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A Finnish working group’s artwork brings a cooling garden to Spain, which is sweltering in the heat
Through their garden art installation, a group of Finnish architects and artists proposes vegetation and a sense of community, among other things, as solutions to urban heat islands and the environmental crisis.
Open university courses for Autumn 2026 have been published!
The open university courses for autumn semester have been added to our course selection.
Founder Stories That Stay With You: Emma Seisto on Discovering Entrepreneurship
The course that made Emma rethink her future.
RealYou AI will develop the next generation of personalized AI decision assistants
Researchers to build cognitive machine learning that will improve decision-making with instantly personalized intelligent assistance.
TECH student! Exchange destinations available for spring 2027 published
Change the scene next spring! The exchange destinations open for application in the supplementary round are now published. The application round will be open from 31 Aug to 18 September 16:00.
Postponed: Maintenance break in Aalto Version Control System on 30 June from 09:00 onwards
Estimated duration of the break is one hour
Aalto University admitted 2126 new students to BSc programmes taught in Finnish or in Swedish
New students were also selected through the open university pathway and transfer application
All of Aalto in one programme: the new Bachelor’s Programme in Technology, Business and Design starts in 2027
The programme suits curious students with multiple interests. After a shared first year, you'll focus on technology, business or design.
Researchers identify new superconductors, unlocking process that could yield thousands more
Physicists have used machine-learning to discover two new superconductors––it represents a substantial step towards realising massive energy efficiency gains from superconductivity.
Join the Aalto Startup Center community of startups!
Applications are open for our main accelerator, the Business Generator program. Deadline coming up on August 7th.
Meet our startup: SisuSemi cleans semiconductors at the atomic level
When even a single atom matters, there is no room for error. Deep tech company SisuSemi’s innovation could revolutionize the semiconductor industry, which is in a constant battle against contaminants.
Done: OpenLearning maintenance break Mon 29 June, 2026 at 9 - 12
OpenLearning maintenance break on 29 June 2026 starting at 9.00. During this break, the service is not in use.
Paula Nybergh ºÚÁÏÍøs to innovation activities of Aalto's Bioinnovation Center
Our alumna, Paula Nybergh, with a Licentiate of Science (Technology) and an honorary Doctor of Science (Technology), has made a significant donation to support the innovation activities of the Bioinnovation Center.
A unique opportunity for Aalto University graduates to study finance in the U.S.
With the Vuolteenaho scholarship, School of Business alumni Tuomo and Tarja Vuolteenaho support our talented students’ academic excellence and international opportunities
Responsible entrepreneurship in action: INNOVA Europe Summit brings 11 startup teams ºÚÁÏÍø University
The fourth annual Summit brought INNOVA Europe partner institutions, student startup teams and entrepreneurship ecosystem experts ºÚÁÏÍø University to advance responsible entrepreneurship across Europe.
From assumptions to evidence: Andy Du Ly on testing ideas before building
What happens when a founder puts assumptions to the test?
PulseOn Oy sprung up from the Nokia Bridge Program
In 2011, Nokia Oyj launched its extensive Nokia Bridge Program that aimed to help experts start entrepreneurship and find employment after being laid off. Aalto Startup Center offered business accelerator services to the participants and coached them in innovation and commercial processes.
ACME hosted PhotoPrint project collaborators working on Direct Atomic Layer Processing
Prof. Ville Miikkulainen hosted collaborators from the PhotoPrint project to discuss advances in Direct Atomic Layer Processing (DALP®) and thin-film technologies.
Yahya Bahadori’s master’s thesis started his career as a process engineer at the same company
Drawn by Aalto University's academic excellence and the flexibility of the Advanced Energy Solutions programme, Yahya Bahadori found the perfect place to expand his expertise in energy technologies. His studies not only shaped his professional path but also introduced him to Finnish student life, lifelong friendships, and the spirit of sisu.
