News from Open university | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1175885/feed News listing en Learning Futures Hackathon – Join us in building the future of learning! /en/news/learning-futures-hackathon-join-us-in-building-the-future-of-learning Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:38:39 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1362770 at /en Finnish higher education institutions have built a shared data platform that brings together data related to higher education and learners in a new way. The platform holds enormous potential, and its full capabilities have not yet been realized. At the Learning Futures Hackathon, participants will work together to explore how this data can benefit learners, higher education institutions, and society. University Learning Futures Hackathon Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech /en/news/studies-for-staff-offered-by-the-open-university-and-fitech-1 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:25:46 +0000 Riikka Savo 1357681 at /en 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. Studies University a person writing notes to her book Explore the Open University's courses for summer 2026 /en/news/explore-the-open-universitys-courses-for-summer-2026 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:22:18 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1357249 at /en Registration for courses starting at the beginning of the summer opens on 23 March, but you can already browse what’s available. Studies Lehmuskuja Mari Nuottajärvi develops her skills on open university courses: “There’s more interesting content available than I have time to study” /en/news/mari-nuottajarvi-develops-her-skills-on-open-university-courses-theres-more-interesting-content Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:32:47 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1356563 at /en The free studies meant for Aalto staff have offered new ideas and deepened her expertise in areas such as leadership. Research & Art Studies Mari Nuottajärven kuva Teacher: Share your views on materials suitable for self-study and their publication process /en/news/teacher-share-your-views-on-materials-suitable-for-self-study-and-their-publication-process Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:03:58 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1355928 at /en Aalto University teachers and researchers: please share your wishes and experiences on creating and sharing content at Aalto that can be published as open educational resources (OER), in a variety of media formats. University Opin.fi Aalto lifewide learning enhanced its impact in 2025 /en/news/aalto-lifewide-learning-enhanced-its-impact-in-2025 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:42:03 +0000 Maiju Torkkeli 1355562 at /en The numbers of participants, courses, and completed study credits increased compared to the previous year. Studies University Photo by Mikko Raskinen “Listening and meeting people matters” /en/news/listening-and-meeting-people-matters Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:40:13 +0000 Maiju Torkkeli 1355724 at /en Having built a long career in the retail sector, Sampo Päällysaho decided to update his skills through Open University, as retail management increasingly requires understanding of different topics. Studies Henkilö tummansinisessä bleiserissä ja viininpunaisessa villapaidassa istuu mustan pöydän ääressä puupaneeliseinän edessä. There was a disruption in Sisu that affected Open University registrations /en/news/there-was-a-disruption-in-sisu-that-affected-open-university-registrations Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:30:31 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1345891 at /en The registration system in Sisu experienced a disruption on the morning of 8 December. The disruption has now been resolved. Studies Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech /en/news/studies-for-staff-offered-by-the-open-university-and-fitech-0 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:44:49 +0000 Riikka Savo 1340978 at /en 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. Studies University a person writing notes to her book Open university courses for spring 2026 have been published! /en/news/open-university-courses-for-spring-2026-have-been-published Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:44:57 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1337479 at /en The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection. Studies Kaksi ihmistä istumassa A Gridissä Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech /en/news/studies-for-staff-offered-by-the-open-university-and-fitech Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:55:17 +0000 Riikka Savo 1015776 at /en The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of Aalto University in the autumn of 2025. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses Studies University a person writing notes to her book Summary of the work of the Digivisio 2030 project so far /en/news/summary-of-the-work-of-the-digivisio-2030-project-so-far Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:36:11 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1320167 at /en Started in 2021, the Digivision 2030 project has now reached its halfway point. This news presents the project's achievements and outlines the goals for the second half. University Digivision logo ja ihmisiä tietokoneiden kanssa Open university courses for Autumn 2025 have been published! /en/news/open-university-courses-for-autumn-2025-have-been-published Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:34:33 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1319399 at /en The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection. Studies opiskelijat työskentelevät pöydän ääressä. Changes to the Registration and Cancellation Rules for the Open University Starting Autumn 2025 /en/news/changes-to-the-registration-and-cancellation-rules-for-the-open-university-starting-autumn-2025 Tue, 27 May 2025 06:56:15 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1316866 at /en 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. Studies three students walking at the campus Changes in Open University Course Fees in Autumn 2025 /en/news/changes-in-open-university-course-fees-in-autumn-2025 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:11:27 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1311797 at /en 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. Studies Opiskelijoita kampuksella. Aalto-yliopisto/Roee Cohen Update your competence or find a completely new direction? Higher education institutions’ new Opin.fi service is now open! /en/news/update-your-competence-or-find-a-completely-new-direction-higher-education-institutions-new-opinfi Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:55:51 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1311795 at /en Opin.fi is a collaborative service by Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences, offering a diverse selection of open courses available to everyone. University Opin.fi: mies katsoo pois päin kamerasta The joint Finnish Higher Education service, Opin.fi, is now open /en/news/the-joint-finnish-higher-education-service-opinfi-is-now-open Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:59:36 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1311050 at /en 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. University Opin.fi: nainen ja pallot Open university courses for summer 2025 have been published! /en/news/open-university-courses-for-summer-2025-have-been-published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:14:12 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1302991 at /en Most of the open university courses for summer have been added to our course selection. Studies Opiskelijoita kampuksella. Aalto-yliopisto/Roee Cohen Open online courses at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design, and Architecture /en/news/open-online-courses-at-aalto-universitys-school-of-arts-design-and-architecture Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:47:32 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1277786 at /en Start the new year by learning new skills in design and creativity! Studies Punatakkinen ja -hattuinen henkilö seisoo lumisella mäellä, katsellen jäistä jokea ja vuoria taustalla. The beta phase of the Opin.fi service has ended – we would like to thank everyone who participated in testing! /en/news/the-beta-phase-of-the-opinfi-service-has-ended-we-would-like-to-thank-everyone-who-participated-in Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:34:36 +0000 Nea Pulkkinen 1272466 at /en The beta phase of the Opin.fi service has ended. Thanks to more than 13,000 learners who tested the service! University Opin.fi: mies katsoo pois päin kamerasta