/en/listing/1133521/feed News listing en /en/news/three-rising-aalto-university-researchers-secure-highly-sought-after-eu-funding Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:31:36 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1392557 at /en In their research projects, Dominik Baumann, Tero Mäkinen and Owies Wani develop the training of reinforcement learning agents, a better understanding of the physics of material damage and electrolyte structures for energy storage. Press releases Research & Art Kolme miestä älykkään rennossa pukeutumisessa poseeraa eri sisätaustoja vasten /en/news/travel-guidelines-updated-regarding-sanctions-and-us-visa-bonds Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:32:18 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1390790 at /en Please consult the university’s travel guidelines available on the website if you are planning an outbound business trip or an international assignment. Many countries and regions have special requirements University Aalto University, A-logo around campus, photo Mikko Raskinen /en/news/kide-building-entrance-doors-open-on-weekdays-until-1530-evening-entry-with-access-tokens Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:58:48 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1392231 at /en In the evenings, lobby services are available in the CS building Campus A person rides a yellow bike past a brick wall with abstract metal art installations. The rider wears a hat and has a backpack. /en/news/ilkka-niemela-in-the-age-of-ai-university-education-builds-the-ability-to-learn-think-critically-and Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:02:55 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1392076 at /en Universities bring together what society needs most: understanding of the world and cutting-edge technologies and the profound ability to question, assess and innovate, says President Ilkka Niemelä. Aalto University celebrated the opening of its academic year on Tuesday 1 September 2026 University Henkilöitä tummissa puvuissa kävelemässä kampuksella raitiovaunukiskojen yli. Taustalla Väre-rakennus. /en/news/aalto-distinguished-professor-jukka-pekolas-message-basic-research-is-at-the-heart-of-progress Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:35:43 +0000 Ville Heirola 1391649 at /en Department of Applied Physics Professor Jukka Pekola was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor on September 1, 2026. Appointments University Professor Jukka Pekola stood in a hallway smiling at the camera /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2026-aalto-involved-in-eight-projects Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:16:04 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1392080 at /en From the 2026 Seed Fund call, 22 proposals were selected for funding. Aalto is involved in eight of these projects and coordinates one. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Two small green sprouts in soil beside the word “unite!” on a green background /en/news/aalto-community-members-awarded-for-outstanding-work Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:41:15 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1392051 at /en Projects and actions awarded bring Aaltonians together and embody the Aalto spirit – congratulations to all! Awards and Recognition University Palkintoseremonia violetilla lavalla, ryhmä kukkien ja todistusten kanssa yleisön edessä /en/news/associate-professor-andrea-sand-appointed-new-head-of-applied-physics-department Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:47:08 +0000 Ville Heirola 1391658 at /en Sand, a nuclear physics expert, is supported by new vice heads for research and education. All started their work on September 1, 2026. Appointments A woman with blonde hair stands with arm resting on a ledge with a grey background. /en/news/from-quantum-labs-to-startups-aalto-inventors-turns-researchers-into-founders Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:13:51 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1389012 at /en The Aalto Inventors programme cultivates thought leaders of tomorrow’s disruptive industries. Aalto Magazine Research & Art Yleisö istuu keltaisilla säkkituoleilla ja portailla nykyaikaisessa salissa kuuntelemassa esitystä. /en/news/how-to-search-for-a-material-that-does-not-yet-exist-researchers-are-looking-for-a-room-temperature Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:59:08 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1389271 at /en The SuperC consortium aims to develop a room-temperature superconductor, a discovery which would deliver enormous energy savings. What’s it like to try to create a material that doesn’t exist? Aalto Magazine Research & Art Piirretty vihreävalkoinen hahmo ruutupuvussa pitelee suurennuslasia kelluvien molekyylikaavioiden keskellä /en/news/autumn-2026-finnish-courses-for-international-personnel-in-the-metropolitan-area-universities Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:17:09 +0000 Iiris Latva-Koivisto 1345378 at /en Aalto University offers Finnish language study opportunities to its employees in autumn 2026. Studies University Study Finnish language, photo Mikko Raskinen /en/news/want-to-meet-the-future-of-deep-tech-nordeep-at-dipoli-sept-16-17-2026 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:23:31 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1390330 at /en At NORDEEP, inventors and founders can connect with investors, and Aalto’s researchers can explore the deep tech startup world and connect with peers who have already ventured into it. Tickets are available for Aaltonians. Cooperation People talk at a tech fair booth, one with a backpack, another in blue checked shirt, machines beside them /en/news/emotions-help-explain-why-people-click-phishing-emails Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:17:39 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1389262 at /en Researchers call for information security training to take emotions into account more effectively. Research & Art Verena Distler ja Raphael Weidhaas /en/news/participate-in-the-autumn-2026-trainings Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:23:47 +0000 Areeba Khan 1390346 at /en Employees are offered plenty of staff training opportunities - have a look at the course offerings and register! University Image: Unto Rautio, /en/news/experiment-with-ai-safely-heres-how-to-get-started Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:16:37 +0000 Helena Järnefelt 1389432 at /en AI is advancing rapidly. Experiment boldly, but responsibly. Research & Art University Mustia ympyröitä ja neliöitä, jotka on yhdistetty katkoviivoilla sinisellä taustalla. /en/news/keep-in-touch-a-friend-book-for-building-your-student-network Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:07:24 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1387668 at /en A student team designed a friend book for Aalto University Shop to help students build contacts and make connections. Studies Muotoilun opiskelijat Taija Piikkilä, Kasi Jutila ja Leena Hurtig juttelevat puistossa ystäväkirjat käsissään. /en/news/new-podcast-explores-finnish-contributions-to-artificial-intelligence Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:46:47 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1387669 at /en Researchers Arno Solin ja Eric Malmi interview pioneers, entrepreneurs and experts about the AI field's history, disruptive consequences and the probability of humanity's destruction. Research & Art University Glitch art of flowing blue and red wave with Finnish text and Aalto University logo at bottom left /en/news/teacher-boost-students-employability-and-wellbeing-by-reporting-corporate-collaboration-on-your Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:56:45 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1386595 at /en Please add details of company and organisational collaboration on your courses in the course syllabus in MyCourses Studies Group of students collaborate around a tall table in a bright workshop with tools and storage shelves. /en/news/worlds-first-superconducting-quantum-heat-engine-opens-the-path-to-larger-quantum-computers Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:36:28 +0000 Ville Heirola 1379003 at /en A newly-developed superconducting quantum heat engine not only advances our understanding of thermodynamics but also enables technologies needed for high-qubit quantum computers. Press releases Research & Art Hehkuva neonpallo, geometrinen ydin ja valojuovat leijuvat tumman tabletin yläpuolella /en/news/applications-open-aalto-creatives-pre-incubator-autumn-2026 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:23:00 +0000 Heidi Rintala 1381146 at /en The next Aalto Creatives pre-incubator starts in September. Applications close on 7 September. Join the info event on 27 August to hear from alumni and meet the Aalto Creatives team. Campus Cooperation Press releases Colourful general image promoting Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme