News from the School of Science | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1136651/feed News listing en 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. Collaboration Research Services Entrepreneurial mindset funding calls fundings multidisciplinarity radical creativity sustainability Research & Art Studies Two people examining electrical equipment in an industrial setting with large windows and various machinery. Study abroad from home with Unite’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP) Courses /en/news/study-abroad-from-home-with-unites-virtual-exchange-credit-programme-vecp-courses Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:31:28 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1356907 at /en Studying abroad without leaving home is possible through Unite!’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP). New courses in computer science, language and intercultural competence are now open for applications. Collaboration Studies All students Unite Unite students doctoral students Cooperation Studies Aalto University Summer School 2020 Learning Lounge offers more study space on campus /en/news/learning-lounge-offers-more-study-space-on-campus Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:37:23 +0000 Pia Ojanperä 1355549 at /en Student, having a hard time finding a space? Campus Studies University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate All students campus services Campus Studies Learning Lounge We ensure safety by preparing and practicing in advance /en/news/we-ensure-safety-by-preparing-and-practicing-in-advance Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:22:27 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 581846 at /en In February, National Preparedness Day is celebrated on February 7th and Emergency Number Day on February 11th. Campus Incident safety plans University logo Aalto University received nearly 6,700 applications for its English-taught bachelor’s programmes /en/news/aalto-university-received-nearly-6700-applications-for-its-english-taught-bachelors-programmes Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:32:39 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1355707 at /en The most popular programmes in the application round for Aalto University's English-taught bachelor's programmes that closed on 22 January were International Business, Economics, and Computer Engineering Studies Teaching All Bachelor's Programmes applying studies Studies Kolme ihmistä kävelee ylös puisia portaita seinän vieressä, jossa on pystysuorat puusäleet ja roikkuvia koristeita. Register for the Unite! Training Programme on Sustainability for Prospective Leaders /en/news/register-for-the-unite-training-programme-on-sustainability-for-prospective-leaders Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:15:01 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1355907 at /en A transnational online programme for students, faculty, and leaders who want to advance sustainability initiatives within their institutions. Register by 13 February 2026. Collaboration Research Unite Unite staff Unite students postdoctoral researchers researchers in schools staff trainings trainings Cooperation Studies University People working at a table with laptops, sticky notes and coffee cups. One person is taking notes. Join a beginner-level Finnish language courses in spring 2026! /en/news/join-a-beginner-level-finnish-language-courses-in-spring-2026 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:35:09 +0000 Iiris Latva-Koivisto 1355704 at /en Aalto University offers opportunities to study Finnish in spring 2026. Register on Workday! Studies Services University staff trainings Studies University °ù²â³ó³¾Ã¤ Participate in the Spring 2026 trainings! /en/news/participate-in-the-spring-2026-trainings Wed, 21 Aug 2019 08:05:12 +0000 Anonymous 136251 at /en Employees are offered plenty of staff training opportunities - have a look of the courses offerings and register! Services staff trainings University Image: Unto Rautio, NASA Reveals New Details About Dark Matter’s Influence on the Universe /en/news/nasa-reveals-new-details-about-dark-matters-influence-on-the-universe Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:11:23 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1355087 at /en With the Webb telescope’s unprecedented sensitivity, scientists are learning more about dark matter’s influence on stars, galaxies, and even planets like Earth. Research Technology and engineering dark matter galaxies space space research Press releases Kuva näyttää pimeän aineen jakautumisen samalla taivaan alueella käyttäen Nasan Webb-teleskooppia 2026 (oikealla) ja Hubblen avaruusteleskooppia 2007 (vasemmalla). Kuva: NASA/STScI/A. Pagan Submit your ideas to the Unite! Widening Training Series for Researchers /en/news/submit-your-ideas-to-the-unite-widening-training-series-for-researchers Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:35:02 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1355551 at /en Unite!Widening invites staff, faculty and researchers from Aalto to help design a new, hands-on training series for researchers. Collaboration Research Teaching Unite Unite staff Unite students postdoctoral researchers researchers in schools staff trainings trainings Cooperation Studies University Person in lab coat points at a computer screen displaying microscopic images. Unite! and Widening logos are visible. Major guidance counsellor gathering in Otaniemi in February /en/news/major-guidance-counsellor-gathering-in-otaniemi-in-february Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:59:45 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1354579 at /en About 800 guidance counsellors from all educational levels will convene for Opopäivät, hosted by the Finnish Association of Student Counsellors, at Dipoli and the Otaniemi campus from 5 to 7 February 2026. Campus Studies study counselling events Campus Musta sheriffin merkki, jossa valkoinen teksti 'THE BEST OPO IN TOWN' ja tähtiä ympärillä. 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! Careers Collaboration Research All Doctoral Programmes doctoral candidates doctoral education doctoral students Research & Art Studies Text 'Doc+ initiative' with colourful explosion on black background. Slogan: Your skills. Your path. Your impact. Finnish AI Region Secures Second Term with Top Marks from EU /en/news/finnish-ai-region-secures-second-term-with-top-marks-from-eu Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:12:58 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1354178 at /en Finnish AI Region (FAIR) EDIH has been selected to continue operations for a second term with excellent ratings. European Union continuation funding enables service expansion from the beginning of 2026. Aalto University is one of 10 partners in FAIR. Business and economics Collaboration Digitalisation and AI Entrepreneurship Innovations Technology and engineering Cooperation EU funding VR artificial intelligence business cooperation computer science cyber security digitalisation entrepreneurship strategic partnerships Cooperation Press releases Ajatteleva henkilön siluetti, jonka oikealla puolella on värikkäitä digitaalisia tietoja ja grafiikkaa. Business & economics and computer science ranked in top 100 globally /en/news/business-economics-and-computer-science-ranked-in-top-100-globally-0 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:52:27 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1354176 at /en The Times Higher Education ranking measures universities with 18 indicators, including international research and citations Business and economics Digitalisation and AI ranking results Research & Art #65 in the world in business & economics THE World University Rankings 2026 by Subject on a yellow background. Maintenance break in ACRIS on 26th of January, 2026 /en/news/maintenance-break-in-acris-on-26th-of-january-2026 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:37:48 +0000 Laura Mure 1353971 at /en Maintenance break in ACRIS on 26 January from 10:00 to 15:00. Services ACRIS Research and innovation services outage Research & Art Acris service break and new features text and red background. Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Open for applications /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2026-open-for-applications Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:43:09 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353790 at /en The 2026 Unite! Seed Fund call is officially open, offering funding across three strategic lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026. Innovations Research Studies Teaching All Doctoral Programmes All students Teacher services Unite Unite staff Unite students postdoctoral researchers researchers in schools teachers Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Unite! Seed Fund 2026 announcement with a small plant sprouting from soil. Call now open for student activities, teaching, and research. Apply now: Unite! Seed Fund 2026 - Student Call /en/news/apply-now-unite-seed-fund-2026-student-call Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:12:25 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353782 at /en The Unite! Seed Fund call for 2026 is now open for students. Apply now for up to €20,000 per project, involving at least two Unite! Universities. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026. Innovations Research Studies Teaching All students Teacher services Unite Unite staff Unite students postdoctoral researchers researchers in schools teachers Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Text: Unite! Seed Fund for Students 2026. Call now open. Image: Seedling growing from soil. Time to Think – Retreat for Supervisors 2.-3.2.2026 /en/news/time-to-think-retreat-for-supervisors-2-322026 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:03:57 +0000 Nella Kankaanpää 1347493 at /en Are your workdays constantly interrupted? Do you feel that there is no room for your own thinking in your calendar? Do you long for a breathing space where you can focus on what matters without noise and haste? Health and wellbeing Cooperation eriväriset tuolit Join Unite's Well-Being Workshop Series /en/news/join-unites-well-being-workshop-series Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:14:35 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353758 at /en The interactive Zoom sessions are designed to support doctoral students’ well-being, strengthen a sense of belonging, and offer practical tools for success in their academic journey. Research Unite Unite staff Unite students Cooperation University Text: Belonging and Well-being, Online Workshop Series. Unite! logo and abstract flower design. Are you tired of bad news? /en/news/are-you-tired-of-bad-news Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:43:01 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1353017 at /en The Laboratory of Hope exhibition presents ideas for a brighter future from 5th February to 27th March 2026 Aalto stories Campus Marsio exhibitions future Research & Art Studies Text 'LABORATORY of HOPE' on a red and pink gradient background. 'HOPE' is highlighted in yellow.