/en/listing/520336/feed News listing en /en/news/the-exhibition-our-land-for-all-explores-personal-and-national-identity Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:24:52 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1363950 at /en The 20th anniversary exhibition of the Association of Finnish Fine Arts Foundations, opened at Kunsthalle Helsinki, asks: whose stories is Finland built from? The exhibition has been curated by PhD, docent Annamari Vänskä. Research & Art Henkilö takaa, tummassa takissa, jossa suuri kirjailtu kuva polvistuvasta hahmosta mustaa taustaa vasten /en/news/decoding-the-chemistry-of-space-with-machine-learning Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:56:52 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1363259 at /en Astronomers can detect complex chemical fingerprints in stardust – but many of them remain unidentified. The SpaceML project combines machine learning and computational chemistry to simulate how molecules form and evolve in space, helping researchers decode these signals. Research & Art Left: person wearing a black jacket and pearl necklace. Right: molecular structure illustration against a cosmic background. /en/news/catalysis-in-a-new-light-microscale-interactions-could-enhance-clean-energy-technologies Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:27:04 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1362655 at /en A new study provides a more detailed view of how catalysts function during chemical reactions. The discovery could help develop more efficient materials for applications such as green hydrogen production and a more sustainable chemical industry. Research & Art A close-up of numerous small, rectangular particles with rounded edges, appearing grey on a dark background. /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. /en/news/annual-review-looked-back-on-the-past-year Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:26:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1362366 at /en The annual review of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture provided a comprehensive overview of the past year. Members of the community were also awarded in the event. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Puhuja esiintyy suurelle yleisölle pimeässä auditorioissa. Suuren näytön takana on eläväinen kuva tekstillä 'Welcome'. /en/news/alum-of-the-year-anna-brotkin-we-need-modern-stories-about-our-era Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:22:32 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1362197 at /en Screenwriter Anna Brotkin is the Alum of the Year 2026 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes in the power of locality and the importance of hope in times of crisis. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Tummaan takkiin pukeutunut henkilö seisoo ulkona monikerroksisen rakennuksen edessä, jossa on paljon ikkunoita. /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. /en/news/what-motherhood-reveals-about-modern-work Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:01:34 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1359370 at /en Workplace norms still demand that the realities of motherhood are hidden, but organisations must accept that careers now unfold differently, says Professor Taija Turunen. Research & Art äitiysvapaalta takaisin töihin -kuvituskuva /en/news/applications-open-for-innovation-postdoc-in-ai Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:01:49 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1361657 at /en A fully funded, 12–18 month career track to turn your doctoral discoveries into deep-tech startups. Research & Art Abstract glass sculpture with crystal-like shards in a glass case, illuminated by blue light. /en/news/vtt-aalto-university-and-gtk-how-to-ensure-finland-captures-the-multi-billion-growth-potential-of Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:59:00 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1361221 at /en Finland is rising to the forefront of the mineral economy through new research initiatives and closer collaboration Research & Art Lähikuva erilaisista elektroniikkajätteistä, kuten piirilevyistä, johdoista ja metallinpaloista eri väreissä. /en/news/significant-donation-to-boost-pavement-engineering-research-and-education Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:32:30 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1361002 at /en Companies and associations in the field have donated €400,000 to the School of Engineering. Research & Art Luminen kaupunkinäkymä, jossa on moderneja rakennuksia, raitiovaunu ja polkupyöriä. Ihmiset kävelevät lumisilla teillä. /en/news/design-strengthens-industrial-competitiveness-human-centered-factory-work-at-the-core Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:18 +0000 Pirita Posti 1360208 at /en Factory work is undergoing a transformation: new technologies and artificial intelligence are changing the content and roles of work. Aalto University’s Department of Design is studying this change from a human-centered perspective in the HiFive project. Cooperation Research & Art HiFive tutkimusryhmä: Joni Lappalainen, Juho Silmukari, Martina Čaić, Anna Viljakainen, Virpi Roto. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen /en/news/learning-to-slow-down-cold-water-swimming-benefits-explored-in-new-study Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:10:23 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1360598 at /en Swimming in cold water offers a temporal slowdown, promoting stress management and mental clarity that lingers long after the experience, says research from Finland. Research & Art Researcher Tatsiana Padhaiskaya, School of Business /en/news/the-proxy-server-for-remote-access-to-e-resources-is-changing Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:28 +0000 Anu Pietilänaho 1360209 at /en If you have problems using e-resources, try accessing the e-resource using VPN connection. Research & Art Studies Learning Centre graphics /en/news/a-sustainable-city-is-also-age-friendly Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:30 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1360051 at /en Cities must involve older adults more strongly in the planning of the urban environment. Cooperation Research & Art Ikääntyneitä asukkaita katsomassa kasvatuslaatikoita kirjaston edessä /en/news/renate-zhangs-journey-in-optimising-the-cost-of-creation Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:55:05 +0000 David Radnell 1359903 at /en During the research program at Aalto University, Renate Zhang developed a cost-saving method that inspired her to pursue a doctoral degree. Research & Art Interns discussing their scientific poster /en/news/chinonyelum-igwes-contribution-to-the-frontier-of-medical-ai Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:58:44 +0000 David Radnell 1359901 at /en Chinonyelum Igwe pursued her dual passions for medicine and AI through the AScI International Summer Research Programme Research & Art Chinonye and friends /en/news/overview-of-aaltos-open-access-publications-2025 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:25:22 +0000 Eeva Savolainen 1359483 at /en 94 % of Aalto's scientific journal articles published in 2025 are available open access. When conference papers and book chapters are included, a total of 91% of the articles are open access. Research & Art On the background, white radiant lines over a black bacground and only hair and shoulder of a person passing by visible /en/news/aalto-university-is-introducing-orcids-researcher-connect-service Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:56:33 +0000 Laura Mure 1359368 at /en Aalto University is introducing ORCID's Researcher Connect service, which facilitates information transfer between researchers' ORCID profiles and the university's research information management system, ACRIS. Research & Art Orcid /en/news/nature-of-process-exhibition-by-the-students-of-the-personal-exploration-course Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:15:31 +0000 Gianluca Giabardo 1356940 at /en Nature of Process is a multi-material exhibition of 14 Master´s students of Aalto ARTS Research & Art Two wooden sculptures with pointed ends facing each other on a white surface.