiter received Magnus Ehrnrooth award for the best doctoral dissertation in chemistry
The Finnish Science Society awarded distinguished researchers and high school teachers at its annual celebration.
The refreshed Aalto University Magazine follows the money
The May issue explores the relationship between the university and money.
Aalto University partnering up with The European Commission at World Expo 2025 in Osaka
Aalto University has been invited to host the EU Commission's New European Bauhaus conference on sustainability, architecture and urban innovation at World Expo 2025 Osaka and online. Aalto's hybrid event focuses on future skills for building within planetary boundaries.
Will future experts be educated with fewer euros?
Universities struggle with shrinking funding while expectations continue to rise. New revenue streams and broad societal support are more critical than ever.
Sustainability in action: recycling campaign at Aalto University continues
The recycling campaign across the entire Aalto community was launched in October 2024.
Olli V. Lounasmaa Memorial Prize awarded to Prof. Andrew Cleland
Prof. Cleland’s work with micromechanical devices and qubits landed the foremost Finnish low-temperature physics prize.
Nirmal Kumar Sugavanam: Stay persistent, patient, and peaceful in job search
Nirmal Kumar Sugavanam, a School of Business Master's student in Business Analytics, says that showing genuine enthusiasm in recruitment processes has played a big part in getting internships and jobs in Finland.
Saastamoinen Foundation donates EUR 1.5 million ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University
The donation will support Aalto’s multidisciplinary activities in the new Marsio building
New theory of gravity brings long-sought Theory of Everything a crucial step closer
A quantum theory of gravity would clear the path to answering some of the biggest questions in physics.
MyCourses maintenance break Mon 16 June, 2025 at 9.00-19.00
MyCourses maintenance break on 16 June 2025 starting at 9.00. During this break, the service is not in use.
Physicists use machine learning to find out how layered gases and metals melt
The research team, which included a Nobel Prize winner, found out how layered materials confined in two dimensions transition between states.
Metsähovi Radio Observatory to build the world’s widest bandwidth radio astronomical receiver system
AMD and Knowledge Resources are supporting the Aalto University Metsähovi Radio Observatory’s project to enable completely new kind of astronomical research
Peter Kelly: At Aalto, students don’t just study innovation, they live it
This is an Interview with Peter Kelly, Senior Lecturer, Entrepreneurial Educator, and Long-Time Connector at Aalto University. He describes himself not just as a lecturer but as a connector who links students with opportunities, ideas, and even their own potential.
Enrolment of doctoral students for the 2025 – 2026 academic year
The enrolment period for the 2025–2026 academic year ends on 29 August 2025. All doctoral students must enroll annually.
Prof. Robin Ras elected as member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
Membership of the Academy is awarded to scientists distinguished in their field. Ras is an internationally prominent researcher of surfaces and wetting.
