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Business & economics and computer science ranked in top 100 globally
The Times Higher Education ranking measures universities with 18 indicators, including international research and citations
The School of Business renews its status as a Champion member of the global PRME network for sustainability education for 2026–2027
Only two other Nordic universities were awarded Champion-level membership
Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Open for applications
The 2026 Unite! Seed Fund call is officially open, offering funding across three strategic lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026.
Apply now: Unite! Seed Fund 2026 - Student Call
The Unite! Seed Fund call for 2026 is now open for students. Apply now for up to €20,000 per project, involving at least two Unite! Universities. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026.
Time to Think – Retreat for Supervisors 2.-3.2.2026
Are your workdays constantly interrupted? Do you feel that there is no room for your own thinking in your calendar? Do you long for a breathing space where you can focus on what matters without noise and haste?
Join Unite's Well-Being Workshop Series
The interactive Zoom sessions are designed to support doctoral students’ well-being, strengthen a sense of belonging, and offer practical tools for success in their academic journey.
Are you tired of bad news?
The Laboratory of Hope exhibition presents ideas for a brighter future from 5th February to 27th March 2026
Apply to be a guest professor or visiting researcher at the Université Grenoble Alpes
Unite! partner, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) has opened a call to host international professors and researchers for short stays.
What makes Aalto stand out? Suggest topics and projects to be highlighted in communications
Share your ideas of the projects that best bring the two communications themes to life by 2 February!
2 million euro donation to 911±¬ÁÏÍø's new multidisciplinary Bachelor’s programme – Donors: Matti Alahuhta, Sari Baldauf, Antti Herlin, and Jorma Ollila
Set to launch in autumn 2027, the multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme combines technology, business, arts, and design
911±¬ÁÏÍø's master's programmes attract global interest
In the master's application round that ended on January 2nd, Aalto received 7513 applications from representatives of 106 different nationalities.
New podcast: Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity
The podcast of the IDBM programme discusses leading creativity, interdisciplinary teamwork and the future of design-intensive business
Aalto in 2025: Quantum leaps, creative breakthroughs and solutions for a better life
Growth, technology and industrial renewal; human-centred solutions; health and everyday wellbeing; and enjoyable daily life and thriving communities.
President's Letter, 17 December 2025 - Hope can be found in sense of community and even small acts of change
‘During heavy times, hope can be found in our community and collective actions towards a better future,’ says Ilkka Niemelä
Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Call opens on 20 January 2026
Gain an early overview of the Unite! Seed Fund Call of Spring 2026. The call includes three funding lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD.
The School of Business will confer ten Honorary Doctors at its May 2026 Ceremonial Conferment – this prestigious celebration is held every five years
The first Ceremonial Conferment of the School of Business was held in 1946, so the 17th Ceremonial Conferment of the School of Business will take place in spring 2026
New prior licence model ensures immediate open access to Aalto’s research publications
Prior licence model supports immediate open access and researchers' rights to their peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Pauliina Ilmonen appointed as Dean of the 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Science
Ilmonen will start her five-year term on 1 June 2026
Board appointed Professor Pauliina Ilmonen as Dean of the School of Science
Board discussed the University Preview 2024 outcome and made decisions on financial matters
The Industry Project course is at the heart of the IDBM Master's program
The multidisciplinary master's program in International Design Business Management (IDBM) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year
