News
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.
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
Support for those concerned about flooding in South‑east Asia
The university supports and helps staff and students in dealing with the crisis.
Deadline approaching for the three mandatory courses – please complete them soon
All staff must complete courses of data protection and information security, cyber security and the Code of Conduct by the end of 2025
Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel on 6 December 2025
The President of Finland awards decorations to 911±¬ÁÏÍø employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
Call for nominations for Millennium Technology Prize is open
MTP is the world’s leading award focused on technological innovations for a better life – you can suggest a nominee
Stay safe near metro stations
When walking on the streets, it is crucial to stay alert to avoid being scammed.
Space technology visionary Jaan Praks awarded as Espoo Ambassador 2025
Professor Jaan Praks has been chosen as Espoo's new congress ambassador
Biodesign Finland wins the Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award 2025
The Aalto Pioneering Excellence award is granted annually to one or more teams that are doing groundbreaking work
Vision for higher education and research until 2040 is taking shape – Comment on draft objectives
Ministry of Education and Culture invites Aaltonians to respond to a survey by 9 December
Export control, sanctions, and research security policy takes effect on 1 December 2025
The new policy guides Aaltonians to act responsibly in matters related to export controls, sanctions, and research security.
Occupational safety reminder: use batteries and accumulators safely
Do not charge the electric bicycle battery in the office; instead, use the charging station in the Undergraduate Centre
Voting in the election of Academic Affairs Committee starts on 13 November
Elections will be in the group 'Other staff' until 19 November. Read the candidates’ introductions and vote!
Recycling campaign ends - activities continue!
The university-wide recycling and sorting campaign ended at the end of September 2025.
Meet the candidates for university’s Academic Affairs Committee
Elections will be organised in the group for ‘other teaching and research personnel and other staff’ between 13 and 19 November 2025
Suomen Messusäätiö donates EUR 3.1 million to 911±¬ÁÏÍø for a Professorship in Experience and Event Business
The professorship will be established at the Department of Marketing in the 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Business
New JUKO shop stewards to be elected in late 2025
JUKO elects new shop stewards for the next two-year term from schools and personnel associations in November-December 2025
Use your voice: 14 000 euros for student wellbeing
In autumn 2025, students were asked to come up with ideas on how the university should spend 14 000 euros to improve student wellbeing on campus. Now it's time to vote for the best idea to be implemented during spring 2026.
