Latest news for teachers
In the updated Teacher's Handbook, you can find information and news related to teaching
The Teacher's Handbook guides practical matters.
The concepts of study unit and study unit implementation are introduced in the Aalto University's regulations on curricula
On 4 February 2025, the Aalto University Academic Affairs Committee decided amend the General Regulations on Teaching and Studying.
New End-of-Course Survey Template Launches on August 8, 2025
On Friday, August 8, 2025, a new end-of-course survey template will be in use for all end-of-course surveys. This change will happen automatically in the course feedback tool and does not require any actions from teachers. The new survey template will include a new set of course feedback questions. The previous survey template will be closed permanently.
Teacher services challenges all Aaltonians to volunteering
Aalto University Teacher services held a recreation day with volunteering.
New course feedback questions will be implemented starting 8.8.2025
The end-of-course surveys that will open 8.8.2025 will automatically have new course feedback questions.
Teacher Services during the summertime
Teachers get help and support for teaching even during the summer.
EXAM service and support closed 30.6.-1.8.2025
EXAM service and support are on summer break during 30.6.-1.8.2025.
Enhance your teaching skills - register now for autumn 2025 pedagogical courses
Explore the course selection in autumn 2025 and register!
Digipedagogical training weeks for teachers in August 2025
Digipedagogical training weeks in August to support teachers with new courses.
How is the implementation of the language guidelines progressing?
The preparations for the implementation of the language guidelines are underway in working groups.
AI in Teaching and Learning – Support and Training for All Aaltonians
Aalto University now offers support and training for using generative AI in teaching and learning. All Aalto users can access the Aalto AI Assistant, and tailored training sessions and self-study materials help you get started responsibly and effectively. Enrol in a session today and explore how AI can support your work.
MyCourses maintenance break Mon 16 June, 2025 at 9.00-19.00
MyCourses maintenance break on 16 June 2025 starting at 9.00. During this break, the service is not in use.
Teacher, share your insights on assessment practices
Unite! Educator Questionnaire aims at understanding and improving assessment strategies in higher education.
Summer School Teacher Interview: Visual communication design has the power to influence perceptions, opinions, and decisions
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.
Sisu instructions for teachers now fully available on aalto.fi
All language versions are now available on aalto.fi.
Panopto Access AI Pilot makes multilingual teaching easier
Teacher Services is piloting a new tool, Panopto Access AI, during spring 2025 to support the creation of accessible and multilingual video materials.
New electronic examination service EXAM studios in the Undergraduate Centre
New electronic examination service EXAM studios opened in the Undergraduate Centre in April.
Aalto AI Assistant available now to students - learn the features - AI Training coming soon
Ai.aalto.fi is now open for students. New features added: Document chats, save your chats etc.
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.
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.
