Read the latest research news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/360871/feed News listing en Catalysis in a new light: Microscale interactions could enhance clean energy technologies /en/news/catalysis-in-a-new-light-microscale-interactions-could-enhance-clean-energy-technologies Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:27:04 +0000 Juuso MĂ€ntykivi 1362655 at /en A new study provides a more detailed view of how catalysts function during chemical reactions. The discovery could help develop more efficient materials for applications such as green hydrogen production and a more sustainable chemical industry. Research & Art A close-up of numerous small, rectangular particles with rounded edges, appearing grey on a dark background. Physics Days 2026 gathered Finnish physicists șÚÁÏÍű /en/news/physics-days-2026-gathered-finnish-physicists-to-aalto Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:11:52 +0000 Ville Heirola 1362656 at /en The 2026 edition of the annual conference featured talks on moirĂ© matter, women in physics and paper cuts. Campus Research & Art A conference hall filled with attendees sitting at tables, watching a presentation on a large screen. Annual review looked back on the past year /en/news/annual-review-looked-back-on-the-past-year Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:26:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1362366 at /en The annual review of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture provided a comprehensive overview of the past year. Members of the community were also awarded in the event. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Puhuja esiintyy suurelle yleisölle pimeĂ€ssĂ€ auditorioissa. Suuren nĂ€ytön takana on elĂ€vĂ€inen kuva tekstillĂ€ 'Welcome'. Alum of the Year Anna Brotkin: “We need modern stories about our era” /en/news/alum-of-the-year-anna-brotkin-we-need-modern-stories-about-our-era Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:22:32 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1362197 at /en Screenwriter Anna Brotkin is the Alum of the Year 2026 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes in the power of locality and the importance of hope in times of crisis. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Tummaan takkiin pukeutunut henkilö seisoo ulkona monikerroksisen rakennuksen edessĂ€, jossa on paljon ikkunoita. 9 experts on Finnish happiness: From cold-water swimming to trust in institutions, why does the nation stay happy? /en/news/9-experts-on-finnish-happiness-from-cold-water-swimming-to-trust-in-institutions-why-does-the-nation Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:48:43 +0000 Minna HölttĂ€ 1362193 at /en The latest research from Aalto offers a variety of possible explanations. Research & Art A wooden interior with a tree trunk as a support beam, overlooking foggy outdoor trees through a rectangular window. What motherhood reveals about modern work /en/news/what-motherhood-reveals-about-modern-work Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:01:34 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1359370 at /en Workplace norms still demand that the realities of motherhood are hidden, but organisations must accept that careers now unfold differently, says Professor Taija Turunen. Research & Art Ă€itiysvapaalta takaisin töihin -kuvituskuva 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. VTT, Aalto University and GTK: How to ensure Finland captures the multi‑billion growth potential of mineral economy /en/news/vtt-aalto-university-and-gtk-how-to-ensure-finland-captures-the-multi-billion-growth-potential-of Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:59:00 +0000 Minna HölttĂ€ 1361221 at /en Finland is rising to the forefront of the mineral economy through new research initiatives and closer collaboration Research & Art LĂ€hikuva erilaisista elektroniikkajĂ€tteistĂ€, kuten piirilevyistĂ€, johdoista ja metallinpaloista eri vĂ€reissĂ€. Significant donation to boost pavement engineering research and education /en/news/significant-donation-to-boost-pavement-engineering-research-and-education Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:32:30 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1361002 at /en Companies and associations in the field have donated €400,000 to the School of Engineering. Research & Art Luminen kaupunkinĂ€kymĂ€, jossa on moderneja rakennuksia, raitiovaunu ja polkupyöriĂ€. Ihmiset kĂ€velevĂ€t lumisilla teillĂ€. Design strengthens industrial competitiveness – human-centered factory work at the core /en/news/design-strengthens-industrial-competitiveness-human-centered-factory-work-at-the-core Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:18 +0000 Pirita Posti 1360208 at /en Factory work is undergoing a transformation: new technologies and artificial intelligence are changing the content and roles of work. Aalto University’s Department of Design is studying this change from a human-centered perspective in the HiFive project. Cooperation Research & Art HiFive tutkimusryhmĂ€: Joni Lappalainen, Juho Silmukari, Martina Čaić, Anna Viljakainen, Virpi Roto. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen Learning to slow down: cold-water swimming benefits explored in new study /en/news/learning-to-slow-down-cold-water-swimming-benefits-explored-in-new-study Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:10:23 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1360598 at /en Swimming in cold water offers a temporal slowdown, promoting stress management and mental clarity that lingers long after the experience, says research from Finland. Research & Art Researcher Tatsiana Padhaiskaya, School of Business The proxy server for remote access to e-resources is changing /en/news/the-proxy-server-for-remote-access-to-e-resources-is-changing Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:28 +0000 Anu PietilĂ€naho 1360209 at /en If you have problems using e-resources, try accessing the e-resource using VPN connection. Research & Art Studies Learning Centre graphics A sustainable city is also age-friendly /en/news/a-sustainable-city-is-also-age-friendly Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:30 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1360051 at /en Cities must involve older adults more strongly in the planning of the urban environment. Cooperation Research & Art IkÀÀntyneitĂ€ asukkaita katsomassa kasvatuslaatikoita kirjaston edessĂ€ Renate Zhang’s journey in optimising the cost of creation /en/news/renate-zhangs-journey-in-optimising-the-cost-of-creation Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:55:05 +0000 David Radnell 1359903 at /en During the research program at Aalto University, Renate Zhang developed a cost-saving method that inspired her to pursue a doctoral degree. Research & Art Interns discussing their scientific poster 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 Overview of Aalto's open access publications 2025 /en/news/overview-of-aaltos-open-access-publications-2025 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:25:22 +0000 Eeva Savolainen 1359483 at /en 94 % of Aalto's scientific journal articles published in 2025 are available open access. When conference papers and book chapters are included, a total of 91% of the articles are open access. Research & Art On the background, white radiant lines over a black bacground and only hair and shoulder of a person passing by visible Aalto University is introducing ORCID’s Researcher Connect service /en/news/aalto-university-is-introducing-orcids-researcher-connect-service Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:56:33 +0000 Laura Mure 1359368 at /en Aalto University is introducing ORCID's Researcher Connect service, which facilitates information transfer between researchers' ORCID profiles and the university's research information management system, ACRIS. Research & Art Orcid Nature of Process: Exhibition by the students of the ‘Personal Exploration’ Course /en/news/nature-of-process-exhibition-by-the-students-of-the-personal-exploration-course Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:15:31 +0000 Gianluca Giabardo 1356940 at /en Nature of Process is a multi-material exhibition of 14 MasterÂŽs students of Aalto ARTS Research & Art Two wooden sculptures with pointed ends facing each other on a white surface. Doc+ connects research impact with career direction - join the events! /en/news/doc-connects-research-impact-with-career-direction-join-the-events Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:37:33 +0000 Tiina Kotti 1359203 at /en Doc+ panels continue in March with two events to discuss doctoral careers and their diversity. Research & Art Studies A group of people giving thumbs up in front of screens displaying 'Doc+ Dialogues'. Chairs and wooden walls are in the background. Apply Now: Unite! Visiting Professorships at TU Graz /en/news/apply-now-unite-visiting-professorships-at-tu-graz Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:03:32 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1358839 at /en TU Graz, Austria, invites experienced postdoctoral researchers to apply for two fully funded visiting professorships. The deadline for expressions of interest is 20 February 2026, and the positions will begin on 1 October 2026. Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Three people having a discussion at a table with laptops. Text: Visiting Professorships at TU Graz, October 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027.