News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1034716/feed News listing en Annual review looked back on the past year /en/news/annual-review-looked-back-on-the-past-year Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:26:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1362366 at /en The annual review of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture provided a comprehensive overview of the past year. Members of the community were also awarded in the event. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Puhuja esiintyy suurelle yleisölle pimeässä auditorioissa. Suuren näytön takana on eläväinen kuva tekstillä 'Welcome'. VTT, Aalto University and GTK: How to ensure Finland captures the multi‑billion growth potential of mineral economy /en/news/vtt-aalto-university-and-gtk-how-to-ensure-finland-captures-the-multi-billion-growth-potential-of Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:59:00 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1361221 at /en Finland is rising to the forefront of the mineral economy through new research initiatives and closer collaboration Research & Art Lähikuva erilaisista elektroniikkajätteistä, kuten piirilevyistä, johdoista ja metallinpaloista eri väreissä. Annual Report on Research Ethics and Integrity 2025 /en/news/annual-report-on-research-ethics-and-integrity-2025 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:49:57 +0000 Annukka Jyrämä 1361234 at /en The significance of research ethics has increased both as part of the quality of research and in the values of publishers and funders Research & Art Nainen lukee opasta. Kuvassa näkyy lisäksi henkilön kädet ja punaiset hihat. Design strengthens industrial competitiveness – human-centered factory work at the core /en/news/design-strengthens-industrial-competitiveness-human-centered-factory-work-at-the-core Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:18 +0000 Pirita Posti 1360208 at /en Factory work is undergoing a transformation: new technologies and artificial intelligence are changing the content and roles of work. Aalto University’s Department of Design is studying this change from a human-centered perspective in the HiFive project. Cooperation Research & Art HiFive tutkimusryhmä: Joni Lappalainen, Juho Silmukari, Martina Čaić, Anna Viljakainen, Virpi Roto. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen Apply Now: Unite! Visiting Professorships at TU Graz /en/news/apply-now-unite-visiting-professorships-at-tu-graz Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:03:32 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1358839 at /en TU Graz, Austria, invites experienced postdoctoral researchers to apply for two fully funded visiting professorships. The deadline for expressions of interest is 20 February 2026, and the positions will begin on 1 October 2026. Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Three people having a discussion at a table with laptops. Text: Visiting Professorships at TU Graz, October 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027. Soil Laboratory Exhibition – Exploring the Dialogue Between Human and the Earth in Utsjoki /en/news/soil-laboratory-exhibition-exploring-the-dialogue-between-human-and-the-earth-in-utsjoki Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:22:16 +0000 Gianluca Giabardo 1358199 at /en Soil Laboratory explores the relationship between humans and the earth as a living landscape through ceramic practices in Utsjoki. Research & Art Soil Laboratory Exhibition poster 2026 Environmental Structure of the Year 2025 Award goes to Kalasatama-Pasila tramway /en/news/environmental-structure-of-the-year-2025-award-goes-to-kalasatama-pasila-tramway Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:05:09 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1358013 at /en The award is given in recognition of meritorious design and implementation of the built environment. Experts from Aalto University developed sustainability solutions for the project. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Research & Art Ilmakuva raitiovaunusta kaarevalla radalla, jota ympäröivät puut ja rakennukset kaupunkimaisemassa aurinkoisena päivänä. A survey on users' experiences of MyKanta in collaboration between Aalto University and Kela /en/news/a-survey-on-users-experiences-of-mykanta-in-collaboration-between-aalto-university-and-kela Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:02:53 +0000 Saija Simola 1357870 at /en Senior university lecturer Sari Kujala's research group is exploring, in collaboration with Kela, users' experiences with the MyKanta online patient portal and the MyKanta mobile application. Research & Art Henkilö kirjoittaa kannettavalla tietokoneella, pöydällä on muistikirja ja tabletti. Measuring urban nature: new habitat types and criteria support the prevention of biodiversity loss /en/news/measuring-urban-nature-new-habitat-types-and-criteria-support-the-prevention-of-biodiversity-loss Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:48:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1357871 at /en A recent report introduces an anthropogenic habitat classification and assessment criteria that make it possible to visualize, measure, and compare nature in the built environment. These tools enable the assessment of ecological condition and support the development of green infrastructure and the prevention of biodiversity loss in cities. Press releases Research & Art Kaupunkikatu penkkeineen, puineen ja pensaineen. Autoja pysäköitynä tien varrella. Aurinkoinen päivä. What drives success in the film and audiovisual industries? New research to support growth and competitiveness /en/news/what-drives-success-in-the-film-and-audiovisual-industries-new-research-to-support-growth-and Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:25:17 +0000 Pirita Posti 1357687 at /en Aalto University Department of Film is leading a €1.6 million Co-Innovation research project, SmartSuccessAV, funded by Business Finland. The project aims to gain new research-based knowledge on how success in the Film and AV industry is managed and how decision-making is structured as production, financing, and distribution structures change. Cooperation Research & Art Johanna Wartio, Susanna Helke ja Ilkka Matila Aalto-yliopisto. Spring call for proposals: Internal seed funding available through Aalto Networking Platform /en/news/spring-call-for-proposals-internal-seed-funding-available-through-aalto-networking-platform Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:40:00 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1355721 at /en Aalto's internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. Deadline for proposals is 1st of April 2026. Research & Art Studies Two people examining electrical equipment in an industrial setting with large windows and various machinery. Enhancing doctoral researchers’ work-life skills – Join the DOC+ events /en/news/enhancing-doctoral-researchers-work-life-skills-join-the-doc-events Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:57:35 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1354180 at /en Doctoral student or postdoc, have you been pondering about building a meaningful doctoral career? Or about the future of AI in research and working life? These events and learning opportunities are for you! Research & Art Studies Text 'Doc+ initiative' with colourful explosion on black background. Slogan: Your skills. Your path. Your impact. Apply to be a guest professor or visiting researcher at the Université Grenoble Alpes /en/news/apply-to-be-a-guest-professor-or-visiting-researcher-at-the-universite-grenoble-alpes Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:35:38 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353219 at /en Unite! partner, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) has opened a call to host international professors and researchers for short stays. Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Three people in a park with mountains in the background. One sits on a bench, two stand facing the scenery. Seizing opportunities — Vuong Vo’s path led through Aalto University and VTT to build the protein factory of the future /en/news/seizing-opportunities-vuong-vos-path-led-through-aalto-university-and-vtt-to-build-the-protein Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:50:24 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1351473 at /en Vuong Vo's path led through Aalto University and VTT to a startup, where he is helping build the protein factory of the future. Cooperation Research & Art Kaksi sinipaitaista henkilöä katsoo kannettavan tietokoneen näyttöä teollisuusympäristössä. Growing Materials, Growing Ideas: Inside the BioMaker Studio /en/news/growing-materials-growing-ideas-inside-the-biomaker-studio Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:09:43 +0000 Carla Taboada 1351218 at /en At Aalto University’s BioMaker Studio, initiated by Ena Naito, students and researchers experiment with living materials, from algae to mycelium, creating an open, interdisciplinary space where design, biology, and collaboration grow together. Research & Art Studies A table with bowls, bottles, and cups. People are working with various items, including a bottle of dark liquid. Major funding powers development of next-generation machine technology aimed at productivity leap in export sectors /en/news/major-funding-powers-development-of-next-generation-machine-technology-aimed-at-productivity-leap-in Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:42:30 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1347330 at /en The BEST research project is developing new types of sealing, bearing, and damping technology. Cooperation Research & Art arotor adjustable stiffness test setup The TAIMI project builds an equal working life – a six-year consortium project seeks solutions to recruitment and skill challenges /en/news/the-taimi-project-builds-an-equal-working-life-a-six-year-consortium-project-seeks-solutions-to Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:48:09 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1347324 at /en Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing skill requirements, the population is aging, and the labor shortage is deepening. Meanwhile, the potential of international experts often remains unused in Finland. These challenges in working life are addressed by the six-year TAIMI project funded by the Strategic Research Council, and implemented by a broad consortium. Research & Art TAIMI-hanke rakentaa tasa-arvoista työelämää. Kuva: Kauppakorkeakoulu Hanken. Study: Internal combustion engine can achieve zero-emission combustion and double efficiency /en/news/study-internal-combustion-engine-can-achieve-zero-emission-combustion-and-double-efficiency Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:54:34 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1347181 at /en A new combustion concept that utilizes argon could completely eliminate nitrogen oxide emissions from internal combustion engines and double their efficiency compared to diesel engines. Research & Art Suuri rahtialus, joka on lastattu värikkäillä konteilla, purjehtii sinisen meren yli osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. Tonmoy Saha Presents Textile Recycling Research at CIMANET Seminar /en/news/tonmoy-saha-presents-textile-recycling-research-at-cimanet-seminar Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:01:16 +0000 Md Repon 1346513 at /en The CIMANET Research Seminar, held under the theme “Future Leaders in Circular Materials Bioeconomy,” took place on Thursday, December 4, at the Scandic Marina Congress Center in Helsinki. Research & Art A person presenting at a conference with two screens displaying a presentation titled 'Decolorization of Reactive Dyed Cotton Textile Waste'. Textile Chemistry Group Meeting Held /en/news/textile-chemistry-group-meeting-held Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:32:52 +0000 Md Repon 1346512 at /en The Annual Meeting of the Textile Chemistry Group held on Thursday, December 11. Research & Art A lecture hall with students seated and a presentation projected on the screen. A lecturer is seated at the front.