President's letter 21 June 2023 – Enjoy the summer by doing the things you like
'I want to thank each and every one of you for your invaluable input this spring and wish you a relaxing summer', says President Ilkka Niemelä.
Usability is a critical factor in IT systems – Aalto students and companies collaborate for better digitalisation
Aalto University students and teachers joined forces with partner companies during a course which teaches evaluating the usability and user experiences of digital systems
Aalto University Summer School welcomes more students than ever in the summer of 2023
More than 530 applications were submitted during the application period.
Support Structures: An exhibition of Aalto University services​ ​
How would you like to see services supporting research and education in the University represented?
Researchers develop better treatment methods for kidney disease patients
HUS, Aalto University, the University of Jyväskylä and VTT are investigating ways to offer better home dialysis treatment methods for kidney disease patients
Student team developed the retention of IKEA Oy’s employees
‘We wanted to gain a better understanding of why employees leave this job.’
Towards a more equal community: International mobility
Depending on personal circumstances, international mobility can be either a burdensome responsibility or an open door to adventure. Tapio Lokki and Jara Uitto discuss how they experienced their time working abroad – and how they would now advise younger researchers.
Let’s end fast fashion — and favour resilience over efficiency in all industries
Focusing on short-term profit isn’t sustainable. So what can we do to move in the right direction?
Award-winning Finnish Student Exhibition at the Prague Quadrennial 2023
On Tuesday 13 June, the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space 2023 presented the exhibitions and projects awarded by the PQ Jury at its 15th edition.
Aalto internal deadline for the Research Council of Finland Winter 2024 call
The Research Council of Finland (former Academy of Finland) will have a deadline for the winter call on 17.1.2024. The Aalto-internal deadline will be on 7.12.2023.
The 2023 Ceremony Week culminated in Ceremonial Conferment of Doctoral Degrees in Technology - 53 new doctors received their hats
This year's event is hosted by School of Science - see photo gallery of the event below
Professor Antti Peltokorpi appointed vice dean for impact at the School of Engineering
The vice dean's task is to make visible and enhance the social impact of the research and teaching of the School of Engineering.
Advanced Energy Technologies student Ilja Stanovohh: My future profession probably does not exist yet
It was his interest in nuclear physics that led Ilja Stanovohh to choose the Advanced Energy Technologies major.
Grants from Matti Lehti fund for the year 2023 awarded
The Matti Lehti fund has been donated to develop and encourage research, teaching and studies on digital information society in the School of Business
Nature-inspired hierarchical material design: exploring micro- and nanoscale pores for enhanced functionality
Researchers from the Multifunctional Materials Design research group created a hierarchical structure made up of micro- and nanoscale pores
Summary of the Sisu assessment enquiry
Summary of the enquiry conducted in the spring of 2023, which investigated the user experiences of assessment in Sisu.
Professor Olli Ikkala receives Finnish Science Award
Ministry of Education and Culture grants Olli Ikkala, Aalto Distinguished Professor of applied physics, significant national acknowledgement for his interdisciplinary career in materials research
Professor Matti Kuittinen: ‘I want to bring hope back to construction’
Professor of Sustainable Construction Matti Kuittinen returned ºÚÁÏÍø University after several years as Senior Ministerial Adviser in the Ministry of the Environment.
The Jenny and Antti Wihuri foundation supports Finnish mental and economic vitality
'The founders of the foundation wanted to give back to the society that had made their success possible,' says Arto Hiltunen, Chair of the Board, alumnus of the School of Business.