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Preparing curricula 2026–2028: assess the programme and create a development plan. Agree on teaching collaboration across schools and units during spring
The preparation of curricula for the academic years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 has started in programmes and departments in each school. In August at the latest, all programs should have set development objectives and a plan for their implementation, as well as a draft of the purpose of the program's as well as learning outcomes. Updating the programme description for prospective applicants is also topical, and if significant changes are planned in the programme, they should be reflected in the description.

Maarintie 8 as a pilot for the recycling campaign
Maarintie 8 has been selected as a pilot site for Aalto's sorting campaign.

Decline in reported harassment and inappropriate conduct
The number of cases involving staff slightly decreased in 2024. We continue to actively work towards a safe and respectful university community.

Automatic saving for the course feedback tool
A new feature has been added to the course feedback tool: automatic saving. Thanks to this new feature, the system saves unfinished feedback as a draft at regular intervals.

Spring 2025 My Dialogues - discussion
In 2025 focus of My Dialogues is on quality conversations. This means having an in-depth discussion on important topics to ensure wellbeing at work, development planning and clear goals and prioritisation.
Participate in the Spring 2025 trainings!
Aalto employees are offered plenty of staff training opportunities - have a look of the courses offerings and register!

Aalto University maintained strong academic performance and international recognition in 2024
University board approved the Annual Board Report and Financial Statements for 2024

Aalto University endowment provided EUR 41 million in 2024 for education and research
The university endowment portfolio returned 11.2%
Lauri Saarinen: Aalto is like the Silicon Valley of Europe — only better
Lauri Saarinen is Assistant Professor of Operations Management at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM). This is his journey from student to professor of the year.

Biketti containers arrive on campus – making bike parking safer and more convenient
The innovative Biketti improves cycling conditions on campus.

Chancellor Emeritus Matti Lehti: I feel great gratitude towards the School of Business
‘By donating, you can support young people who certainly need and appreciate the support they receive.’

AllWell? student survey 2025 reaches 41 per cent of target group
The survey was emailed to all Aalto University's second-year bachelor’s students and first-year master’s students. AllWell? warmly thanks all of the respondents!

Visas for business travel are acquired through SoloVisa
Aalto University's partner for visa process is changing. The new partner is SoloVisa.

Welcome to the Friends Program!
Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join. Our goal is to bring people together because friendship is precious—life is better with friends!

University collective bargaining set to continue
Negotiations have been ongoing since February.
Keys to growth: This is how the university for all of Finland's children works
Aalto University Junior is a champion of equal opportunities and hands-on learning, growing in popularity year after year. Veli-Matti Ikävalko, who leads the work, shares how this window in91ÇàÇà²Ý was created—and how the university spark is ignited.

Aalto IT Thursday News 3 April 2025 at 10 to 11
Join us to hear the latest on current topics of general interest for all Aaltonians, presented by Aalto IT.

New Aalto questions will be implemented in course feedback on August 1, 2025
On August 1, 2025, new Aalto-level course feedback questions, known as Aalto questions, will be implemented at Aalto University. These new questions will completely replace the existing Aalto questions.

Our fundraising campaign is ongoing - see how Aaltonians can participate
The campaign is on and every donor and every euro counts – see below how you can get involved and spread the word
