/en/listing/50691/feed News listing en /en/news/alum-of-the-year-mika-viljanmaa-no-point-in-developing-something-useless Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:15:00 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1339520 at /en Viljanmaa, an award-winning inventor, calls Otaniemi his professional and spiritual home. Technology and engineering Honoured Collaboration Alumni stories AlumniWeekend alumni career stories Awards and Recognition Cooperation Mika Viljanmaa, Insinööritieteiden korkeakoulun Vuoden alumni 2025 /en/news/publishing-research-data-alongside-research-articles Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:25:20 +0000 Anne Sunikka 1338880 at /en Data availability statements are increasingly required by scientific journals. They include information on what data are available, where they can be found, and any applicable access terms Services Research School of Science open access open science doctoral education newsletter Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details. /en/news/introducing-journal-search-tool Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:42:17 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1337397 at /en Search for the journals included in open access agreements Services Research School of Science open access open science doctoral education newsletter Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details. /en/news/the-real-reasons-endurance-sank-study-finds-shackleton-knew-of-ships-shortcomings Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1337389 at /en A world-first study reveals the famed polar explorer was aware of worrying structural shortcomings in the ill-fated ship – Endurance was not designed for compressive ice conditions – yet it set sail anyway. Technology and engineering Research Aalto Ice Tank arctic marine technology Press releases Research & Art A man in a dark blue shirt and black trousers leaning against brown rock wall near a fireplace with candles. /en/news/ships-must-adapt-to-a-warming-arctic-finnish-research-is-at-the-forefront-of-better-design Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:21:24 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1337383 at /en Aalto University expertise is in high demand as changing sea ice conditions open up new maritime routes. Technology and engineering Research arctic marine technology Cooperation Research & Art Punainen pienoismalli vene testaa jäänmurtokykyjä suuressa sisätilojen jäätankissa. /en/news/shaking-up-tech-encourages-young-women-and-minorities-to-explore-technology Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:52:31 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1336328 at /en The Shaking up Tech event will take place on 22 January 2026. The Event is aimed at young women and gender minorities who are considering their future study and career paths. Studies Teaching technology industry upper secondary schools Studies Lukiolaisia Shaking up Tech -tapahtuman messualueella /en/news/environmental-impact-of-bio-based-plastics-may-exceed-fossil-based-alternatives-study-finds Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:31:13 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1336550 at /en For the environment, what really matters is the life cycle of a plastic and how it is used. Sustainability Materials and natural resources Research bioproducts projects Cooperation Cooperation Research & Art Rypsipeltomaisema /en/news/rapid-growth-of-solar-power-in-finland-could-crash-summer-electricity-prices-new-study-warns-of Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:56:39 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1336517 at /en Finland must rethink its power market to safeguard clean energy investments. Research Sustainability Technology and engineering energy solar energy solar panels Press releases Research & Art Laaja aurinkopaneelikenttä, riveissä paneeleita vihreällä ruoholla, osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. /en/news/training-offered-in-ai-in-research-data-visualisation-cyber-security-more-register-now Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:29:30 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1335949 at /en New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2025 are open. Services Research AI Research Data Management (RDM) open science artificial intelligence doctoral education Research and innovation services newsletter Research & Art A pen and papers scattered with a tablet on top and a hand touching white symbols on the tablet screen. /en/news/maritime-safety-award-sea-sunday-presented-to-professor-emeritus-pentti-kujala Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:56:42 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1334222 at /en Pentti Kujala has over 40 years of experience studying marine structures and vessels. Honoured Technology and engineering awards honoured marine industry marine technology Awards and Recognition Pekka Kujala ja meriturvallisuuden Sea Sunday -palkinto /en/news/scientific-computing-skills-a-new-umbrella-course-for-all-researchers Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:02:17 +0000 Enrico Glerean 1333651 at /en Today, computing skills are essential not only in academic research but also across industries. Take part in hands-on trainings provided by Aalto Scientific Computing and by partner organisations such as CodeRefinery and CSC IT Center for Science. Research Teaching All Doctoral Programmes Department of Applied Physics Department of Applied Physics Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Department of Built Environment Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Department of Civil Engineering Department of Communications and Networking Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics Staff trainings doctoral education Research & Art Studies Aalto Scientific Computing /en/news/uniteenergy-conference-shaping-the-future-of-sustainable-energy Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:03:54 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1332343 at /en The annual Unite!Energy Conference 2025 will take place in Espoo, Finland, bringing together researchers, industry experts, and academics to explore energy storage, hydrogen technologies, and the future of clean energy. Collaboration Energy solutions Sustainability Unite Unite staff Unite students doctoral students University A glass ball with H2 symbol on green vegetation, surrounded by various eco and science icons. /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2025-aalto-involved-in-15-projects Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:17:35 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1332336 at /en From the 2025 Seed Fund call, 30 proposals were selected for funding. Aalto is involved in 15 of these projects and coordinates one. Collaboration Research Teaching Technology and engineering Unite Unite staff Unite students Awards and Recognition Cooperation A young green seedling with water droplets in soil. 'unite!' text is written on the yellow-orange background. /en/news/student-sarah-asfar-balances-studies-and-competitive-sports-in-her-daily-life Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:57:36 +0000 Maiju Thers 1327156 at /en Sarah Asfar, who plays badminton at a competitive level, studies Energy and Mechanical Engineering at Aalto University. What particularly interests her about the field is its relevance to the future and the practical nature of the studies. The flexibility of the program has allowed Sarah to pursue elite sports and part-time work alongside her studies. Studies energy technics sports Studies Henkilö istuu suureen seinään muuratun ympyrän sisällä. Hänellä on musta paita, harmaat housut ja valkoinen hattu. /en/news/apply-to-eit-urban-mobility-specialist-innovation-call-1st-cut-off-dl-23-sept-2025 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:54:26 +0000 Ingrid Schembri 1321285 at /en EIT Urban Mobility’s Strategic Innovation Open Call 2026-2028 just launched! The total estimated funding allocated to this Call is 60 million EUR for 3 years. The Call has multiple cut-off dates The indicative funding for the first submission cut-off is: 9 million EUR. Each project may receive up to 2 million EUR of EIT funding. EIT Urban Mobility will reimburse up to 65% of the eligible project costs, while the minimum co-funding rate for all proposals is 35%. Collaboration Energy solutions Entrepreneurship Global business dynamics Health and wellbeing Innovations Living environments Research Sustainability Technology and engineering Aalto Energy Efficiency Reseach Programme Aalto Global Impact Aalto Service Factory Aalto University professors Big Data Department of Built Environment Department of Civil Engineering Department of Information and Service Management Department of Mechanical Engineering EIT EIT Urban Mobility Research and innovation services Cooperation EIT Urban Mobility Call Launch Visual /en/news/spring-term-open-science-highlight-aalto-open-science-award-ceremony Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:04:24 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1320952 at /en We gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 and discuss open science topics with the Aalto community. Campus Services Honoured Research A Grid Research Data Management (RDM) open science doctoral education Research and innovation services newsletter Awards and Recognition Campus Research & Art Five people with a diploma and flowers. /en/news/doctoral-thesis-finlands-civil-defence-shelters-protect-nearly-everyone-but-hotter-summers-may-test Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:34:37 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1319570 at /en Built over decades, Finland’s civil defence shelter system covers almost the entire population and has cost the equivalent of three years of defence spending. Dissertations Research Department of Mechanical Engineering School of Engineering doctoral theses Press releases Mies puvussa seisoo suuren vihreän metallisen oven vieressä maanalaisessa bunkkerissa. /en/news/school-of-engineering-welcomed-four-new-professors-during-spring-2025 Wed, 28 May 2025 07:48:25 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1317028 at /en The new professors introduce themselves. 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Energy solutions Sustainability Teaching ecology energy energy systems energy technics Research & Art Studies Pariskunta kävelee polulla, jota ympäröivät koivut ja vehreä kasvillisuus. /en/news/from-doctoral-education-to-professorship-of-practice-the-collaboration-between-aalto-and-valmet Tue, 13 May 2025 10:32:29 +0000 Anne Kosola 1313992 at /en Aalto University and Valmet collaborate to educate doctoral-level experts in multiple fields. Valmet is interested in both doctoral research and the expertise of new doctoral graduates. Collaboration Research Technology and engineering business cooperation Cooperation Research & Art Ihmiset seurustelevat pöydän ääressä, jossa on kuppeja ja teetä, taustalla Valmet-kyltti ja ilmapallot.