School news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1202886/feed News listing en Learn more about dual-use products and technologies - welcome to the course in spring 2026 /en/news/learn-more-about-dual-use-products-and-technologies-welcome-to-the-course-in-spring-2026 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:41:13 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1352777 at /en Dual-use of products is more relevant now than ever before. A course on dual-use products and technologies is open to anyone interested in the topic. Studies ELEC, Bachelor’s Programmes ELEC, Doctoral Programmes ELEC, Master's Programmes FITech Network University SCI, Bachelor’s Programmes SCI, Doctoral Programmes SCI, Master's Programmes continuos learning lifewide learning Studies Factory of The Future Aalto University's master's programmes attract global interest /en/news/aalto-universitys-masters-programmes-attract-global-interest Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:06:38 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1351587 at /en In the master's application round that ended on January 2nd, Aalto received 7513 applications from representatives of 106 different nationalities. Studies applying master's admissions master's programmes Studies Kolme ihmistä istuu sohvalla ja katsoo kirjaa yhdessä kirjastossa, taustalla kirjahyllyjä. New podcast: Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity /en/news/new-podcast-leading-for-interdisciplinary-creativity Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:28:14 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1351907 at /en The podcast of the IDBM programme discusses leading creativity, interdisciplinary teamwork and the future of design-intensive business Global business dynamics IDBM podcasts Cooperation Text Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity with Aalto logo. The semiconductor sector jobs open in research groups /en/news/the-semiconductor-sector-jobs-open-in-research-groups-0 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:49:56 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 1351911 at /en Semi-Summer 2026 programme will provide an opportunity to gain the skills needed in a growing and international semiconductor sector. Careers Donations Research All students CHEM, Master's Programmes ELEC, Master's Programmes SCI, Master's Programmes summer jobs Cooperation SemiSummer 2026. Hae puolijohteiden kesätöihin. Yritysten ja Aalto-yliopiston logot. Liity mukaan. 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. Sustainability Materials and natural resources Design Arts and design Technology and engineering Research Careers Collaboration Bioinnovation center Bio Materiality CHEM, Doctoral Programmes Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Experimental Design CoDe News student stories alumni biodesign doctoral programmes Research & Art Studies A table with bowls, bottles, and cups. People are working with various items, including a bottle of dark liquid. 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 artificial intelligence growth impact on society income gaps machine learning quantum technologies radical creativity society Research & Art Kolme ihmistä istuu bussipysäkillä, takanaan karttoja ja kylttejä. Yhdellä on reppu maassa. Dean's Christmas letter, Chem /en/news/deans-christmas-letter-chem-0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:40:09 +0000 Virpi Raski 1347903 at /en As we approach the end of the year, I would like to take a moment to share a couple of highlights of the year. University Aalto University / Kristiina Kruus / Photo by Mikko Raskinen Our fundraising campaign is continuing - see how Aaltonians can participate /en/news/our-fundraising-campaign-is-continuing-see-how-aaltonians-can-participate Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:31:24 +0000 Anitta Pirnes 1298196 at /en Already 1,000 new donors have showed their support ºÚÁÏÍø. See how you can get involved and spread the word University campaigns fundraising University A collage of various 'A' letters in different fonts and styles. In the centre, 'A! Sign of Change' on a black background. 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 President's Letter, 17 December 2025 - Hope can be found in sense of community and even small acts of change /en/news/presidents-letter-17-december-2025-hope-can-be-found-in-sense-of-community-and-even-small-acts-of Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:55:54 +0000 Riikka Haikarainen 1347321 at /en ‘During heavy times, hope can be found in our community and collective actions towards a better future,’ says Ilkka Niemelä University presidents University Rehtori Ilkka Niemelä katse kameraan suunnattuna, kuvattuna Dipolissa Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Call opens on 20 January 2026 /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2026-call-opens-on-20-january-2026 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:01:59 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1347207 at /en 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. Innovations Teaching Studies Research All students Teacher services Unite Unite staff Unite students teachers researchers in schools postdoctoral researchers Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Call opens on 20 January. Applications open for student activities, teaching and learning, research and PhD. Chem Awards 2025 recipients announced /en/news/chem-awards-2025-recipients-announced Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:48:01 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1347201 at /en The School of Chemical Engineering recognises outstanding individuals and teams for their exceptional contributions over the year Honoured School of Chemical Engineering Awards and Recognition A group of people standing in a lecture hall holding bouquets of flowers and certificates. New prior licence model ensures immediate open access ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s research publications /en/news/new-prior-licence-model-ensures-immediate-open-access-to-aaltos-research-publications Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:17:03 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1347183 at /en Prior licence model supports immediate open access and researchers' rights to their peer-reviewed manuscripts. Services Research open access library resources library services open science doctoral education newsletter Research & Art Iso Aalto-valologo ja nainen kävelemässä Pauliina Ilmonen appointed as Dean of the Aalto University School of Science /en/news/pauliina-ilmonen-appointed-as-dean-of-the-aalto-university-school-of-science Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:51:10 +0000 Anitta Pirnes 1346305 at /en Ilmonen will start her five-year term on 1 June 2026 University School of Science Appointments Vaaleahiuksinen henkilö mustassa asussa seisoo pyöreän puupöydän takana huoneessa, jossa on suuret ikkunat. Board appointed Professor Pauliina Ilmonen as Dean of the School of Science /en/news/board-appointed-professor-pauliina-ilmonen-as-dean-of-the-school-of-science Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:36:39 +0000 Anitta Pirnes 1346304 at /en Board discussed the University Preview 2024 outcome and made decisions on financial matters University Aalto University board University Vaaleahiuksinen henkilö mustassa asussa seisoo pyöreän puupöydän takana huoneessa, jossa on suuret ikkunat. Smart textiles are reshaping our understanding of materials – and interspecies communication /en/news/smart-textiles-are-reshaping-our-understanding-of-materials-and-interspecies-communication Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:49:09 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1346111 at /en The PAST-A-BOT research project, funded by the European Research Council (ERC), is developing soft, intelligent textiles that could one day function as rescue robots, sound-sensing agricultural fabrics, or assistive clothing. At the same time, the project aims to rethink the way we approach materials research. Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering Department of Chemistry and Materials Science School of Chemical Engineering Multifunctional Materials Design material science robots Research & Art Kolme valkoista, pyöreää pitsikuviota mustalla taustalla, jokaisella ainutlaatuinen geometrinen muotoilu. The Industry Project course is at the heart of the IDBM Master's program /en/news/the-industry-project-course-is-at-the-heart-of-the-idbm-masters-program Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:52:19 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1345901 at /en The multidisciplinary master's program in International Design Business Management (IDBM) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year Global business dynamics Studies Teaching IDBM aaltobizstudies cross-disciplinary design multidisciplinarity Studies Aalto Global Impact in Kenya Giiguulen Enkhsaikhan: More sustainable textiles with hemicellulose /en/news/giiguulen-enkhsaikhan-more-sustainable-textiles-with-hemicellulose Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:14:46 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1345459 at /en Aalto University's doctoral researcher's presentation of hemicellulose won the third prize in the Marcus Wallenberg Young Researchers’ Challenge event in November Sustainability Technology and engineering Research Bio Materiality Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems CHEM, Doctoral Programmes biodesign biomass cellulose technology doctoral programmes Research & Art Väitöskirjatutkija Giiguulen Enkhsaikhan laboratorioympäristössä Course focusing on your expertise development in chemical engineering will start in January! /en/news/course-focusing-on-your-expertise-development-in-chemical-engineering-will-start-in-january Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:51:13 +0000 Sanni Saarimäki 1252061 at /en Enroll in the CHEM-C2005 course, focusing on your expertise development in chemical engineering! Studies CHEM, Bachelor’s Programmes chemical technology students Studies 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. Collaboration Digitalisation and AI Innovations Research 3D printing AI EIT EIT Manufacturing autonomic robots circular economy digitalisation energy efficiency robotics Cooperation EIT Manufacturing Thematic Working Groups 2025-2026.