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‘Gamified’ DDoS attacks wage psychological warfare against NATO states, finds study
‘Hacktivism’ is evolving into a hybrid threat that blurs the lines between propaganda, geopolitical warfare and financially incentivised cyber-crime, says study of pro-Russian hackers NoName057(16).
From quantum labs to startups: Aalto Inventors turns researchers into founders
The Aalto Inventors programme cultivates thought leaders of tomorrow’s disruptive industries.
Autumn 2026 Finnish courses for international personnel in the metropolitan area universities
Aalto University offers Finnish language study opportunities to its employees in autumn 2026.
RCF Winter Call deadline 11.11.2026 and Aalto Internal deadline 9.10.2026
The Research Council of Finland’s Winter 2026 call for applications will be announced on 24 September 2026, and the call will be open from 14 October to 11 November 2026. Aalto’s internal deadline is 9 October 2026.
Start using the new DPSP tool – attend support clinics in September
New digital DPSP tool for preparing and handling doctoral personal study plans available for all doctoral students in MyStudies.
Welcome to the Friends Program! Fall 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.
Unite! Secures €7.2 Million in EU Funding
The next phase of the Unite! alliance will start in November 2026, bringing continued opportunities for Aalto students, faculty and staff.
Participate in OECD-EU Research and Development Career Survey
The OECD and EU have joined forces to develop a new international survey of research and development personnel. It takes around ten minutes to complete. The insights it generates will help policymakers and the wider community understand how R&D work is evolving. Taking the time to respond helps build the evidence that guides careers and working conditions - including yours.
Alumni encounters from Zurich to Washington D.C.
Aalto alumni form a diverse international community. Nearly 30,000 alumni live outside Finland.
Comment on Finnish national Open Science policy
The National Open Science and Research Coordination invites comments from the scientific community on two Open Science policies and the Monitoring Principles of Open Science and Research.
New funding expands FITech Network University's offering with courses related to data skills
FITech Network University, coordinated by Aalto University, has been granted new funding to address the skills needs related to data competence.
The World Planning Schools Congress 2026 brought together more than 1500 participants in Espoo and Helsinki
The sixth World Planning Schools Conference took place in July 2026 hosted jointly by Aalto University, University of Helsinki, and Tampere University.
Applications open for Innovation Postdoc in AI
A fully funded, 12–month career track to turn your doctoral discoveries into a deep-tech startup.
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.
Electricity supply in Finland could face a major test in the 2030s as EV charging drives demand
As EVs become more common, the scheduling of their charging could help secure electricity adequacy, especially in winter.
School of Chemical Engineering – Dean’s summer letter 2026
Dear Colleagues,
As we approach the summer holidays, I would like to take a moment to look back on the first half of the year and revisit some of the key highlights from across our School.
As we approach the summer holidays, I would like to take a moment to look back on the first half of the year and revisit some of the key highlights from across our School.
President Ilkka Niemelä explains what the new vision for higher education and research means for Finland and Aalto
Aalto has the capability and the will to act as a trailblazer in implementing the vision.
Requested updates É«É«À² Sign
An update is coming É«É«À² Sign that will allow signers to edit their title and organization information during the signing process.
ACME at Unite! Research School 2026
Ahmed Othman and Shreeram Pillai participated in Unite! Research School 2026 in Torino and Oropa, Italy, joining an international doctoral programme focused on interdisciplinary collaboration, research communication, and academic development.
