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Turning Research into Impact: Insights from the Inventors Program Panel
Aalto University’s Inventors Program recently hosted a panel discussion bringing together experts from research, entrepreneurship, and industry to share their perspectives on turning scientific ideas into successful ventures.
Ville Jokinen has been appointed to a fixed term Associate Professor position in the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
Ph.D. Ville Jokinen has been appointed five-year fixed term Associate Professor position at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science as of 1 June 2025. The field of the professorship is Microfabrication.
Applications are now open for FITech autumn courses
Apply now for over 160 courses offered by Finnish universities of technology.
Aalto students' art and science work Mama depicts the often invisible roles of mothers and women
The FIBRATIONS exhibition opens on 10 June at Heureka, a Finnish Science Center in Vantaa. It showcases student work at Aalto University that combines math and arts. One of the six student groups created a giant art and science piece Mama, which resembles a womb and represents motherhood, femininity and balance.
Alumni encounters from Chicago to Chennai
We met alumni in over 20 cities around the world in spring 2025.
Artificial intelligence accelerates materials research – thesis brought new perspectives to Betolar's development work
Aalto University student Edvard Ohlström examined Betolar's new AI-based approach to analysing industrial side streams in his Master's thesis.
Aalto University participates in Finland's first Glass Biennale
The School of Arts, Design, and Architecture at Aalto University will be prominently featured in the first international Finnish Glass Biennale, taking place from June 5th to 8th, 2025, in Riihimäki, Nuutajärvi, and Iittala.
New Fundamentals: ELLIS Institute Finland launches with bold scientific ambitions
AI and ML for transforming R&D, enhancing human-AI teamwork, and creating exciting new science
Aalto University launches Inventors program to turn science into impact
The new training program in the field of chemical engineering empowers researchers to explore entrepreneurial pathways and the commercial potential of their work.
Meet-up: Nice to meet you, Anna Marushchak!
The Aalto scholarship programme made it possible for this Ukrainian who fled the war to study at the School of Business.
New academic collaboration between cities and universities brings research knowledge to decision-making
In the projects of the Kaupunkivaikutus collaboration, researchers are investigating urban nature as a means of climate adaptation, weighted-curriculum education and needs-based funding in comprehensive school, the impact of rail transport on people and businesses, and traffic disruptions.
Nessling Foundation’s General grant call opens on 11 August
A total of €2.85 million is available for projects intended to speed up the sustainability transformation.
Degree and language skills helped Mariana Salgado into Finnish working life
The professional network has been an important support for Salgado in her career as a service designer
ESA funding for the space business
The European Space Agency’s new innovation programme in Otaniemi helps Finnish companies commercialise inventions, leverage satellite data and strengthen their position in the industry.
From doctoral education to professorship of practice – The collaboration between Aalto and Valmet deepens
Aalto University and Valmet collaborate to educate doctoral-level experts in multiple fields. Valmet is interested in both doctoral research and the expertise of new doctoral graduates.
Voices of SGT - podcast
Voices of SGT is a new podcast series bought to you by the Sustainable Global Technologies (SGT) Programme at Aalto. The podcast invites academics, students and practitioners talking through the messy, inspiring and eye opening journey of tacking world's wicked challenges.
Alum Salla Vainio: An exceptional generalist
Little did a young business student know that the most valuable lessons of her career wouldn’t come from lectures but from student union work. Over the years, Salla Vainio has found herself in many extraordinary situations in leadership roles around the world.
Borealis introduced working life to international students: 'We learned from them, too'
The sixth edition of the Aalto International Talent group mentoring programme brought together over 150 international students and 14 companies.
Will future experts be educated with fewer euros?
Universities struggle with shrinking funding while expectations continue to rise. New revenue streams and broad societal support are more critical than ever.
Nirmal Kumar Sugavanam: Stay persistent, patient, and peaceful in job search
Nirmal Kumar Sugavanam, a School of Business Master's student in Business Analytics, says that showing genuine enthusiasm in recruitment processes has played a big part in getting internships and jobs in Finland.
