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Having autonomy in your life is more important in wealthier countries, says new research on well-being
A worldwide analysis reveals a nuanced relationship between happiness, volition and wealth.
Aalto University's master's programmes attract global interest
In the master's application round that ended on January 2nd, Aalto received 7513 applications from representatives of 106 different nationalities.
New podcast: Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity
The podcast of the IDBM programme discusses leading creativity, interdisciplinary teamwork and the future of design-intensive business
Retail therapy fail? Online shopping linked to stress, says study
Shopping, social media use and gaming are the most likely online activities to correlate with stress, according to a new study
The semiconductor sector jobs open in research groups
Semi-Summer 2026 programme will provide an opportunity to gain the skills needed in a growing and international semiconductor sector.
Aalto in 2025: Quantum leaps, creative breakthroughs and solutions for a better life
Growth, technology and industrial renewal; human-centred solutions; health and everyday wellbeing; and enjoyable daily life and thriving communities.
Research Council of Finland establishes a Center of Excellence in Quantum Materials
The Centre, called QMAT, creates new materials to power the quantum technology of coming decades.
Two Unite! Seed Fund projects involving Aalto secure top EU funding
Two prestigious EU grants have been awarded to projects that were initially supported with Unite! Seed Funding. Both projects involve Aalto.
Our fundraising campaign is continuing - see how Aaltonians can participate
Already 1,000 new donors have showed their support ºÚÁÏÍø. See how you can get involved and spread the word
Time to Think – Retreat for Supervisors 2.-3.2.2026
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?
President's Letter, 17 December 2025 - Hope can be found in sense of community and even small acts of change
‘During heavy times, hope can be found in our community and collective actions towards a better future,’ says Ilkka Niemelä
The TAIMI project builds an equal working life – a six-year consortium project seeks solutions to recruitment and skill challenges
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.
Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Call opens on 20 January 2026
Gain an early overview of the Unite! Seed Fund Call of Spring 2026. The call includes three funding lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD.
Deepika Yadav leverages technology to improve women's health
Deepika Yadav recently began as an assistant professor at the Department of Computer Science in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) and interaction design for health and wellbeing.
New prior licence model ensures immediate open access ºÚÁÏÍø’s research publications
Prior licence model supports immediate open access and researchers' rights to their peer-reviewed manuscripts.
A new way to measure contagion: the gut bacterium behind blood poisoning can spread like influenza
Neither the antibiotic-resistant nor the highly virulent strains are the most transmissible.
Research into physics of microscopically tiny organisms lands prestigious prize
Physics Professor Matilda Backholm received this year’s Väisälä award, handed out by the Finnish Academy of Sciences and Letters.
Sanna Suoranta elected Computer Science teacher of the year 2025
The teacher of the year was announced at CS Staff meeting on Tuesday 9 December 2025.
Pauliina Ilmonen appointed as Dean of the Aalto University School of Science
Ilmonen will start her five-year term on 1 June 2026
Board appointed Professor Pauliina Ilmonen as Dean of the School of Science
Board discussed the University Preview 2024 outcome and made decisions on financial matters