News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1146231/feed News listing en New AI-powered search features available on aalto.fi for internal users /en/news/new-ai-powered-search-features-available-on-aaltofi-for-internal-users Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:23:13 +0000 Oona Saanio 1362450 at /en New AI-powered features have been introduced to the internal search on aalto.fi. Based on the user’s search term, the new features can provide a written overview of the search results, suggest alternative search terms or enhance the original search term. University Search results for the search query 'When was Aalto founded', including an AI overview. Applications open for Innovation Postdoc in AI /en/news/applications-open-for-innovation-postdoc-in-ai Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:01:49 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1361657 at /en A fully funded, 12–18 month career track to turn your doctoral discoveries into deep-tech startups. Research & Art Abstract glass sculpture with crystal-like shards in a glass case, illuminated by blue light. Chinonyelum Igwe’s contribution to the frontier of medical AI /en/news/chinonyelum-igwes-contribution-to-the-frontier-of-medical-ai Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:58:44 +0000 David Radnell 1359901 at /en Chinonyelum Igwe pursued her dual passions for medicine and AI through the AScI International Summer Research Programme Research & Art Chinonye and friends Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now! /en/news/training-available-in-ai-research-data-management-research-ethics-more-register-now Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:23:18 +0000 Charlotte ForsgÃ¥rd 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. New Innovation Postdoc programme launching this spring in Aalto /en/news/new-innovation-postdoc-programme-launching-this-spring-in-aalto Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:34:24 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1357130 at /en Innovation Postdoc launching this spring for researchers eager to turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact. Research & Art Studies Henkilö esittelee yleisölle modernissa luentosalissa, jossa on keltaisia säkkituoleja ja puisia tuoleja. Better AI models by incorporating user feedback into training /en/news/better-ai-models-by-incorporating-user-feedback-into-training Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:22:51 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1356561 at /en New research improves a popular method for fine-tuning AI models by 60% using visualization tools. Research & Art Diagram showing individual and group behaviours, with comparison views of a robotic arm on a checkered floor. Specialised AI models could be Finland's next global export /en/news/specialised-ai-models-could-be-finlands-next-global-export Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:48:51 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1353787 at /en Specialised, resource-efficient AI models could be the next competitive edge of our country, and a way to stand out among the use of large language models. Research & Art Työntekijä käyttää tablettia, kun robottikäsi hitsaa metallia ja kipinöitä lentää teollisuusympäristössä. Virtual Reality and AI summer course focuses on technology as a means for human-centric innovation /en/news/virtual-reality-and-ai-summer-course-focuses-on-technology-as-a-means-for-human-centric-innovation Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:13:29 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1354182 at /en Gautam Vishwanath is the teacher for the new summer course Introduction to Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence this summer. In this interview, he lets us in on how these technologies will reshape how we experience history, empathise with distant conflicts, and influence persuasion. Studies A person in a grey suit and white shirt stands in a modern, multi-storey building with glass and metal railings. 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. Cooperation Press releases Ajatteleva henkilön siluetti, jonka oikealla puolella on värikkäitä digitaalisia tietoja ja grafiikkaa. Aalto in 2025: Quantum leaps, creative breakthroughs and solutions for a better life /en/news/aalto-in-2025-quantum-leaps-creative-breakthroughs-and-solutions-for-a-better-life Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:48:03 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1348403 at /en Growth, technology and industrial renewal; human-centred solutions; health and everyday wellbeing; and enjoyable daily life and thriving communities. Research & Art Kolme ihmistä istuu bussipysäkillä, takanaan karttoja ja kylttejä. Yhdellä on reppu maassa. A new way to measure contagion: the gut bacterium behind blood poisoning can spread like influenza /en/news/a-new-way-to-measure-contagion-the-gut-bacterium-behind-blood-poisoning-can-spread-like-influenza Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:38:31 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1341267 at /en Neither the antibiotic-resistant nor the highly virulent strains are the most transmissible. Press releases Research & Art Useita sauvanmuotoisia bakteereja mikroskooppisessa näkymässä, tummanpunaisella taustalla. Sebastian Szyller: I want to make machine learning more dependable and resilient to attacks /en/news/sebastian-szyller-i-want-to-make-machine-learning-more-dependable-and-resilient-to-attacks Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:30:14 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1345377 at /en Sebastian Szyller has been appointed assistant professor at Aalto University Department of Computer Science as from 1 September 2025. He studies how to train privacy-preserving machine learning models, how to safeguard them and ensure robust predictions in untrusted environments Appointments Research & Art Sebastian Szyller kuvattuna sisätiloissa kampuksella. Meet the new ELLIS Institute PIs: Azade Farshad advances AI for medical applications /en/news/meet-the-new-ellis-institute-pis-azade-farshad-advances-ai-for-medical-applications Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:15:31 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1345895 at /en Farshad’s research background is in computer vision and generative models. Appointments University A person with short, dark hair wearing a black blazer and navy shirt stands next to a window. Aalto students and researchers shape together how we age with AI at Junction hackathon 2025 /en/news/aalto-students-and-researchers-shape-together-how-we-age-with-ai-at-junction-hackathon-2025 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1345478 at /en The 'Aging with AI' hackathon challenge sparked a winning solution connecting generations over shared learning experiences, preserving cultural skills. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Suuri yleisö seuraa Junction hackathonin loppuesitystä lavalla ja taustalla näytöllä lukee '1st ApprenticeCircle+' Aalto-yliopiston haasteelle. Expand your professional network by joining the Thematic Working Groups (TWG) /en/news/expand-your-professional-network-by-joining-the-thematic-working-groups-twg Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:38:31 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1344975 at /en Thematic Working Groups are enabling partners to openly discuss, collaborate and build thought leadership around solutions to real industry challenges. Cooperation EIT Manufacturing Thematic Working Groups 2025-2026. AI at the speed of light just became a possibility /en/news/ai-at-the-speed-of-light-just-became-a-possibility Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1342487 at /en Researchers have demonstrated single-shot tensor computing at the speed of light. Press releases A futuristic glowing red hologram structure emits from a dark, intricate electronic circuit board. Three new Academy Professors at Aalto University /en/news/three-new-academy-professors-at-aalto-university Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:48:43 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1340475 at /en Tuomas Hytönen, Mikko Möttönen and Aki Vehtari from the School of Science have been appointed as Academy Professors – congratulations to all! University Kolme miestä erilliskuvissa kuvattuna sisätiloissa kauluspaidoissa ja pikkutakeissa. Assistant Professor Jiancheng Yang improves healthcare with AI /en/news/assistant-professor-jiancheng-yang-improves-healthcare-with-ai Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:54:06 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1339523 at /en Yang is one of the nine newly recruited professors joining the ELLIS Institute Finland as principal investigators.  Appointments Henkilö mustassa pitkähihaisessa paidassa istuu modernissa toimistotilassa, tausta epätarkka. AI use makes us overestimate our cognitive performance /en/news/ai-use-makes-us-overestimate-our-cognitive-performance Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:14:42 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1340201 at /en New research warns we shouldn’t blindly trust Large Language Models with logical reasoning –– stopping at one prompt limits ChatGPT’s usefulness more than users realise. Press releases Daniela da Silva Fernandes vasemmalla, Robin Welsch oikealla. Hitesh Monga shaped his path in Aalto from a summer intern to a master’s graduate /en/news/hitesh-monga-shaped-his-path-in-aalto-from-a-summer-intern-to-a-masters-graduate Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:47:55 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1339883 at /en Hitesh Monga, graduate from Communication Engineering master's major, shares the path that lead him ºÚÁÏÍø and beyond Studies Hitesh Monga wearing Tutor in Aalto University shirt and overalls, standing in front of a brick wall with metal artwork