Highlights & stories regarding digitalisation
Digital transformation happens everywhere - in teaching, learning, research, creative practices, collaboration, services and at the campus.
Fragmented phone use — not total screen time — is the main driver of information overload, study finds
Amid hot discussion on screen time, social media use and the impact of digital devices on our well-being, a seven-month study from Aalto University in Finland sheds new light on what overwhelms users the most –– and the results aren’t what you might think.
Learning Futures Hackathon – Join us in building the future of learning!
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.
Call for Matti Lehti grant proposals 2026
The applications must relate to the theme of digital information society
Sisu development in 2025 and outlook for 2026
Key highlights from Sisu development in 2025 and information on development plans for 2026.
AAC decisions - 1/2026 meeting
AAC decided on the Aalto University student admissions criteria regarding the certificate-based score for the certificate-based admissions of the Master of Science in Technology and for the combined-score admissions of architecture.
Teacher: Share your views on materials suitable for self-study and their publication process
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.
Decisions made at AAC meeting December 2025
AAC had a meeting in December 2025. Review the decisions and the 2026 annual plan.
Data protection while updating student information
Before updating a student's personal information the student has to be identified.
"Tools for Multilingual Teaching" and other training now offered as tailored, on-demand sessions
Book a training for your group on topical themes.
Finnish AI Region Secures Second Term with Top Marks from EU
Finnish AI Region (FAIR) EDIH has been selected to continue operations for a second term with excellent ratings. European Union continuation funding enables service expansion from the beginning of 2026. Aalto University is one of 10 partners in FAIR.
Turning bold digital ideas into real transformation with change management
Adapt or lose. The new Aalto University Summer School course Change Management for Digital Transformation equips you with all the tools for leading strategic digital change in organisations.
Expand your professional network by joining the Thematic Working Groups (TWG)
Thematic Working Groups are enabling partners to openly discuss, collaborate and build thought leadership around solutions to real industry challenges.
Enhance your teaching skills - register now for spring 2026 pedagogical courses
Explore the course selection in spring 2026 and register!
New in Sisu: You can finally sort the students registered for teaching implementations by completed credits
New features of Sisu version 9.
The processing fee for the study right extension application is now paid in Sisu in connection with the application
Extension application fees are now paid in Sisu along with the application, streamlining the process.
The redesign of thesis management - submission and evaluation of bachelor's theses is moving to Salesforce
During the first year, 4300 thesis records have been created in Salesforce and 2700 theses have been submitted. Next, the submission and evaluation of bachelor's theses will move to Salesforce, and the study plan process for doctoral students will be developed.
Researchers warn that skill erosion caused by AI could have a devastating and lasting impact on businesses – but it may already be too late
Two experts in cognitive automation told us how AI is hollowing out expertise and what safeguards organizations need to adopt
The national learner ID will be updated once a day for active students in Sisu
The national learner ID’s are updated in Sisu through the national learner ID register.
Electronic Degree Certificates Successfully Implemented at Aalto University
Electronic degree certificates at Aalto mark a new era for signatures and archiving, streamlining graduation and employment processes.
CRM Days united Finnish higher education experts for two days of CRM insights
Kansalliset yliopistojen ja korkeakoulujen CRM-päivät 2025 conference was held on 11–12 September at Aalto University.
