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, rich_text en Fragmented phone use — not total screen time — is the main driver of information overload, study finds /en/news/fragmented-phone-use-not-total-screen-time-is-the-main-driver-of-information-overload-study-finds Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:13:36 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1364402 at /en 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. Press releases Kuormittavinta on kännykän jatkuva vilkuilu ja toistuva viestittely pitkin päivää. Kuva: Matti Ahlgren, Aalto-yliopisto. 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 Call for Matti Lehti grant proposals 2026 /en/news/call-for-matti-lehti-grant-proposals-2026 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:16:08 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1359893 at /en The applications must relate to the theme of digital information society University opiskelija koodaa Sisu development in 2025 and outlook for 2026 /en/news/sisu-development-in-2025-and-outlook-for-2026 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:19:59 +0000 Laura Törmälä 1359891 at /en Key highlights from Sisu development in 2025 and information on development plans for 2026. Studies Kolme hahmoa 'Plan with Sisu' -tekstin alla. Yksi pitää läppäriä, toinen käyttää puseroa ja kolmannella on paita. AAC decisions - 1/2026 meeting /en/news/aac-decisions-12026-meeting Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:11:18 +0000 Pirjo Peippo-Lavikka 1358202 at /en 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. University Aalto-yliopsto 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 Decisions made at AAC meeting December 2025 /en/news/decisions-made-at-aac-meeting-december-2025 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:32:08 +0000 Minna Pasanen 1355527 at /en AAC had a meeting in December 2025. Review the decisions and the 2026 annual plan. University Otaniemi campus on winter Data protection while updating student information /en/news/data-protection-while-updating-student-information-0 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:18:17 +0000 Laura Törmälä 1355076 at /en Before updating a student's personal information the student has to be identified. Studies Kolme hahmoa 'Plan with Sisu' -tekstin alla. Yksi pitää läppäriä, toinen käyttää puseroa ja kolmannella on paita. "Tools for Multilingual Teaching" and other training now offered as tailored, on-demand sessions /en/news/tools-for-multilingual-teaching-and-other-training-now-offered-as-tailored-on-demand-sessions Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:24:49 +0000 Outi Rautakoura 1346300 at /en Book a training for your group on topical themes. University Five people discussing around a table with a large map. One person wears a red floral shirt, others wear casual clothes. Finnish AI Region Secures Second Term with Top Marks from EU /en/news/finnish-ai-region-secures-second-term-with-top-marks-from-eu Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:12:58 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1354178 at /en 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. Cooperation Press releases Ajatteleva henkilön siluetti, jonka oikealla puolella on värikkäitä digitaalisia tietoja ja grafiikkaa. Turning bold digital ideas into real transformation with change management /en/news/turning-bold-digital-ideas-into-real-transformation-with-change-management Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:36:19 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1352342 at /en 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. Studies A person with long dark hair wearing a white turtleneck top stands indoors near a large window. Expand your professional network by joining the Thematic Working Groups (TWG) /en/news/expand-your-professional-network-by-joining-the-thematic-working-groups-twg Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:38:31 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1344975 at /en Thematic Working Groups are enabling partners to openly discuss, collaborate and build thought leadership around solutions to real industry challenges. Cooperation EIT Manufacturing Thematic Working Groups 2025-2026. Enhance your teaching skills - register now for spring 2026 pedagogical courses /en/news/enhance-your-teaching-skills-register-now-for-spring-2026-pedagogical-courses Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:26:25 +0000 Heidy Tiits-Tikkanen 1340216 at /en Explore the course selection in spring 2026 and register! Studies University Discussion New in Sisu: You can finally sort the students registered for teaching implementations by completed credits /en/news/new-in-sisu-you-can-finally-sort-the-students-registered-for-teaching-implementations-by-completed Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:43:45 +0000 Laura Törmälä 1339881 at /en New features of Sisu version 9. Studies Kuvitus, jossa teksti 'Plan with Sisu' ja kolme ihmishahmoa: yksi läppärin kanssa, yksi käsi ylhäällä, yksi takki päällä. The processing fee for the study right extension application is now paid in Sisu in connection with the application /en/news/the-processing-fee-for-the-study-right-extension-application-is-now-paid-in-sisu-in-connection-with Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:29:22 +0000 Laura Törmälä 1339880 at /en Extension application fees are now paid in Sisu along with the application, streamlining the process. Studies Kolme hahmoa 'Plan with Sisu' -tekstin alla. Yksi pitää läppäriä, toinen käyttää puseroa ja kolmannella on paita. The redesign of thesis management - submission and evaluation of bachelor's theses is moving to Salesforce /en/news/the-redesign-of-thesis-management-submission-and-evaluation-of-bachelors-theses-is-moving-to Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:01:41 +0000 Elsa Kivi-Koskinen 1338508 at /en 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. Studies University Kaksi ihmistä sisätiloissa suurten ikkunoiden ja luonnonvalon kanssa. Toinen käyttää kannettavaa pöydällä. Researchers warn that skill erosion caused by AI could have a devastating and lasting impact on businesses – but it may already be too late /en/news/researchers-warn-that-skill-erosion-caused-by-ai-could-have-a-devastating-and-lasting-impact-on Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:54:16 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1336647 at /en Two experts in cognitive automation told us how AI is hollowing out expertise and what safeguards organizations need to adopt Research & Art Kuvituskuva: tekoälyn sormet hiipivät näppäimistölle, ihmisen osaaminen heikkenee The national learner ID will be updated once a day for active students in Sisu /en/news/the-national-learner-id-will-be-updated-once-a-day-for-active-students-in-sisu Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:03:38 +0000 Laura Törmälä 1336516 at /en The national learner ID’s are updated in Sisu through the national learner ID register. Studies Sisu instructions main illustration Electronic Degree Certificates Successfully Implemented at Aalto University /en/news/electronic-degree-certificates-successfully-implemented-at-aalto-university Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:47:53 +0000 Laura Törmälä 1336514 at /en Electronic degree certificates at Aalto mark a new era for signatures and archiving, streamlining graduation and employment processes. Studies Kolme hahmoa 'Plan with Sisu' -tekstin alla. Yksi pitää läppäriä, toinen käyttää puseroa ja kolmannella on paita. CRM Days united Finnish higher education experts for two days of CRM insights /en/news/crm-days-united-finnish-higher-education-experts-for-two-days-of-crm-insights Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:31:19 +0000 Katja Hampunen 1336063 at /en Kansalliset yliopistojen ja korkeakoulujen CRM-päivät 2025 conference was held on 11–12 September at Aalto University. Cooperation University Luentosalissa istuu ihmisiä kuuntelemassa puhujaa, joka esiintyy valkokankaan edessä.