/en/listing/52326/feed News listing en /en/news/aalto-university-president-ilkka-niemela-growth-companies-and-established-industries-need-people Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:22:52 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1334091 at /en University graduates have a valuable role to play in renewing society, says Ilkka Niemelä in his speech to open the academic year Aalto Award Aalto Day One Marsio opening of the academic year University Lukuvuoden 2025-2026 avajaisten akateeminen kulkue matkalla avajaisjuhlaan. /en/news/aalto-community-members-awarded-at-the-opening-of-the-academic-year Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:58:57 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1334097 at /en The pioneers of Aalto's satellite research were awarded with the new Innovation Award University Aalto Day One Aalto Award honoured Awards and Recognition University Neljä palkittua henkilöä tummiin pukeutuneina vastaanottamassa kukkakimppuja lukuvuoden avajaisissa. /en/news/nominate-candidates-for-aalto-pioneering-excellence-award Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:16:14 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1334035 at /en The award is granted yearly to teams addressing unique challenges and striving for sustainable value creation and superior performance. Get nominating an award recipient by 24 September! Honoured awards honouring Awards and Recognition Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award 2023 photos by Mary-Ann Alfthan and Mikko Raskinen.jpg /en/news/bio-materials-cookbook-awakens-the-inventor-within Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:05:53 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1334024 at /en The hands-on projects in Marvelous Materials encourage creative experimentation using ingredients from household cupboards, nature and even your compost bin Sustainability Teaching Aalto Junior Kolme lasta, joilla on laboratoriotakit, tekevät tiedekokeita violetin aineen kanssa. /en/news/on-the-go-a-new-life-for-an-old-blade Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:08:38 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1333658 at /en Startup Reverlast repurposes discarded wind turbine blades into durable floating docks, the first of which supports a beloved community sauna on the university’s shoreline. Sustainability Entrepreneurship Aalto University Magazine start-ups Aalto Magazine A person standing by the water, wearing swimming trunks. /en/news/meet-up-nice-to-meet-you-helena-aspelin Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:14:22 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1333654 at /en Doctoral researcher Helena Aspelin is developing a protein-based adhesive derived from the DNA of barnacles and mussels. Research Aalto University Magazine Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems excellence units Aalto Magazine Research & Art Tieteilijä, jolla on turkoosit käsineet, työskentelee laboratoriossa, joka on täynnä erilaisia ​​laitteita ja astioita. /en/news/aalto-university-magazine-explores-acts-of-change Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:53:27 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1333449 at /en In its September issue, Aalto University Magazine highlights people and ideas that break routines and create change – from science to construction, from food to new materials. University Aalto University Magazine Aalto Magazine Henkilö lukee lehteä, kaksi muuta kopiota lasipöydällä, taustalla ruskea sohva, jossa on tyynyjä. /en/news/money-for-student-wellbeing-how-would-you-spend-14-000-euros Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:00:09 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1332330 at /en Submit your proposal for a participatory budgeting project to improve student wellbeing on campus by 21st September 2025. The winner of the feasible ideas will be voted on during 2025. Campus Sustainability University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate All students Otaniemi studies wellbeing Campus Studies University Kolme reppuselkäistä ihmistä seisoo vuokrapyörien vierellä punatiilisen rakennuksen ulkopuolella. /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 to 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 Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics Staff trainings doctoral education Research & Art Studies Aalto Scientific Computing /en/news/aalto-university-rules-of-conduct-to-enter-into-force-on-1-september-2025 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:42:40 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1333452 at /en Rules of Conduct promote a safe and accessible environment for all community members and visitors. University Aalto University School of Engineering All students School of Business School of Chemical Engineering School of Science School of Electrical Engineering School of Arts, Design and Architecture campus schools doctoral education Studies University Suuret valkoiset kirjaimet 'A!' puisella laiturilla, jota ympäröivät korkeat ruovikot. Taustalla järvi ja puita. /en/news/keys-to-growth-internationalisation-brings-talent-innovation-and-economic-growth-to-finland Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:26:59 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1333435 at /en Talent is fuel for the future — and Finland also needs it from abroad. Aalto and VTT have been internationalising rapidly, but the nation still has room for improvement in supporting international experts to put down roots. Innovations Collaboration internationalisation University Ryhmä ihmisiä vilkkaassa sisätilaisuudessa näyttelyosastoilla. Yksi henkilö pitelee kuppia ja puhuu elehtien. /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/submit-your-nomination-for-the-campus-sustainability-champion-2025 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:00:35 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1324662 at /en The search for Campus Sustainability Champion is on again, submit your nomination! Campus Sustainability Studies Aalto University Campus & Real Estate All students Otaniemi Campus Sustis champion logo /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/funding-for-impact-assessment-research-concerning-the-helsinki-capital-region Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:27:34 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1332338 at /en In the 2025 call for proposals, the Urban Impact project will allocate funding for two thematic areas: Urban development research and Employment research. Research call is open until 12 September 2025. Art and Creative Practices Arts and design Business and economics Collaboration Digitalisation and AI Energy solutions Living environments Research funding calls Cooperation Research & Art Kukkaniitty Töölönlahdella /en/news/professor-iiro-harjunkoski-has-been-appointed-as-deputy-head-of-the-department-of-chemical Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:52:22 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1332152 at /en Professor Iiro Harjunkoski has been appointed as Deputy Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy for the period 1 September 2025 to 31 December 2026. Research Technology and engineering Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Appointments Mies tummassa puvussa, sininen paita ja raidallinen kravatti, seisoo modernissa sisätilassa suurilla ikkunoilla. /en/news/learning-new-things-continues-after-graduation Thu, 07 Aug 2025 06:29:19 +0000 Susanna Saarinen 1330229 at /en Aalto graduates’ transition to working life and their experience of studies and careers are monitored annually through a career monitoring survey. The responses to the survey provide important information about the work life of graduates, both for current students and for young people considering their future studies. In addition, the information collected is used to develop Aalto University’s teaching and services. Studies Teaching alumni careers degrees graduation working life Studies Aalto-yliopiston kampus syksyllä /en/news/five-things-origami-unfolds-in-many-ways Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:37:21 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1329829 at /en The word ori means ‘folded’ and kami means ‘paper’ in Japanese. Origami refers to both the traditional Japanese art of paper folding and to the object it produces. At Aalto University, this centuries-old technique finds applications across a variety of disciplines. Here are five examples: Art and Creative Practices Research Teaching Aalto Junior Aalto University Magazine DNA design materials mathematics nanoengineering Aalto Magazine Monimutkainen, suuri valkoisista paperirakenteista koostuva taideteos, jossa erilaisia kierteitä ja käyriä tummalla taustalla. /en/news/nature-at-the-core-of-aaltos-campus-plan Mon, 05 May 2025 11:05:56 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1307698 at /en The trees in the Otaniemi manor area were significant to Alvar Aalto. Campus Sustainability Aalto University Campus & Real Estate nature Campus Vaahtera kampuksella /en/news/aalto-university-admitted-2053-new-students-to-bsc-programmes-taught-in-finnish-or-in-swedish Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:50:00 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1323684 at /en Aalto University has admitted 2053 new students to its bachelor's programs conducted in Finnish or Swedish. New students were also selected via the open university pathway and transfer application. Studies University admissions Studies Kuvassa näkyy viisi opiskelijaa aurinkolasit päässä. Opiskelijat seisovat kehässä, ja kuva on otettu sen keskeltä alhaalta päin.