Latest research news
"My PhD was great from every single point of view"
Read how Viliam Vaňo, Aalto thesis award winner, experienced his doctoral studies
Get to know us: Assistant Professor Ville Miikkulainen
Miikkulainen most recently worked as University Lecturer at Aalto University.
Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Aalto University's Wood Program 30th anniversary project to Kuhmo Square
Every year, Aalto University students specialising in wood architecture carry out a Wood Program project. In the 30th anniversary year of the program, the City of Kuhmo is the partner. The project will be a stage and a platform on Kuhmo's main square.
Call for doctoral student tutors, June 2024
Sign-up to be a tutor for new doctoral students as part of the Doctoral Orientation Days 5-6 June 2024!
Scientists harness the wind as a tool to move objects
New approach allows contactless or remote manipulation of objects by machines or robots.
Aalto ARTS alum Vidha Saumya’s artwork featured at the Venice Biennale 2024
The Pavilion of Finland presents ‘The pleasures we choose’ at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia until 24 November 2024.
IoT Forge donates EUR 1 million to the School of Engineering
The donation will be used for research and education on the Industrial Internet and digital twins.
Join us for the first Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony
All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required!
Donor story - Yrjö Sotamaa: ‘Supporting the university is about building our own future’
Professor Emeritus is still an active design influencer both at home and internationally. He is now also a monthly donor to School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Doctoral education pilot arouses wide interest among applicants and corporate partners
The doctoral education pilot has got off to a fast start.
Robotics needs safe behavior patterns
Robotics and autonomous systems are developing rapidly. Algorithms that withstand disturbances and uncertainties in the system model and environment are critical for development.
A new way to do controlled experiments in medicine: simulate the control
Generative AI could augment randomized controlled trials.
Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be hosted by Aalto University
Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be held at Aalto University’s Otaniemi campus and in Zoom 3.–4.6.2024. Please register by May 3.
Designs created by aaltonians on display at the Milan furniture fair
An Italian designer and a Japanese architect are presenting their collaboration, inspired by the Finnish culture, at the "Salone del Mobile" in Milan in April. Other design projects from Aalto are on display at the INTERDEPENDENCE exhibition.
The Most Beautiful Books 2023 - The Finnish Book Arts Committee awarded several Aaltonians
Personnel and alumni were awarded in various categories
FinnCERES and the joint Nordic research project on smart textiles are showcased at the World Circular Economy Forum in Brussels
The exhibition features innovative bioeconomy products and prototypes of textiles responsive to temperature and light.
The New European Bauhaus festival brought together European decision-makers and experts in cross-sectoral sustainable development
Aalto University participated in the New European Bauhaus Festival with its sustainable construction exhibition, Time out! Rethinking construction.
Bioinspired colours and adaptable materials - Professor Olli Ikkala's third EU project builds on living systems
Department of Applied Physics Professor Olli Ikkala received his third Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) on 11 April 2024. The funding amounts to €2.5 million and the project will run for five years.
Researchers investigate how AI could better understand humans
Antti Oulasvirta has received a EUR 2.5 million Advanced Grant by the European Research Council (ERC) for the study of user models.
