/en/listing/1031406/feed News listing en /en/news/researchers-measure-energy-below-a-zeptojoule-enough-for-a-red-blood-cell-to-move-a-nanometer Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:59:00 +0000 Ville Heirola 1366857 at /en A new method for measuring incredibly miniscule amounts of energy – less than a trillionth of a billionth of a joule – could give quantum computing and the hunt for dark matter a boost, while paving the way for counting individual photons. Press releases Abstract blue device with glowing orange grid and beam connecting two rectangular structures /en/news/mikko-mottonen-selected-as-finalist-for-the-european-inventor-award-2026 Mon, 11 May 2026 12:04:12 +0000 Ville Heirola 1371867 at /en Möttönen is a finalist in the ‘Research’ category for developing an ultrasensitive cryogenic microwave sensor to diagnose interference in quantum computers. Awards and Recognition Aalto University professor Mikko Mottonen, photo Mikko Raskinen /en/news/new-vice-deans-appointed-for-the-school-of-science Mon, 11 May 2026 06:35:58 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1371852 at /en Maarit Korpi-Lagg has been selected as vice dean for impact, Pekka Marttinen as vice dean for education and Robin Ras as vice dean for research. Appointments University Maarit Korpi-Lagg, Pekka Marttinen, Robin Ras /en/news/ability-to-harness-quantum-speed-gains-now-within-sight-after-researchers-solve-massive-simulation Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:26:49 +0000 Ville Heirola 1368206 at /en The use of a quantum-inspired algorithm to calculate the unworkably vast potential properties of quantum materials is an early example of how quantum technology can be used to improve itself. The discovery could have future applications in dissipationless technology, for example to mitigate data centre heating. Press releases Colourful grid of small squares on a wavy blue and brown abstract 3D background /en/news/teaching-and-collaborating-across-europe-aalto-researchers-at-tu-darmstadt Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:38:23 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1365853 at /en Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt. Appointments Cooperation Old cream building beside modern beige block with many tall windows and a rust-coloured sculpture in front /en/news/awards-presented-for-top-doctoral-and-masters-theses-at-the-school-of-science Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:55:29 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1364776 at /en In 2025, there were altogether 71 doctoral and 607 master's degrees in the School of Science. In March, seven outstanding doctoral and six master's theses were awarded. Awards and Recognition Sami Lauronen, Axel Hedman, Eero Virmavirta, Olli Latvakoski, Elina Heikkila.jpg /en/news/where-is-quantum-technology-heading-the-qdoc-doctoral-pilot-offers-insights-for-corporate-partners Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:40:54 +0000 Anne Kosola 1363254 at /en Corporate partners in the Quantum Doctoral Pilot programme (QDOC) say that collaborating with the programme helps them distinguish between technology hype and developments that are truly relevant to them. Cooperation Iso ryhmä ihmisiä seisoo näytön edessä, jossa lukee 'QDOC KICKOFF March 11-12, 2025'. /en/news/physics-days-2026-gathered-finnish-physicists-to-aalto Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:11:52 +0000 Ville Heirola 1362656 at /en The 2026 edition of the annual conference featured talks on moiré matter, women in physics and paper cuts. Campus Research & Art A conference hall filled with attendees sitting at tables, watching a presentation on a large screen. /en/news/aalto-university-unveils-aaltoq20-a-state-of-the-art-quantum-computer-for-educating-quantum-talent Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:12:07 +0000 Ville Heirola 1362445 at /en AaltoQ20 is a unique quantum computer that researchers can also use to study quantum phenomena and develop new technology. Press releases Valkoinen sylinterimäinen kone, jossa 'Aalto University' logo teollisuusympäristössä. /en/news/from-breakthrough-to-business-finlands-aalto-university-is-turning-world-class-science-into Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:17:37 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1361231 at /en Aalto University’s strategic spin-off model is turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable businesses. University Kyltti lukee 'Made in Aalto University' ja alla iso 'A'. Läpinäkyvät kuplatuolit etualalla. /en/news/mesoscale-swimmers-could-pave-way-for-drug-delivery-robots-inside-the-body Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:14:29 +0000 Ville Heirola 1361001 at /en Researchers have discovered how tiny organisms break the laws of physics to swim faster — such secrets of mesoscale physics and fluid dynamics can offer entirely new pathways for engineering and medicine. Press releases Microscopic view of a larva with red and blue outlines showing swimming motion. Scale bar indicates 0.3 mm. /en/news/elsevier-open-access-article-quota-is-estimated-to-run-out-in-autumn-2026 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:25:15 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1357254 at /en Read more about the situation and its effects on open access publishing Research & Art Sähköinen asiointipalvelu /en/news/training-available-in-ai-research-data-management-research-ethics-more-register-now Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:23:18 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1355730 at /en New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open. Research & Art A black hand touches a tablet screen with white shapes. Papers and a pen are on a pink surface. /en/news/new-open-access-agreement-spie-journals Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:24:00 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1355900 at /en Aalto University has signed a new open access agreement with SPIE journals Research & Art Aalto yellow pen /en/news/the-semiconductor-sector-jobs-open-in-research-groups-0 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:49:56 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 1351911 at /en Semi-Summer 2026 programme will provide an opportunity to gain the skills needed in a growing and international semiconductor sector. Cooperation SemiSummer 2026. Hae puolijohteiden kesätöihin. Yritysten ja Aalto-yliopiston logot. Liity mukaan. /en/news/bring-your-child-to-work-day-2025-at-the-department-of-applied-physics Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:07:25 +0000 Bernadette Gehl-Väisänen 1348504 at /en The Department of Applied Physics encouraged employees to bring their children to work on 21. November 2025- you can have a peak at what kids did on that day University Children and adults gathered around a table in an office. Text reads 'Children's Day at Work' and 'PHYSics Aalto Diversity Team'. /en/news/research-council-of-finland-establishes-a-center-of-excellence-in-quantum-materials Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:06:09 +0000 Ville Heirola 1347680 at /en The Centre, called QMAT, creates new materials to power the quantum technology of coming decades. Research & Art A collage of nine people in formal and casual attire. Backgrounds vary from office settings to plain walls. /en/news/new-prior-licence-model-ensures-immediate-open-access-to-aaltos-research-publications Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:17:03 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1347183 at /en Prior licence model supports immediate open access and researchers' rights to their peer-reviewed manuscripts. Research & Art Iso Aalto-valologo ja nainen kävelemässä /en/news/research-into-physics-of-microscopically-tiny-organisms-lands-prestigious-prize Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:53:09 +0000 Ville Heirola 1346109 at /en Physics Professor Matilda Backholm received this year’s Väisälä award, handed out by the Finnish Academy of Sciences and Letters. Awards and Recognition A person wearing a beige sweater and necklace stands indoors by a window with a forest view. /en/news/future-makers-research-batteries-cryptography-and-plastic-recycling Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:44:51 +0000 Ville Heirola 1346105 at /en The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University. Research & Art Neljä miestä muodollisissa vaatteissa eri ympäristöissä. Yhdellä poolopaita, muilla puvut ja solmiot.