Related news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/732806/feed News listing en VTT, Aalto University and GTK: How to ensure Finland captures the multi‑billion growth potential of mineral economy /en/news/vtt-aalto-university-and-gtk-how-to-ensure-finland-captures-the-multi-billion-growth-potential-of Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:59:00 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1361221 at /en Finland is rising to the forefront of the mineral economy through new research initiatives and closer collaboration Research & Art Lähikuva erilaisista elektroniikkajätteistä, kuten piirilevyistä, johdoista ja metallinpaloista eri väreissä. Design strengthens industrial competitiveness – human-centered factory work at the core /en/news/design-strengthens-industrial-competitiveness-human-centered-factory-work-at-the-core Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:18 +0000 Pirita Posti 1360208 at /en Factory work is undergoing a transformation: new technologies and artificial intelligence are changing the content and roles of work. Aalto University’s Department of Design is studying this change from a human-centered perspective in the HiFive project. Cooperation Research & Art HiFive tutkimusryhmä: Joni Lappalainen, Juho Silmukari, Martina Čaić, Anna Viljakainen, Virpi Roto. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen The proxy server for remote access to e-resources is changing /en/news/the-proxy-server-for-remote-access-to-e-resources-is-changing Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:28 +0000 Anu Pietilänaho 1360209 at /en If you have problems using e-resources, try accessing the e-resource using VPN connection. Research & Art Studies Learning Centre graphics A sustainable city is also age-friendly /en/news/a-sustainable-city-is-also-age-friendly Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:30 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1360051 at /en Cities must involve older adults more strongly in the planning of the urban environment. Cooperation Research & Art Ikääntyneitä asukkaita katsomassa kasvatuslaatikoita kirjaston edessä Renate Zhang’s journey in optimising the cost of creation /en/news/renate-zhangs-journey-in-optimising-the-cost-of-creation Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:55:05 +0000 David Radnell 1359903 at /en During the research program at Aalto University, Renate Zhang developed a cost-saving method that inspired her to pursue a doctoral degree. Research & Art Interns discussing their scientific poster Chinonyelum Igwe’s contribution to the frontier of medical AI /en/news/chinonyelum-igwes-contribution-to-the-frontier-of-medical-ai Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:58:44 +0000 David Radnell 1359901 at /en Chinonyelum Igwe pursued her dual passions for medicine and AI through the AScI International Summer Research Programme Research & Art Chinonye and friends Overview of Aalto's open access publications 2025 /en/news/overview-of-aaltos-open-access-publications-2025 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:25:22 +0000 Eeva Savolainen 1359483 at /en 94 % of Aalto's scientific journal articles published in 2025 are available open access. When conference papers and book chapters are included, a total of 91% of the articles are open access. Research & Art On the background, white radiant lines over a black bacground and only hair and shoulder of a person passing by visible Aalto University is introducing ORCID’s Researcher Connect service /en/news/aalto-university-is-introducing-orcids-researcher-connect-service Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:56:33 +0000 Laura Mure 1359368 at /en Aalto University is introducing ORCID's Researcher Connect service, which facilitates information transfer between researchers' ORCID profiles and the university's research information management system, ACRIS. Research & Art Orcid Apply Now: Unite! Visiting Professorships at TU Graz /en/news/apply-now-unite-visiting-professorships-at-tu-graz Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:03:32 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1358839 at /en TU Graz, Austria, invites experienced postdoctoral researchers to apply for two fully funded visiting professorships. The deadline for expressions of interest is 20 February 2026, and the positions will begin on 1 October 2026. Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Three people having a discussion at a table with laptops. Text: Visiting Professorships at TU Graz, October 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027. Environmental Structure of the Year 2025 Award goes to Kalasatama-Pasila tramway /en/news/environmental-structure-of-the-year-2025-award-goes-to-kalasatama-pasila-tramway Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:05:09 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1358013 at /en The award is given in recognition of meritorious design and implementation of the built environment. Experts from Aalto University developed sustainability solutions for the project. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Research & Art Ilmakuva raitiovaunusta kaarevalla radalla, jota ympäröivät puut ja rakennukset kaupunkimaisemassa aurinkoisena päivänä. Everyday choices: Frank Martela, should we take happiness seriously? /en/news/everyday-choices-frank-martela-should-we-take-happiness-seriously Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:16:50 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1355931 at /en Insights from an assistant professor and philosopher who studies human well-being and motivation. Aalto Magazine Research & Art Henkilö istuu kaatuneen puun päällä tiheässä metsässä, oksien ja lehvästön ympäröimänä. A survey on users' experiences of MyKanta in collaboration between Aalto University and Kela /en/news/a-survey-on-users-experiences-of-mykanta-in-collaboration-between-aalto-university-and-kela Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:02:53 +0000 Saija Simola 1357870 at /en Senior university lecturer Sari Kujala's research group is exploring, in collaboration with Kela, users' experiences with the MyKanta online patient portal and the MyKanta mobile application. Research & Art Henkilö kirjoittaa kannettavalla tietokoneella, pöydällä on muistikirja ja tabletti. Measuring urban nature: new habitat types and criteria support the prevention of biodiversity loss /en/news/measuring-urban-nature-new-habitat-types-and-criteria-support-the-prevention-of-biodiversity-loss Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:48:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1357871 at /en A recent report introduces an anthropogenic habitat classification and assessment criteria that make it possible to visualize, measure, and compare nature in the built environment. These tools enable the assessment of ecological condition and support the development of green infrastructure and the prevention of biodiversity loss in cities. Press releases Research & Art Kaupunkikatu penkkeineen, puineen ja pensaineen. Autoja pysäköitynä tien varrella. Aurinkoinen päivä. What drives success in the film and audiovisual industries? New research to support growth and competitiveness /en/news/what-drives-success-in-the-film-and-audiovisual-industries-new-research-to-support-growth-and Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:25:17 +0000 Pirita Posti 1357687 at /en Aalto University Department of Film is leading a €1.6 million Co-Innovation research project, SmartSuccessAV, funded by Business Finland. The project aims to gain new research-based knowledge on how success in the Film and AV industry is managed and how decision-making is structured as production, financing, and distribution structures change. Cooperation Research & Art Johanna Wartio, Susanna Helke ja Ilkka Matila Aalto-yliopisto. Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now! /en/news/training-available-in-ai-research-data-management-research-ethics-more-register-now Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:23:18 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1355730 at /en New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open. Research & Art A black hand touches a tablet screen with white shapes. Papers and a pen are on a pink surface. New Innovation Postdoc programme launching this spring in Aalto /en/news/new-innovation-postdoc-programme-launching-this-spring-in-aalto Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:34:24 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1357130 at /en Innovation Postdoc launching this spring for researchers eager to turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact. Research & Art Studies Henkilö esittelee yleisölle modernissa luentosalissa, jossa on keltaisia säkkituoleja ja puisia tuoleja. Kemira Hosts TexirC Results Meeting /en/news/kemira-hosts-texirc-results-meeting Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:17:27 +0000 Md Repon 1356742 at /en Kemira hosted the results meeting of the TexirC project on February 3, 2026. Research & Art A group of people standing in front of a Kemira sign and a world map made of small spheres. Better AI models by incorporating user feedback into training /en/news/better-ai-models-by-incorporating-user-feedback-into-training Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:22:51 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1356561 at /en New research improves a popular method for fine-tuning AI models by 60% using visualization tools. Research & Art Diagram showing individual and group behaviours, with comparison views of a robotic arm on a checkered floor. Enhancing doctoral researchers’ work-life skills – Join the DOC+ events /en/news/enhancing-doctoral-researchers-work-life-skills-join-the-doc-events Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:57:35 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1354180 at /en Doctoral student or postdoc, have you been pondering about building a meaningful doctoral career? Or about the future of AI in research and working life? These events and learning opportunities are for you! Research & Art Studies Text 'Doc+ initiative' with colourful explosion on black background. Slogan: Your skills. Your path. Your impact. Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Open for applications /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2026-open-for-applications Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:43:09 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353790 at /en The 2026 Unite! Seed Fund call is officially open, offering funding across three strategic lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026. Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Unite! Seed Fund 2026 announcement with a small plant sprouting from soil. Call now open for student activities, teaching, and research.