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Thinking of doing a doctorate? Join us on 21 April
Join us on 21 April 2026 to hear firsthand experiences from researchers across Europe and explore what a career in research at Aalto could look like.
Annual review looked back on the past year
The annual review of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture provided a comprehensive overview of the past year. Members of the community were also awarded in the event.
Unite! Students Strengthen Communication and Collaboration Skills in International Workshops
Aalto students joined peers from five other European universities in workshops and discussions on collaboration, communication, and responsibility.
RCF Shared and Thematic Research Infrastructure (FIRI) calls – Aalto internal deadline 23.3.2026
The next RCF national Shared-use Research Infrastructures and local Thematic Research Infrastructures calls will open 25 March and close 29 April 2026. Aalto internal deadline is 23 March..
Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026
Join Unite!’s international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice.
VTT, Aalto University and GTK: How to ensure Finland captures the multi‑billion growth potential of mineral economy
Finland is rising to the forefront of the mineral economy through new research initiatives and closer collaboration
Annual Report on Research Ethics and Integrity 2025
The significance of research ethics has increased both as part of the quality of research and in the values of publishers and funders
Design strengthens industrial competitiveness – human-centered factory work at the core
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.
The proxy server for remote access to e-resources is changing
If you have problems using e-resources, try accessing the e-resource using VPN connection.
A sustainable city is also age-friendly
Cities must involve older adults more strongly in the planning of the urban environment.
Renate Zhang’s journey in optimising the cost of creation
During the research program at Aalto University, Renate Zhang developed a cost-saving method that inspired her to pursue a doctoral degree.
Chinonyelum Igwe’s contribution to the frontier of medical AI
Chinonyelum Igwe pursued her dual passions for medicine and AI through the AScI International Summer Research Programme
Overview of Aalto's open access publications 2025
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.
Aalto University is introducing ORCID’s Researcher Connect service
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.
Eden Telila's master's thesis contributed to Ramboll's geotechnical toolkit
Geoengineering alum Eden Telila helped Ramboll automate manual tasks.
Join a Unite! matchmaking event on forging new consortia for Horizon Europe applications
Calling researchers and industry partners to connect at a virtual matchmaking session designed to spark project collaborations for Horizon Europe funding. Registration deadline, 12 March.
Apply Now: Unite! Visiting Professorships at TU Graz
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.
Soil Laboratory Exhibition – Exploring the Dialogue Between Human and the Earth in Utsjoki
Soil Laboratory explores the relationship between humans and the earth as a living landscape through ceramic practices in Utsjoki.
Environmental Structure of the Year 2025 Award goes to Kalasatama-Pasila tramway
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.
Everyday choices: Frank Martela, should we take happiness seriously?
Insights from an assistant professor and philosopher who studies human well-being and motivation.
