Latest news for teachers
Open university courses for Autumn 2025 have been published!
The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection.
Teacher Services during the summertime
Teachers get help and support for teaching even during the summer.
EXAM service and support closed 30.6.-1.8.2025
EXAM service and support are on summer break during 30.6.-1.8.2025.
Sisu 8.0 version
Payment functionality in Sisu for the application for an extension to the right to study.
Changes to the Registration and Cancellation Rules for the Open University Starting Autumn 2025
The new registration and cancellation rules will come into effect in the autumn semester of 2025. In the future, you will be able to request a transfer of your course registration to another course.
Pedagogical training in autumn 2025
See the selection of pedagogical courses at Aalto University in autumn 2025
Get support on how to create a Unite! International course at the Metacampus Meet & Greet
For those who are new to teaching within the Unite! aliance, the Metacampus Meet&Greet is a good change to have an open discussion about your plans and support needs together with the Metacampus support staff.
Why choose Aalto University Summer School?
Where bold thinking meets bright evenings. Study, explore, and connect at Aalto University Summer School in Finland.
New textbook by Mika Järvinen and Hanna Paulomäki guides engineers toward a sustainable energy transition
How should the education of energy engineers change to support not only climate goals but also ecological and social sustainability? The newly published textbook Designing Renewable Energy Systems within Planetary Boundaries offers answers to the question.
EIT UM Doctoral Training Network Open Call - DL 8 June 2025
The EIT Urban Mobility, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), acts to accelerate positive change on mobility to make urban spaces more liveable by engaging cities and citizens, putting new mobility solutions into practice, and reclaiming public space for public use. The Doctoral Training Network (DTN) offers doctoral candidates the unique opportunity to build a network throughout Europe while strengthening technical expertise and fostering entrepreneurial and innovative skills. The two-year doctoral program includes a 4-6 month international placement. Doctoral candidates can apply until June 8, 2025. The program is free of charge for doctoral students from EIT Urban Mobility partner universities.
How is the implementation of the language guidelines progressing?
The preparations for the implementation of the language guidelines are underway in working groups.
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.
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.
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.
Cooking Open Science: A Sensory Learning Experience for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers
The course provided researchers a unique opportunity to immerse in the principles of open science while exploring varied gastronomic cultures.
Changes in Open University Course Fees in Autumn 2025
The course fees for courses at the Open University will increase in autumn 2025. This change applies to courses starting on or after September 1st 2025. You can find the course fees in the course descriptions.
Teacher, share your insights on assessment practices
Unite! Educator Questionnaire aims at understanding and improving assessment strategies in higher education.
Reserve Project Rooms for Your Creative Summer Projects
Project rooms at Metallimiehenkuja 2 are available for summer bookings, suitable for creative and study projects.
The joint Finnish Higher Education service, Opin.fi, is now open
Opin.fi is a joint service by Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences, offering a diverse selection of open courses available to everyone. The new platform launched this April, with marketing directed at learners set to begin in May. This spring, it includes participation from 29 Finnish higher education institutions, including Aalto University.
Summer School Teacher Interview: Visual communication design has the power to influence perceptions, opinions, and decisions
Cvijeta Miljak teaches Visual Narratives and AR, a new course offered by Aalto University Summer School. The course allows students to explore the multimodal aspects of media and develop their creative confidence in visual communication design and storytelling.
