Human Resource (HR) services contact details
Contact details to Human Resources (HR) services for Joint University services as well as for HR units at Schools and Departments.
Social life and recreation
Having social networks helps you feel at home! Aalto University organises many events and other possibilities for international staff and their families to meet and mingle and thus hopefully settle in smoothly. Additionally, we have collected additional external tips and links for you to find the most suitable way to socialise and discover enjoyable and helpful activities.
Planned events for 2025 |
For whom |
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| tbc | Aalto Wellbeing Week is an annual wellbeing event for all Aalto people! A lot of events are available during the week to support your wellbeing. See the page for more information. | |
| 4 March, 25 | Looking for work in Finland - introductions to best practice / Seminar by TEK (onsite) | Employees and family members |
| 6 March, 25 | Calling all Espoo residents, newcomers, and future adventurers! Do you want to know more about the services and activities provided by the City of Espoo. Espoo offers the early registration for you. |
Employees, Students and Alumni |
| 10 March, 25 | Aalto Club event - visit to the Parliament | Employees |
| 9 April, 25 | is an event series that brings together diverse members of Helsinki’s international community | Employees & Families, Students and Alumni |
| 30 April, 25 | Wappu 2025 - Wappu-like events and atmosphere live and online | Employees |
| 3 June, 25 | Building belonging in Espoo – Aalto LASER Talks | Aalto University The City of Espoo and Aalto University maintain a close, long-term research collaboration focused on developing services for international residents and immigrants. But how should these services be developed – and why through research? Join the event to learn more. | Everyone |
| 5 June, 25 | Helsinki Welcome Day - The City of Helsinki welcomes new residents with an exciting event! | Employees & Families, Students and Alumni |
| SUMMER BREAK | ||
| 29 - 30 Aug, 25 | On Espoo Day, Espoo residents celebrate their hometown by organising free events around the city. | Everyone |
| 2 Sep, 25 | Employees and students | |
| 20 Sep,25 | Aalto 10km & 5km- sports event Join this whole Aalto community's free of charge sports event |
Employees, Students and Alumni |
| 9, Oct 25 | Do you want to know more about the services and activities provided by the City of Espoo and organisations in the area? Do you also want to enjoy music performances, keynote and activities for the whole family? Join Hello Espoo Event. |
Employees, Students and Alumni |
| tbc | New Aalto Employee Welcome Event | Employees |
| tbc | Visit to the Parliament | |
| tbc | CV and Cover letter by TEK (online) | International employees and spouses |
| tbc | New in Helsinki: Embracing Finnish winter - Event for international newcomers in the Helsinki area | |
| tbc | Little Christmas - Pikkujoulut by city of Espoo | Especially International employees and spouses |
Feeling at home at Aalto University
Do you want to feel at home and
- participate to nice and relaxed events?
- have new acquaintances, friends and networks?
- … just meet and mingle?
In addition to casual events organized by various departments and schools, Aalto University hosts several larger events that bring together staff members from across the university, and occasionally from other organizations as well. Event registration is primarily conducted on the Events pages at aalto.fi and
HEI LIFE, a national project focusing on higher education institutions’ support for international academics, staff and their families, is happy to announce the start of the HEI LIFE Spouse Network for Greater Helsinki.
The network hopes to bring together spouses of employees in higher education institutions in the greater Helsinki area for collaboration, peer support and networking. Everyone belonging to the focus group is most warmly welcome to join the network!
Please see more info in here
Aalto employees can establish a club around a theme they are keen on and there are several persons interested in the club. The club is entitled to a small financial support and entitled to operate on the Aalto premises. The intention is that the clubs would cover the whole university, i.e. every employee is welcome to join the club's activities.
Currently operating clubs:
Sewing (and other crafts) Club
Cycling Club
Aalto Winter sports Club
See more info on Aalto Clubs for Personnel (aalto.fi)
See also
International mobility of our staff index
International mobility of our staff index
For families and spouses
Moving to Finland? Here you can learn more about practicalities.
Practical issues upon moving
On this page you find information on practical issues concerning moving to Finland, such as about social security, taxation and opening a bank account.
HEI LIFE Spouse Network for Greater Helsinki
HEI LIFE Spouse Network hopes to bring together spouses of employees in higher education institutions in the greater Helsinki area for collaboration, peer support and networking. Everyone belonging to the focus group is most warmly welcome to join the network!