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AI Spotlight 04-2026: AI related events, trainings, news and tips for Aaltonians
Here you can pick AI news, spring events, and tool updates to use in your own or your unit's communications.
The EU Horizon-funded VOPUS project explores the future of virtual culture
The project uses the virtual Operaland platform to investigate the long-term impacts on culture when citizens spend more time in virtual worlds.
Show your school colours: new hoodies and tote bags now available
The Aalto University Shop launched a new line of school-specific hoodies and tote bags for students, staff, and alumni
New professors appointed to the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
A summary of all new professors appointed since September 2024.
Book an individual coaching session for supporting your wellbeing at work - lots of times available weekly!
Individual coaching available for supporting your wellbeing at work
Summer Internship Program for International Students - Apply in April
The Summer Internship Pilot Program offers paid internships for international master鈥檚 and doctoral students and recent graduates in summer 2026.
The Educational Partnership project is moving forward in Espoo 鈥 cooperation between guardians and schools is being developed through participatory methods
The two-year project explores and develops cooperation between guardians and schools using service design methods.
The theme month promotes sustainable mobility
In May, there will be a variety of events and campaigns in Otaniemi to remind people about making sustainable choices in mobility.
Aalto University in 2025: strong results in research, education and innovation activities
Aalto University continued to strengthen its impact in 2025
Seven new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto University in 2026
The ceremonial conferment takes place on university campus in June.
Board approved Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2025
The Aalto University Board convened on 25 March 2026.
Aalto University Endowment provided EUR 42 million in 2025 to education and research
The university endowment portfolio returned 8.5%
A new tool for agreeing on language use in Aalto
The ready-to-use process helps teams jointly agree on the use of different languages
Finnish wood-based innovations on display in London
The exhibition showcases Finnish bioeconomy solutions for both industry and everyday consumer life. Origami-based FOLD materials offer more sustainable solutions not only for packaging but also for many other applications.
Aalto University鈥檚 art & design ranked 9th in the world
Five of Aalto鈥檚 fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking
Strong interest in Aalto University鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 programmes continues
A total of 15,184 applicants applied 色色啦 University鈥檚 Finnish- and Swedish-language bachelor鈥檚 programmes in technology, business and arts. The number of applicants continued to grow compared to last year.
Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)
Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.
Sherwan Haji鈥檚 My Name is Hope has won the 2025 Jussi Award for Best Short Film
My Name is Hope is director-screenwriter-actor Sherwan Hajin鈥檚 master鈥檚 thesis film from the Department of Film at Aalto University.
Energy poverty is not recognized in Finland
According to a recent study by Aalto University and the Finnish Environment Institute, about 7鈥15 percent of Finnish households are energy poor, which at most means around 300,000 homes.
