Current news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/921186/feed News listing en Apply to EIT RawMaterials Skills for Tomorrow Training Call (Last Cut-Off Day 29 AUG 2025) /en/news/apply-to-eit-rawmaterials-skills-for-tomorrow-training-call-last-cut-off-day-29-aug-2025 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:53:57 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1322581 at /en This initiative seeks to support the creation of innovative, revenue-generating training programmes that address digital transformation, technological innovation, and strategic workforce needs across the raw materials value chain. EIT EIT RawMaterials EU Horizon Europe digitalisation funding calls lectures lifewide learning Cooperation EIT RawMaterials call for Skills for Tomorrow Training 2025 Certificate in Advanced LCA Simulation /en/news/certificate-in-advanced-lca-simulation Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:50:48 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1322258 at /en A new AaltoEE course (funded by EIT RawMaterials) developed together with Aalto University, Metso, Université de Bordeaux, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and TU Bergakademie Freiberg. Studies Sustainability AaltoEE EIT EIT RawMaterials lifewide learning Studies ALCASIM course banner - AaltoEE 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 Services Studies FITech Network University Open University Staff trainings Teacher services continuos learning lifewide learning personnel Studies University a person writing notes to her book FITech Network University's new project increases the network’s capabilities in continuous learning /en/news/fitech-network-universitys-new-project-increases-the-networks-capabilities-in-continuous-learning Wed, 21 May 2025 11:51:01 +0000 Riikka Savo 1315626 at /en FITech's new FITech FORWARD project aims to develop the member universities’ ability to create offerings of continuous learning and micro-credentials to meet the current skill needs in the field of technology. Besides Aalto University, also Tampere University, University of Oulu, and University of Vaasa are involved in the project. Teaching Technology and engineering Collaboration University Aalto University FITech Network University continuos learning lifewide learning universities Cooperation Studies University Opiskelija tietokoneen äärellä. 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. Collaboration University Digivision 2030 FITech Network University Leap for learning Open University Teacher services continuos learning lifewide learning University Digivision logo ja ihmisiä tietokoneiden kanssa Applications are now open for FITech autumn courses /en/news/applications-are-now-open-for-fitech-autumn-courses Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:17:58 +0000 Riikka Savo 1319565 at /en Apply now for over 160 courses offered by Finnish universities of technology. Collaboration Teaching Technology and engineering University Aalto University FITech Network University continuos learning lifewide learning universities Cooperation Studies University Kaksi hymyilevää henkilöä, joista toinen kuuntelee seisten ja toinen istuu kynä kädessä ja puhuu. 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 Teaching Open University continuos learning lifewide learning 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 Teaching Open University continuos learning lifewide learning Studies three students walking at the campus Enhance your teaching skills - register now for autumn 2025 pedagogical courses /en/news/enhance-your-teaching-skills-register-now-for-autumn-2025-pedagogical-courses Mon, 26 May 2025 06:50:32 +0000 Heidy Tiits-Tikkanen 1313524 at /en Explore the course selection in autumn 2025 and register! Services Teaching Continuing education for teachers Leap for learning Staff trainings Teacher services continuos learning courses curriculum pedagogy teachers teaching development teaching reformation trainings Studies University Discussion Why choose Aalto University Summer School? /en/news/why-choose-aalto-university-summer-school Thu, 22 May 2025 06:10:22 +0000 Yasemin Murr 1315820 at /en Where bold thinking meets bright evenings. Study, explore, and connect at Aalto University Summer School in Finland. Aalto stories Studies Teaching Aalto Summer School summer courses Studies A white 3D letter 'A' sculpture on grass beside a red bicycle with a black basket in a sunny park. 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 Teaching Open University continuos learning lifewide learning 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. 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. Collaboration University Open University Digivision 2030 FITech Network University continuos learning lifewide learning 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. Collaboration University Digivision 2030 FITech Network University Leap for learning Open University Teacher services continuos learning lifewide learning University Opin.fi: nainen ja pallot Summer School Teacher Interview: Visual communication design has the power to influence perceptions, opinions, and decisions /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-visual-communication-design-has-the-power-to-influence-perceptions Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:44:22 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1310900 at /en 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. Aalto stories Teaching Aalto Summer School design summer courses teaching Studies An artist's workspace with pens, an eraser, and artwork, including digital art displayed on a smartphone. ‘Sport is the most important useless thing in the world’ /en/news/sport-is-the-most-important-useless-thing-in-the-world Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:49:23 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1308834 at /en Tero Tiitu, three-time world floorball champion, shared his experiences of combining studies, competitive sport and working life Careers Studies Urhea aaltobizalumni alumni continuos learning lifewide learning sports Studies Alumni, salibandyn kolminkertainen maailmanmestari Tero Tiitu. Kuva: Krister Andersson / Bildbyrån STR Develop your skills free of charge – the application period for FITech’s summer courses is now open /en/news/develop-your-skills-free-of-charge-the-application-period-for-fitechs-summer-courses-is-now-open Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:48:37 +0000 Maiju Torkkeli 1309073 at /en FITech's summer course offering includes over 100 courses, more than 20 of which are offered by Aalto. Studies FITech Network University continuos learning lifewide learning Studies Kaksi ihmistä seisoo portaikon yläpäässä keskittyneenä katsomaan jotain toisen henkilön matkapuhelimesta. Shape your future at Aalto University Summer School /en/news/shape-your-future-at-aalto-university-summer-school Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:15:17 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1307706 at /en Spending your summer in a Nordic country could be one of your best decisions yet. The alumni of our past summer courses at Aalto University Summer School share how participating in a summer course at Aalto helped them prepare for their future and develop both professionally and personally. Aalto stories Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories Studies abroad lifewide learning summer courses Studies Three people having a picnic on a wooden dock by a lake. FITech Network University is starting a development project to enhance mathematics education /en/news/fitech-network-university-is-starting-a-development-project-to-enhance-mathematics-education Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:08:37 +0000 Riikka Savo 1305202 at /en The aim of the new project is to increase the appeal of mathematics education and to promote enrollment in studies. Collaboration Teaching Technology and engineering University FITech Network University continuos learning lifewide learning universities Cooperation Studies University Kaksi henkilöä kirjoittaa pöydän ääressä värikkäillä kynillä muistilappuihin. Pöydällä makaa taulu, johon on kiinnitetty lisää muistilappuja. Summer School Teacher Interview: ‘Teams can work smarter, not just harder’ /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-teams-can-work-smarter-not-just-harder Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:58:52 +0000 Yasemin Murr 1304469 at /en Xiaoqi Feng and Antti Surma-aho teach the summer course Facilitation Skills by Aalto University Summer School this July. They explain why facilitation is an essential skill for everyone, regardless of role or industry. Business and economics Studies Aalto Summer School interviews summer courses teachers Studies Five people sitting around a wooden table with mugs, having a conversation in a modern room. Summer School Teacher Interview: From DNA to Data Storage – The Future is Molecular /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-from-dna-to-data-storage-the-future-is-molecular Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:07:13 +0000 Yasemin Murr 1305379 at /en Joonas Ryssy is teaching the new summer course Molecular Nanoscience at Aalto University Summer School this August. We discuss how molecular programming is shaping the future of computing, nanotechnology, and medicine. Studies Technology and engineering Aalto Summer School interviews summer courses teachers Studies A piece of art made of bright pink and green lights. A person is touching the middle of the art piece with their hands.