News
Aalto Day One photos and recording published
A crowd of more than a thousand members of Aalto community followed the opening of the academic year, and the Aalto Party made a long-awaited comeback
Members of Aalto community awarded for their great work
The opening of the academic year celebrated heroes of research, teaching and community building
President Ilkka Niemelä: 'Investments in universities is the best solution to address the shortage of experts'
Chair of the Aalto University Student Union Otto Usvajärvi also spoke at the opening of the academic year. The ceremony was held online.
Jukka Seppälä appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor
Seppälä specialises in polymer engineering especially in biopolymers. They are needed as alternatives for conventional plastics, and they can be new functional materials both in engineering and in medical applications.
New forecasting tool can give an early warning of solar storms – boosts preparedness and helps mitigate damage
Associate Professor Maarit Korpi-Lagg has received funding from the European Research Council to develop a forecasting tool to locate the source regions for the eruption of solar flares already a few days before they emerge on the Sun’s surface.
Learn How to Properly Manage Research Data
We offer free training in research data management and open science. Register now!
Quality together – Learning about equality, diversity and inclusion
Benchlearning visit to EPFL Lausanne gave valuable insights into EDI practices when we prepare for the upcoming quality audit.
"Industrial Engineering and Management students can become anything except medical doctors or pilots"
Ilona Hemming is a third-year bachelor’s degree student studying Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM).
How would you spend 13 000 euros for students' wellbeing? Leave your suggestion!
Leave your suggestion for a participatory budgeting project before 30 September 2022 to improve student wellbeing on campus.
Gradually decomposing bioart challenges permanent design
Campus art competition winner bio.modules.way will be installed next to Dipoli
Could Finland run out of electricity and what happens to our emissions? Our professor answers five frequently asked questions about energy
Finland has been urged to prepare for a possible electricity shortage in the coming winter by saving energy. Peter Lund, Professor in Advanced Energy Systems at Aalto University, answers five questions about energy.
For students: Learn languages and intercultural competencies online with Unite! Apply now to courses in the autumn 2022
Unite! partner universities offer online courses in language, communication and global competence that are open to all Aalto University students.
Aalto University endowment returned –5.1% during first half of 2022
Endowment provides EUR 29 million to fund research and education this year
Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion 2022!
Enter your suggestion for a campus sustainability champion by 23 September
Saxtronauts' saxophonic Space adventure to visit Metsähovi Radio Observatory on 10 September
At the end of Aalto University's Family Day, join us in Kirkkonummi to experience an amazing dialogue between music and astronomy!
Safety is on everyone’s mind
Welcome to the first lecture of the autumn 2022 Internet Forum lecture series on Tuesday 13 September starting at 5.15 p.m.
Janne Lindqvist has started as the Head of the Department of Computer Science
Associate Professor Janne Lindqvist is a staunch proponent of curious, enjoyable, and meaningful pursuits in work, research, and studies.
Machine learning meets medicine in the fight against superbugs
Modeling how MRSA bacteria spread on the body can enhance treatments.
Unite! receives a boost from the European Commission with more funding for its deployment
European Universities alliance Unite! has received a funding of €14,4 million from the European Commission for its proposal to be a technology and innovation driver for the advancement of a green and digital Europe.
Be careful what you wish for - blog post by Frank Martela
What kind of values and goals contribute to wellbeing, and what do not? Start the new season by investing in goals that produce wellbeing instead of unhealthiness. Read the blog post by Aalto University lecturer and philosopher Frank Martela.
