Riitta Hari: The exploration of the human brain and mind is captivating
'According to Olli Lounasmaa, ten meters is a distance where half of the information gets lost: the further you are from another researcher, the fewer unexpected conversations arise, and the more refreshing science gossip goes unheard. This is food for thought for remote workers as well.'
Professor emeritus Veikko Jääskeläinen In Memoriam
Professor emeritus Veikko Jääskeläinen (1931–2023) served as rector of the Helsinki School of Economics 1992–96
What can you already see of the future?
At the start of the academic year, the Aalto University campus welcomes everyone with open doors. Through the month-long Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition and events, you will discover fascinating research projects.
It's time to nominate a candidate for Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award
The award is given to teams that do pioneering work in the areas of education development, improvement of the excellence and impact of research and artistic activity; or the international success of the Aalto community.
Unite! Seed Fund Awards Funding to Eight Applications with Aalto University's Involvement
Unite! Seed Fund supports bottom-up proposals from teachers, researchers and students.
Master's student Anna Huttunen: ‘Listening to others can help you listen to yourself’
Anna Huttunen, a multi-year student tutor and current wellbeing ambassador, shares her thoughts on student wellbeing and how it could be improved.
Design Education Across Disciplines: the new book from Aalto University experts has been published!
The new book by Miikka J. Lehtonen, Tomi Kauppinen and Laura Sivula shares and discusses a diverse range of inclusive methods for how design engages learners.
Cutting the carbon out of concrete
The Radical Ceramic Research Group is pioneering potentially transformative alternatives to traditional concrete, the world’s second largest source of emissions.
Community event 13 September 2023 - Share your thoughts
You are warmly welcome to this annual meetup of the Aalto University Board and the Aalto community to discuss the long-term development of our university and the trends affecting it.
Languages, culture and communication courses starting in period I
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses starting in period I.
Research group detects a quantum entanglement wave for the first time using real-space measurements
A team from Aalto University and the University of Jyväskylä have created an artificial quantum magnet featuring a quasiparticle made of entangled electrons, the triplon
Aalto ENG: The autumn newsletter has been published!
The newsletter of the School of Engineering's Learning Services has been published and sent to students by e-mail on August 22.
Supporting your study wellbeing, autumn 2023
Aalto offers self-study materials, guidance and services that support student wellbeing.
How could Augmented Reality change the learning experience on campus? Online Hybrid Lab welcomes its new member, Teresa Rizzi.
As a member of Online Hybrid Team, Teresa is doing her internship and working on her master thesis about Augmented Reality from a User Experience designer point of view.
Call for mentors: Compassion mentoring in peer groups for doctoral students in autumn 2023
We are looking for doctoral students interested in becoming mentors in compassion-themed peer groups
University College London (UCL) has nominated professor JukkaTuhkuri as an Honorary Professor for three years
He will work at ULC on ice research until May 2026.
Secure computing environment SECDATA available for research with sensitive data
Aalto University operates a secure computing environment that enables research with sensitive data such as health and social data from registries.
Associate Professor Lauri Rautkari appointed as Deputy Head of the Department at Bio2
Associate Professor Lauri Rautkari has been appointed Deputy Head of the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems at the School of Chemical Engineering as of 1.8.2023.
2023 Water Edström medal to Professor Gary Marquis
The International Institute of Welding IIW awarded Professor Gary Marquis the 2023 Water Edström medal. The award was presented at the association's annual meeting in Singapore in July.
Hotel robot is working in Hotel Hanasaari
The robot named Kalle is a collaboration between the School of Business and Hanasaari. The robot has been working as the hotel's "piccolo" for some time already
