Latest news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/50621/feed News listing en Trainings for OneDrive, Teams and Outlook in spring 2026! /en/news/trainings-for-onedrive-teams-and-outlook-in-spring-2026 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:19:25 +0000 Kristian Hentula 1370326 at /en Topics include OneDrive document management, best practices for Teams meetings and Outlook tips and tricks. University Four people sit at tables with laptops, in a modern workspace with blue walls and plants on shelves. Make May the month of movement! /en/news/make-may-the-month-of-movement Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:52:17 +0000 Pia Ojanperä 1369137 at /en Take part in events on campus and make sustainable mobility part of your working or study day. Campus Cooperation Studies University Otaniemi kestävällä tiellä -teksti ja kuva kahdesta ihmisestä kävelemässä kampuksella. 1 in 4 mental health patients hurt by wording in electronic health records, finds study /en/news/1-in-4-mental-health-patients-hurt-by-wording-in-electronic-health-records-finds-study Mon, 11 May 2026 12:29:07 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1371856 at /en Errors, disrespectful language and information perceived as unnecessary in electronic health records can feel offensive to patients Press releases Research & Art Saija Simola Researchers measure energy below a zeptojoule–enough for a red blood cell to move a nanometer /en/news/researchers-measure-energy-below-a-zeptojoule-enough-for-a-red-blood-cell-to-move-a-nanometer Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:59:00 +0000 Ville Heirola 1366857 at /en A new method for measuring incredibly miniscule amounts of energy – less than a trillionth of a billionth of a joule – could give quantum computing and the hunt for dark matter a boost, while paving the way for counting individual photons. Press releases Abstract blue device with glowing orange grid and beam connecting two rectangular structures Did you notice something unusual? – File a security report /en/news/did-you-notice-something-unusual-file-a-security-report Mon, 11 May 2026 10:43:40 +0000 Heli Laukko 1371199 at /en By reporting, you help identify risks and danger spots. University Lähikuva kirkkaan turkooseista kiteisistä rakeista valkoisella pinnalla Mikko Möttönen selected as finalist for the European Inventor Award 2026 /en/news/mikko-mottonen-selected-as-finalist-for-the-european-inventor-award-2026 Mon, 11 May 2026 12:04:12 +0000 Ville Heirola 1371867 at /en Möttönen is a finalist in the ‘Research’ category for developing an ultrasensitive cryogenic microwave sensor to diagnose interference in quantum computers. Awards and Recognition Aalto University professor Mikko Mottonen, photo Mikko Raskinen Canvas learning platform data breach – There may be users at Aalto /en/news/canvas-learning-platform-data-breach-there-may-be-users-at-aalto Mon, 11 May 2026 11:31:54 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1371859 at /en If you have used Canvas, notify security@aalto.fi. As a precaution, you can also change your Aalto password. University A-logo kampuksella New vice deans appointed for the School of Science /en/news/new-vice-deans-appointed-for-the-school-of-science Mon, 11 May 2026 06:35:58 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1371852 at /en Maarit Korpi-Lagg has been selected as vice dean for impact, Pekka Marttinen as vice dean for education and Robin Ras as vice dean for research. Appointments University Maarit Korpi-Lagg, Pekka Marttinen, Robin Ras New ultrasonic needle yields samples 2–3 times larger, potentially reshaping cancer diagnostics /en/news/new-ultrasonic-needle-yields-samples-2-3-times-larger-potentially-reshaping-cancer-diagnostics Fri, 08 May 2026 06:51:02 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1371348 at /en Developed at Aalto University over several years, a new ultrasonic needle for tumour diagnostics has been trialled in collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital (HUS). According to the resulting peer-reviewed study, salivary gland tumours could be diagnosed with far greater precision using the innovative needle. Press releases Uudella ultraäänineulalla saadaan kaksin- tai kolminkertainen määrä kudosnäytettä verrattuna aikaisempiin neulabiopsian menetelmiin. Kuva: Kalle Kataila, Aalto-yliopisto. Aalto University supports the combining of elite sport and studies – a quality label was awarded by the Olympic Committee /en/news/aalto-university-supports-the-combining-of-elite-sport-and-studies-a-quality-label-was-awarded-by Wed, 06 May 2026 11:44:31 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1371193 at /en The audit team praised personalised study planning, flexible study paths and guidance related to a dual career Awards and Recognition University freestyle-hiihtäjä Kuura Koivisto Aalto, Sitra and Lovable launch AI Summer Program /en/news/aalto-sitra-and-lovable-launch-ai-summer-program Mon, 04 May 2026 11:20:42 +0000 Mary-Ann Alfthan 1370859 at /en A new summer program brings together students, Finnish public sector organisations and AI tools to develop digital services. Cooperation University Perustieteiden opiskelijoita Kandikeskuksessa. Kuva: Matti Ahlgren. VTT joins the HAIC cybersecurity institute /en/news/vtt-joins-the-haic-cybersecurity-institute Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:34:04 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1370319 at /en In June, VTT will become part of the HAIC research institute at Aalto University and the University of Helsinki. Cooperation Ilmakuva isosta tasakattoisesta rakennuksesta, lasikattoja, aurinkopaneeleja ja tien varrella autoja Aalto awards 2026 – Propose nominees /en/news/aalto-awards-2026-propose-nominees Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:05:38 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1369139 at /en Which act should be recognised as playing a role in our university’s success? Share your views by 20 May! University Kolme ihmistä ulkona nurmella pitelee rugby-palloja käsissään, taustalla pöytiä ja sinisiä telttoja Our fundraising campaign's final stretch has started - see how Aaltonians can participate /en/news/our-fundraising-campaigns-final-stretch-has-started-see-how-aaltonians-can-participate Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:31:24 +0000 Anitta Pirnes 1298196 at /en Already 1,300 donors have showed their support . See how you can get involved and spread the word University A collage of various 'A' letters in different fonts and styles. In the centre, 'A! Sign of Change' on a black background. Autumn 2026 Finnish courses for international personnel in the metropolitan area universities /en/news/autumn-2026-finnish-courses-for-international-personnel-in-the-metropolitan-area-universities Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:17:09 +0000 Iiris Latva-Koivisto 1345378 at /en Aalto University offers Finnish language study opportunities to its employees in autumn 2026. Registration starts from 5 May! Studies University Study Finnish language, photo Mikko Raskinen Share your experiences of language use – Respond ’s Language Environment Survey by 24 May /en/news/share-your-experiences-of-language-use-respond-to-aaltos-language-environment-survey-by-24-may Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:04:41 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1369255 at /en Your response is important. The survey will be used to develop general language practices at Aalto. University Four people chat on tiered steps with large beanbags in bright colours inside a modern building Apply now: Global Engagement seed funding call 2026 /en/news/apply-now-global-engagement-seed-funding-call-2026 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:01:21 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1369135 at /en The Global Engagement seed funding call supports the development of international partnerships and global mobility in research, education, innovation and entrepreneurship. Call is open until 1st of June 2026. Cooperation Research & Art Studies People sit by tall windows at a bright white counter with lamps and coffee cups, talking together AI Spotlight 04-2026: AI related events, trainings, news and tips for Aaltonians /en/news/ai-spotlight-04-2026-ai-related-events-trainings-news-and-tips-for-aaltonians Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:57:37 +0000 Iiris Latva-Koivisto 1363812 at /en Here you can pick AI news, spring events, and tool updates to use in your own or your unit's communications. Studies University Banner: “AI Spotlight” March 2026, with silhouettes on a lit blue stage and audience in foreground Students shaped Hilti Finland’s broader AI adoption strategy /en/news/students-shaped-hilti-finlands-broader-ai-adoption-strategy Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:57:26 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1367863 at /en ‘Younes and Hien delivered exceptional work, and we now have a much clearer understanding of how AI works’ Cooperation Studies Hilti AI project team ELLIS Institute Finland is launching machine learning fundamentals out of the lab /en/news/ellis-institute-finland-is-launching-machine-learning-fundamentals-out-of-the-lab Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:12:51 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1368210 at /en Research moonshots, foundation models for healthcare, and AI for RDI Cooperation Press releases Research & Art Person in dark suit presenting ELLIS Institute Finland slide with colourful icons in a lecture room