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Summer school explored sustainable alternatives for construction
The Aalto ARTS summer school challenged participants to envision a society in which it is not possible to build anything new. What would that be like, and how would it change the work of spatial actors such as architects and designers?
Enrol for the academic year by 29 August 2025
Enrolment for the 2025鈥2026 academic year ends on 29 August 2025.
EMREX service in Sisu simplifies transfer of course completion data
The new service will simplify credit transfer applications.
Aalto adopts e-certificates
From the start of August 2025, graduating students will receive an electronic degree certificate. Check your contact details to avoid delays with certificate delivery.
Changes to be made in 2026 to student file retention after expiry of right to study
Each student鈥檚 files will be retained for 4 months after the expiry of their Aalto user ID
Funding for impact assessment research concerning the Helsinki Capital region
In the 2025 call for proposals, the Urban Impact project will allocate funding for two thematic areas: Urban development research and Employment research. Research call is open until 12 September 2025.
Maija Savolainen's photographs renew the sailing imagery
Savolainen's wants to highlight feminist sailing culture as well as concerns about the environmental state of the Baltic Sea.
National Repository Library services available again
The relocation of the National Repository Library is now complete.
Supporting your study wellbeing, autumn 2025
Dear student, welcome to start the autumn semester! Aalto offers self-study materials, guidance and services that support student wellbeing. Below you will find more about the services available and links to useful materials.
Alum Laura Suomalainen: 鈥漈he idea of always having your life with you and being able to move from place to place spoke to me.鈥
Laura Suomalainen had long dreamed of "Vanlife" until the opportunity to go on exchange to Norway set the wheels of her dream in motion. Nowadays she travels across Europe in her own van and works remotely.
TexirC project meeting held at Valmet鈥檚 Fiber Technology Center
August 18, 2025 鈥 The results meeting of the TexirC project took place at Valmet鈥檚 Fiber Technology Center.
Professor Iiro Harjunkoski has been appointed as Deputy Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy
Professor Iiro Harjunkoski has been appointed as Deputy Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy for the period 1 September 2025 to 31 December 2026.
Mikael 鈥淢iklu鈥 Silvanto started as Professor of Practice at Aalto University鈥檚 School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The professorship, established with donated funds, started on the 15th of August 2025 at the Department of Design and will focus on developing collaboration models between people and technology.
Modern Helsinki Map presents jewels of contemporary architecture
Modern Helsinki Map presents over 50 significant examples of modernist and contemporary architecture in the Helsinki region.
Annual meeting of textile chemistry group held
August 8, 2025 鈥 The Textile Chemistry Group convened its Annual Meeting on Friday, August 8, bringing together researchers, doctoral candidates, master鈥檚 students, and interns to share their latest work in advancing sustainable textile technologies. The meeting was inaugurated and chaired by Professor Ali Tehrani, Head of the Textile Chemistry Group, who welcomed all members and emphasized the importance of collaborative research in shaping the future of the textile industry.
Alusta pavilion moved to the Aalto Campus
The giant insect hotel, Alusta pavilion invites pollinators and other species, also humans to get together.
Aalto University endowment provides EUR 42 million for education and research this year
The endowment investments returned 1.7% during first half of 2025
Change to the deadline for enrollment in connection with applying for readmission
From August 1, 2025 onward, in connection with applying for readmission, the student must enroll for the academic year within 28 days from the date of the decision.
