News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/520351/feed News listing en Mobile work machines are electrifying rapidly — a new research environment supports the industry’s product development /en/news/mobile-work-machines-are-electrifying-rapidly-a-new-research-environment-supports-the-industrys Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:04:02 +0000 Anne Kosola 1368201 at /en The LEMMI development and testing equipment for mobile work machines supports the electrification in the field and strengthens cooperation between academic research and industry. Cooperation Research & Art A research group of six people working in a mobile machine laboratory Ability to harness quantum speed gains now within sight after researchers solve massive simulation problem in a heartbeat /en/news/ability-to-harness-quantum-speed-gains-now-within-sight-after-researchers-solve-massive-simulation Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:26:49 +0000 Ville Heirola 1368206 at /en The use of a quantum-inspired algorithm to calculate the unworkably vast potential properties of quantum materials is an early example of how quantum technology can be used to improve itself. The discovery could have future applications in dissipationless technology, for example to mitigate data centre heating. Press releases Colourful grid of small squares on a wavy blue and brown abstract 3D background UniSport's Pilates & Take a Break! until 28.4.! /en/news/unisports-pilates-take-a-break-until-284 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Maria Panfilova 1347193 at /en UniSport's Pilates & Take a Break! until 28.4.! Studies University "" Airborne laser scanning reveals where pine marten, stoat and least weasel thrive in pioneering study /en/news/airborne-laser-scanning-reveals-where-pine-marten-stoat-and-least-weasel-thrive-in-pioneering-study Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:10:30 +0000 Anonymous 1367410 at /en Mapping habitats helps to protect mustelids whose populations have shrunk significantly across Finland. Research & Art Kärppä kuvattuna Urho Kekkosen kansallispuistossa Apply now: Unite! European Energy Excursion – Visit leading energy companies and institutions across Europe /en/news/apply-now-unite-european-energy-excursion-visit-leading-energy-companies-and-institutions-across Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:06:09 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1367456 at /en Aalto engineering students are invited to take part in a unique international study trip through Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium from 7 to 13 June 2026. Cooperation Studies University Poster of European Energy Excursion with coastal wind farm, path on green dyke and university logos. Why construction companies must invest in AI /en/news/why-construction-companies-must-invest-in-ai Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:34:30 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1367443 at /en AI increasingly enables construction firms to anticipate problems before they escalate, sometimes even before they happen at all, Antti Ainamo writes Research & Art Kuva: Laura Berger EIT Jumpstarter Programme 2026 /en/news/eit-jumpstarter-programme-2026 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:04:35 +0000 Ingrid Schembri 1367447 at /en The EIT Jumpstarter is an award-winning pre-acceleration programme funded by the European Union designed to help validate innovative ideas and develop business skills to create and run innovative start-ups. The programme focuses on talents coming from countries located in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe, where the pace of innovation is moderate or emerging. Studies EIT Jumpstarter 2026 Increased impact sought for higher education institutions: New network-based collaboration planned in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area /en/news/increased-impact-sought-for-higher-education-institutions-new-network-based-collaboration-planned-in Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:56:53 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1367396 at /en The intention is not to establish new structures, and each higher education institution will retain its independence University Kaksi repullista henkilöä kävelee kohti punaista tiilirakennusta. Edessä on puu ja useita ihmisiä sisäänkäynnillä. Call for doctoral student tutors, May 2026 /en/news/call-for-doctoral-student-tutors-may-2026 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:31:27 +0000 Tiina Kotti 1367405 at /en Sign-up to be a tutor for new doctoral students as part of the Aalto Doctoral Orientation Days! Research & Art Studies Two students and a professor sitting around a table, talking and looking at laptop screen. Record-breaking photonics approach traps light on a chip for millions of cycles /en/news/record-breaking-photonics-approach-traps-light-on-a-chip-for-millions-of-cycles Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:58:50 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1367391 at /en With 'nanoscale surgery' the researchers were able to sculpt delicate van der Waals materials without destroying them, achieving record-breaking performance in the process. Press releases Microscope image of raised A! logo and Finnish text with 20 µm scale bar at bottom left Tired of swiping? Now an AI simulation helps us understand why /en/news/tired-of-swiping-now-an-ai-simulation-helps-us-understand-why Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:24:26 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1367401 at /en Screen logging tells us where smart phone users tap and swipe, but now researchers have developed a musculoskeletal model that helps understand the physical effort that goes into these motions Press releases Research & Art Log2Motion simulation with a musculoskeletal model using a smartphone. ARTS Summer Cleaning 2026 /en/news/arts-summer-cleaning-2026 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:23:44 +0000 Tiiu Vainio 1367397 at /en All ARTS facilities will be thoroughly cleaned during the Summer break. Campus Excellent Bachelor’s students in business or economics awarded scholarships /en/news/excellent-bachelors-students-in-business-or-economics-awarded-scholarships Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:39:39 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1367395 at /en Ilkka Kontula Foundation personal scholarships are worth 1 000 euros Awards and Recognition Onnitteluruusut_kuva Teemu Ojala New professors appointed to the School of Arts, Design and Architecture /en/news/new-professors-appointed-to-the-school-of-arts-design-and-architecture-1 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:26:58 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1367394 at /en A summary of all new professors appointed since September 2024. Appointments Research & Art Grönlund-Nisunen's piece Insight as seen from below Four travel grants for summer courses abroad for ELEC BSc/MSc students /en/news/four-travel-grants-for-summer-courses-abroad-for-elec-bscmsc-students Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:47:13 +0000 Kirsi Viitaharju 1366766 at /en School of Electrical Engineering awards travel grants for ELEC BSc and MSc students for summer courses organized abroad during the summer 2026 Studies Ilkka Lakaniemi, Director of CKIR, has been appointed to the board of the Fulbright Finland Foundation /en/news/ilkka-lakaniemi-director-of-ckir-has-been-appointed-to-the-board-of-the-fulbright-finland-foundation Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:56:56 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1366853 at /en Fulbright programmes and scholarships are highly appreciated in the United States Appointments CKIRin johtaja Ilkka Lakaniemi The Educational Partnership project is moving forward in Espoo – cooperation between guardians and schools is being developed through participatory methods /en/news/the-educational-partnership-project-is-moving-forward-in-espoo-cooperation-between-guardians-and Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:24:07 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1366855 at /en The two-year project explores and develops cooperation between guardians and schools using service design methods. Cooperation Research & Art Alakoululaiset istuvat puupulpeteissa valoisassa luokassa ja katsovat kohti opettajaa. Grant-funded summer courses for ENG students available – Apply now! /en/news/grant-funded-summer-courses-for-eng-students-available-apply-now Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:40:19 +0000 Aino Parkkonen 1366756 at /en Would you like a fresh breeze in your studies and the chance to study abroad, but feel that an exchange period is too long or otherwise not a good fit? Join a grant-supported short course in Italy, France, or China in the summer or early autumn of 2026! Studies Enhance your skills for free with FITech’s summer courses /en/news/enhance-your-skills-for-free-with-fitechs-summer-courses Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:14:42 +0000 Riikka Savo 1366851 at /en In summer 2026, FITech's course offering includes plenty of courses related to sustainability, cybersecurity, and future technologies. The application period for summer courses starts on 14 April. Cooperation Studies University Kolme ihmistä katsoo jotain kannettavan tietokoneen näytöltä hymyillen. The theme month promotes sustainable mobility /en/news/the-theme-month-promotes-sustainable-mobility-0 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:39:01 +0000 Pia Ojanperä 1366757 at /en In May, there will be a variety of events and campaigns in Otaniemi to remind people about making sustainable choices in mobility. Campus Cooperation University kestävällä tiellä