Aalto and European partners develop an international course in printed and flexible electronics
Unite! students searching for doctoral positions can now explore a dedicated category in the Unite! Catalogue for Students.
Rodrigo Serna-Guerrero appointed Dean of the Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
Serna-Guerrero will start his five-year term on 1 December 2026
Three new professors joined the School of Engineering in spring 2026
The new professors reinforce the school's expertise in the fields of energy, mechanical engineering and concrete technology.
A unique joint effort – Aalto University receives EUR 9 million in donations to accelerate the energy transition
Donations from ABB, Fortum, St1 and the Walter Ahlström Foundation will be used to establish new professorships. At the same time, the donations support the establishment of Aalto University House of Energy Transition.
St1 donates EUR 3 million ºÚÁÏÍø University to accelerate the sustainable energy transition
Lahjoituksella tuetaan kahden uuden professuurin perustamista: uudet energiateknologiat ja -innovaatiot sekä energiastrategia.
Keys to growth: How the energy transition is making oil obsolete
The transition to clean energy is a societal transformation on the same scale as digitalisation, and Finland has many strengths to support it, says professor Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, who leads Aalto University’s new competence centre, House of Energy Transition.
Fortum donates EUR 1.5 million ºÚÁÏÍø University
The donation is directed towards a new professorship, which will be part of the House of Energy Transition competence centre.
ABB donates EUR 1.5 million ºÚÁÏÍø University to accelerate the energy transition
The donation will support the new competence centre, House of Energy Transition.
Influence the Campus Vision 2050 update: mark your views on the map
What do you want our campus to be in 2050? We’ll be collecting ideas for the update over the coming months. Tell us what you think!
Student Joanna Dawani searched for a perfect programme – and found that from Aalto
After working with building carbon footprints and ventilation systems, Joanna Dawani knew she wanted to deepen her expertise in sustainable building technologies. At Aalto University’s Advanced Energy Solutions programme, she found the flexibility, international learning environment, and practical experience she was looking for—along with a student culture that made Finland feel like home.
Doctoral positions at Unite! universities now available in one place
Unite! students searching for doctoral positions can now explore a dedicated category in the Unite! Catalogue for Students.
Meyer Turku donates EUR 800,000 ºÚÁÏÍø University
With the donation, Aalto will establish a five-year Professor of Practice to accelerate developments in marine technology and secure expertise in the field in Finland.
Student Saad Ahmed found the perfect balance of academic excellence and wellbeing at Aalto
Originally searching for the best structural engineering programmes in the world, Saad Ahmed from Pakistan found something unexpected at Aalto University: a combination of top-level education, hands-on learning, and a student culture that genuinely prioritizes wellbeing and balance alongside academic excellence.
Make May the month of movement!
Listen to a mini-webinar about brain and exercise on 28 May. Make sustainable mobility part of your working or study day.
Civil engineering student Emma Lahtinen appreciates hands-on projects and the warm sense of community
Emma Lahtinen became interested in civil engineering because it combines natural sciences, visual design, and spatial thinking. At Aalto University, she has especially appreciated the hands-on projects and the close-knit community.
Canvas learning platform data breach – There may be users at Aalto
If you have used Canvas, notify security@aalto.fi. As a precaution, you can also change your Aalto password.
E-scooters are here to stay – first global study maps the state of shared micromobility
Shared e-scooters, city bikes and other small vehicles have evolved from niche experiments into a standard part of urban transport worldwide. Rather than treating micromobility as a passing trend, public authorities should take an active role in shaping its development, researchers say.
Aalto University supports the combining of elite sport and studies – a quality label was awarded by the Olympic Committee
The audit team praised personalised study planning, flexible study paths and guidance related to a dual career
Walter Ahlström Foundation donates EUR 3 million ºÚÁÏÍø University
The donation will enable Aalto to establish a professorship in sustainable industrial production.
Show your school colours: new hoodies and tote bags now available
The Aalto University Shop launched a new line of school-specific hoodies and tote bags for students, staff, and alumni
