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The application period is open for Aalto University Winter School 2027
The Winter School courses run on Aalto campus from 18 鈥 29 January 2027.
From Mexico to Finland: Discovering UX Design at Aalto University Summer School
Paulo travelled from Mexico to Finland to study UX design, meet students from around the world and experience Finnish life.
Arttu J盲盲skel盲inen switched fields to expand his energy market expertise
In his major, Energy Systems and Markets, Arttu J盲盲skel盲inen wants to focus on strategic expertise in the field
Funding for impact assessment research concerning the Helsinki Capital region available
Funding call of the Urban Impact project (Kaupunkivaikutus) is open until 11. October 2026.
Aalto University President Ilkka Niemel盲: In the age of AI, university education builds the ability to learn, think critically and collaborate
Universities bring together what society needs most: understanding of the world and cutting-edge technologies and the profound ability to question, assess and innovate, says President Ilkka Niemel盲. Aalto University celebrated the opening of its academic year on Tuesday 1 September 2026
Aalto Distinguished Professor Jukka Pekola鈥檚 message: Basic research is at the heart of progress
Department of Applied Physics Professor Jukka Pekola was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor on September 1, 2026.
Aalto鈥檚 Education Impact Award goes to the Department of Film 鈥 long-term work is paying off in international success
Aalto ARTS鈥檚 Department of Film (ELO) has received the Aalto Education Impact Award in recognition of its high-quality and impactful education.
Pioneers, pollinators, and standing deadwood
Aalto University鈥檚 campus is home to thousands of species. Nature recovers and flourishes through gentle care and room to grow.
Unite! Seed Fund 2026 鈥 Aalto involved in eight projects
From the 2026 Seed Fund call, 22 proposals were selected for funding. Aalto is involved in eight of these projects and coordinates one.
Aalto community members awarded for outstanding work
Projects and actions awarded bring Aaltonians together and embody the Aalto spirit 鈥 congratulations to all!
Associate Professor Andrea Sand appointed new head of applied physics department
Sand, a nuclear physics expert, is supported by new vice heads for research and education. All started their work on September 1, 2026.
鈥楪amified鈥 DDoS attacks wage psychological warfare against NATO states, finds study
鈥楬acktivism鈥 is evolving into a hybrid threat that blurs the lines between propaganda, geopolitical warfare and financially incentivised cyber-crime, says study of pro-Russian hackers NoName057(16).
We need growth 鈥 but what exactly are we growing?
Governments demand it, companies promise it, and universities are expected to deliver it. Growth is widely seen as the answer to debt, competitiveness, and the future of the welfare state itself. But what do we actually mean by growth 鈥 and what kind of growth are we aiming for?
From quantum labs to startups: Aalto Inventors turns researchers into founders
The Aalto Inventors programme cultivates thought leaders of tomorrow鈥檚 disruptive industries.
How to search for a material that does not yet exist? Researchers are looking for a room-temperature superconductor
The SuperC consortium aims to develop a room-temperature superconductor, a discovery which would deliver enormous energy savings. What鈥檚 it like to try to create a material that doesn鈥檛 exist?
Aalto University Magazine explores growth from multiple perspectives
The latest Aalto University Magazine asks what growth can mean in all its different forms 鈥 and what kind of growth we need in the future.
The School of Electrical Engineering Student Services opens the following scholarships for application
Scholarships from the Combined Student Fund 2025, Scholarships from the Julius Tallberg Fund 2025, Scholarships from the Kansallis-Osake-Pankki Fund 2025, Scholarships from the Ernst Wirtzen Fund 2025 and Scholarships from the Str枚mberg Fund 2025
Public lending right compensation from Sanasto
Is your work being borrowed from libraries? You are entitled to library lending compensation.
Summer School at Aalto: a sneak peek of campus, student life and Finland
Berrak from Turkey joined the Summer School course Nordic Design Futures to get a first-hand introduction to the future of design and learn more about Aalto University as a potential option for her master鈥檚 studies.
New: Student Guide AI Helper and Aalto's secure AI tools for students
The new AI Helper is an AI tool that helps you quickly find the right instructions and pages. You also have access 黑料网 AI Assistant, our university鈥檚 own secure artificial intelligence. Please read the AI user instructions and practical tips for studying.
