News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/50336/feed News listing en Join Unite's Well-Being Workshop Series /en/news/join-unites-well-being-workshop-series Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:14:35 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353758 at /en The interactive Zoom sessions are designed to support doctoral students’ well-being, strengthen a sense of belonging, and offer practical tools for success in their academic journey. Research Unite Unite staff Unite students Cooperation University Text: Belonging and Well-being, Online Workshop Series. Unite! logo and abstract flower design. Are you tired of bad news? /en/news/are-you-tired-of-bad-news Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:43:01 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1353017 at /en The Laboratory of Hope exhibition presents ideas for a brighter future from 5th February to 27th March 2026 Aalto stories Campus Marsio exhibitions future Research & Art Studies Text 'LABORATORY of HOPE' on a red and pink gradient background. 'HOPE' is highlighted in yellow. Apply to be a guest professor or visiting researcher at the Université Grenoble Alpes /en/news/apply-to-be-a-guest-professor-or-visiting-researcher-at-the-universite-grenoble-alpes Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:35:38 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353219 at /en Unite! partner, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) has opened a call to host international professors and researchers for short stays. Teaching Research Collaboration Unite Unite staff Unite students researchers in schools postdoctoral researchers Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Three people in a park with mountains in the background. One sits on a bench, two stand facing the scenery. 2 million euro donation ºÚÁÏÍø University's new multidisciplinary Bachelor’s programme – Donors: Matti Alahuhta, Sari Baldauf, Antti Herlin, and Jorma Ollila /en/news/2-million-euro-donation-to-aalto-universitys-new-multidisciplinary-bachelors-programme-donors-matti Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:15:41 +0000 Riikka Haikarainen 1352998 at /en Set to launch in autumn 2027, the multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme combines technology, business, arts, and design Donations Studies Teaching fundraising Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Kaksi ihmistä, Matti Alahuhta ja Sari Baldauf, istuvat harmaissa nojatuoleissa tumman verhon edessä. Toinen pukeutunut siniseen pukuun, toinen ruskeaan mekkoon. 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, Master's Programmes ELEC, Doctoral Programmes FITech Network University continuos learning SCI, Bachelor’s Programmes SCI, Master's Programmes SCI, Doctoral Programmes 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. Meet Shaya Vosough, assistant professor of transportation engineering /en/news/meet-shaya-vosough-assistant-professor-of-transportation-engineering Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:44:40 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1352145 at /en Shaya Vosough seeks to understand our travel choices and how they are influenced. Living environments Technology and engineering Careers traffic transport research new professors Appointments Apulaisprofessori Shaya Vosough Meet Sampsa Laakso, assistant professor of manufacturing processes and systems /en/news/meet-sampsa-laakso-assistant-professor-of-manufacturing-processes-and-systems Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:22:40 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1352144 at /en Assistant Professor Sampsa Laakso is an expert of virtual manufacturing. Technology and engineering Careers new professors Appointments Assistant Professor Sampsa Laakso 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. 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. Two Unite! Seed Fund projects involving Aalto secure top EU funding /en/news/two-unite-seed-fund-projects-involving-aalto-secure-top-eu-funding Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:02:57 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1347192 at /en Two prestigious EU grants have been awarded to projects that were initially supported with Unite! Seed Funding. Both projects involve Aalto. Collaboration Sustainability Teaching Unite Unite staff Awards and Recognition Cooperation Split image: left shows a white truck on a road with plants; right shows digital lines and a partial face. Text: unite! #UniteSeedFund Major funding powers development of next-generation machine technology aimed at productivity leap in export sectors /en/news/major-funding-powers-development-of-next-generation-machine-technology-aimed-at-productivity-leap-in Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:42:30 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1347330 at /en The BEST research project is developing new types of sealing, bearing, and damping technology. Technology and engineering Collaboration Business Finland energy efficiency marine industry paper industry funded projects technology Cooperation Research & Art arotor adjustable stiffness test setup 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. Study: Internal combustion engine can achieve zero-emission combustion and double efficiency /en/news/study-internal-combustion-engine-can-achieve-zero-emission-combustion-and-double-efficiency Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:54:34 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1347181 at /en A new combustion concept that utilizes argon could completely eliminate nitrogen oxide emissions from internal combustion engines and double their efficiency compared to diesel engines. Energy solutions Research Sustainability Technology and engineering energy green hydrogen Research & Art Suuri rahtialus, joka on lastattu värikkäillä konteilla, purjehtii sinisen meren yli osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. Meet Patrick Fleming, assistant professor of structural and architectural engineering /en/news/meet-patrick-fleming-assistant-professor-of-structural-and-architectural-engineering Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:26:48 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1346108 at /en Fleming believes making the most of existing buildings is key to reaching a sustainable future. Technology and engineering University appointments construction new professors Appointments Apulaisprofessori Patrick Fleming 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. 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 Nominate your candidate for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching at the School of Engineering /en/news/nominate-your-candidate-for-the-2025-award-for-achievements-in-teaching-at-the-school-of-engineering Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:41:46 +0000 Heidy Tiits-Tikkanen 1345460 at /en Staff and students of the School of Engineering are invited to nominate candidates for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching. Collaboration Studies Teaching Technology and engineering University Department of Built Environment Department of Civil Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering School of Engineering awards education pedagogy teachers teaching development Awards and Recognition Studies University Kaksi ihmistä seisoo suurten näyttöjen edessä, joissa näkyy ilmakuva karttoja. Toinen osoittaa karttaa. Subnational income inequality revealed: Regional successes may hold key to addressing widening gap globally /en/news/subnational-income-inequality-revealed-regional-successes-may-hold-key-to-addressing-widening-gap Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1345380 at /en Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life Living environments Research Sustainability economy equality income gaps Press releases Research & Art Kaksi maailmankarttaa, jotka näyttävät tulotasa-arvon kehityksen vuosina 1990-2023, kansallisella ja alueellisella tasolla eri väreillä. Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel on 6 December 2025 /en/news/independence-day-decorations-for-aalto-personnel-on-6-december-2025 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:51:45 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1345160 at /en The President of Finland awards decorations ºÚÁÏÍø University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. 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