Latest news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/50621/feed News listing en Board approved Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2025 /en/news/board-approved-annual-board-report-and-financial-statements-2025 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:42:53 +0000 Anitta Pirnes 1365242 at /en The Aalto University Board convened on 25 March 2026. University Puutikkuja, joihin on kirjoitettu muistiinpanoja ja kääritty vihreän, harmaan ja ruskean sävyistä lankaa pöydälle Aalto University Endowment provided EUR 42 million in 2025 to education and research /en/news/aalto-university-endowment-provided-eur-42-million-in-2025-to-education-and-research Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:55:29 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1365240 at /en The university endowment portfolio returned 8.5% University Ihmiset tutkivat modernia sisänäyttelyä, jossa on puuseiniä ja valkoisia näyttelypöytiä. A new tool for agreeing on language use in Aalto /en/news/a-new-tool-for-agreeing-on-language-use-in-aalto Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:48:41 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1365099 at /en The ready-to-use process helps teams jointly agree on the use of different languages University Three people sit in white chairs around a table with a laptop in a modern office space with wooden walls. Participate in the Spring 2026 trainings! /en/news/participate-in-the-spring-2026-trainings Wed, 21 Aug 2019 08:05:12 +0000 Anonymous 136251 at /en Employees are offered plenty of staff training opportunities - have a look of the courses offerings and register! University Image: Unto Rautio, Awards presented for top doctoral and master’s theses at the School of Science /en/news/awards-presented-for-top-doctoral-and-masters-theses-at-the-school-of-science Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:55:29 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1364776 at /en In 2025, there were altogether 71 doctoral and 607 master's degrees in the School of Science. In March, seven outstanding doctoral and six master's theses were awarded. Awards and Recognition Sami Lauronen, Axel Hedman, Eero Virmavirta, Olli Latvakoski, Elina Heikkila.jpg Strong interest in Aalto University’s bachelor’s programmes continues /en/news/strong-interest-in-aalto-universitys-bachelors-programmes-continues Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:31:51 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1364413 at /en A total of 15,184 applicants applied University’s Finnish- and Swedish-language bachelor’s programmes in technology, business and arts. The number of applicants continued to grow compared to last year. Studies Neljä opiskelijaa juttelee punaisilla ja keltaisilla tuoleilla modernin lasi- ja tiilikampusrakennuksen edessä. Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series) /en/news/recent-advances-and-research-trends-in-ai-energy-industry-online-lecture-series Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:06:22 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1364588 at /en Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March. Cooperation Studies University Finger touches glowing purple sphere linking tech icons above a city skyline, with the word “unite!” Apply Now: Study Geothermal Energy in Italy This Summer /en/news/apply-now-study-geothermal-energy-in-italy-this-summer Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:48:31 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1364569 at /en Take this course and combine online learning with an on-site experience in Italy. Cooperation Studies University Aerial view of turquoise terraced pools, rocky banks, trees and a small tiled-roof house, with the word “unite!” Fragmented phone use — not total screen time — is the main driver of information overload, study finds /en/news/fragmented-phone-use-not-total-screen-time-is-the-main-driver-of-information-overload-study-finds Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:13:36 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1364402 at /en Amid hot discussion on screen time, social media use and the impact of digital devices on our well-being, a seven-month study from Aalto University in Finland sheds new light on what overwhelms users the most –– and the results aren’t what you might think. Press releases Kuormittavinta on kännykän jatkuva vilkuilu ja toistuva viestittely pitkin päivää. Kuva: Matti Ahlgren, Aalto-yliopisto. Join Survival Finnish online course to learn the basics of Finnish! /en/news/join-survival-finnish-online-course-to-learn-the-basics-of-finnish Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:48:38 +0000 Nella Kankaanpää 1363405 at /en Would you like to know how to greet and thank people in Finnish? Get a taste of the Finnish language online! Studies University two people sitting together The campus welcomes its third Learning Lounge /en/news/the-campus-welcomes-its-third-learning-lounge Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:05:33 +0000 Pia Ojanperä 1362447 at /en Learning Lounge makes a new expansion into Restaurant Aalto Kvarkki on 16 March. Campus Studies Otakaari 3 Physics Days 2026 gathered Finnish physicists /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 moiré 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. Aalto University unveils AaltoQ20 – a state-of-the-art quantum computer for educating quantum talent of the future /en/news/aalto-university-unveils-aaltoq20-a-state-of-the-art-quantum-computer-for-educating-quantum-talent Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:12:07 +0000 Ville Heirola 1362445 at /en AaltoQ20 is a unique quantum computer that researchers can also use to study quantum phenomena and develop new technology. Press releases Valkoinen sylinterimäinen kone, jossa 'Aalto University' logo teollisuusympäristössä. 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 Hölttä 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. Book a coaching session for supporting your wellbeing at work - lots of times available weekly! /en/news/book-a-coaching-session-for-supporting-your-wellbeing-at-work-lots-of-times-available-weekly Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:12:34 +0000 Anne Petroff 768606 at /en Individual coaching available for supporting your wellbeing at work University Kaksi ihmistä keskustelemassa toimistossa, jossa on suuret ikkunat ja kirjahyllyjä taustalla. Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026 /en/news/register-for-the-transregional-online-living-labs-day-2026 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:33 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1361588 at /en Join Unite!’s international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice. Cooperation Studies University People gathered outside a modern building with circular windows, reflected in glass. Trees and green grass in the background. Travel restrictions to crisis areas in the Middle East /en/news/travel-restrictions-to-crisis-areas-in-the-middle-east Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:25:57 +0000 Marjaana Lewis 1361587 at /en For the time being, travel to the Middle East from Aalto University is not permitted. Connecting flights through the region are also not allowed. Services travel travelling Campus University digital Hannu Martola appointed as Chair of the Aalto University Alumni Network Board /en/news/hannu-martola-appointed-as-chair-of-the-aalto-university-alumni-network-board Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:34:14 +0000 Annika Linna 1361233 at /en The board’s new members are Esa Arola, Eila Lindroos and Terttu Sopanen. Continuing members are Ari Bertula, Ossi Leikola, Laura Nikola and Katja Soini. Appointments Cooperation Four people standing in a spacious indoor area with signs above them. The floor is tiled and walls are white. From breakthrough to business: Finland’s Aalto University is turning world-class science into companies /en/news/from-breakthrough-to-business-finlands-aalto-university-is-turning-world-class-science-into Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:17:37 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1361231 at /en Aalto University’s strategic spin-off model is turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable businesses. University Kyltti lukee 'Made in Aalto University' ja alla iso 'A'. Läpinäkyvät kuplatuolit etualalla. ‘Mesoscale’ swimmers could pave way for drug delivery robots inside the body /en/news/mesoscale-swimmers-could-pave-way-for-drug-delivery-robots-inside-the-body Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:14:29 +0000 Ville Heirola 1361001 at /en Researchers have discovered how tiny organisms break the laws of physics to swim faster — such secrets of mesoscale physics and fluid dynamics can offer entirely new pathways for engineering and medicine. Press releases Microscopic view of a larva with red and blue outlines showing swimming motion. Scale bar indicates 0.3 mm.