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Making waves for the future
Aalto-wide fundraising campaign has started and will continue until the end of 2026.
The first Tähtitiistai took place in Marsio – watch the recording of the event and join the next lectures!
The first Tähtitiistai was held on October 8 in the cinema of the Marsio building, the first lecture drew crowds in large numbers to the venue. Didn't get to follow the lecture? No worries! Watch the recording of the event online.
Aalto students embarked on the U!Train to explore green mobility
Three Aalto University students participated in the U!Train Blended Intensive Programme, a sustainable mobility course organised by the Unite! university alliance.
Aalto computer scientists in AIES 2024
Department of Computer Science paper accepted to the Conference on AI, Ethics and Society
Cross-cultural learning in Finland: Singaporean students share their experiences from two weeks at Aalto University
Cheryl Peck and Fardeen Ikram from Temasek Polytechnic share their experiences and the personal impact during the two-week customised course at Aalto University Summer School.
Guild of Physics bumps into alum in Jyväskylä teachers' room
On their high school tour, the Aalto Guild of Physics ran into Antero Hietamäki in the teachers' room in Jyväskylä. Hietamäki, now the Administrative Head of the Teacher Training School, was a student of engineering physics and mathematics in the 1980s.
Attractiveness leap of chemical engineering has been a unique transformation process
Aalto University's recognition awards for 2024 were announced at the opening ceremony of the academic year 2024. The School of Chemical Engineering was recognised for its attractiveness work and exceptional achievements in research.
A new eco-friendly method to modify cellulose for sustainable materials
Researchers at Aalto University have developed a method to modify cellulose, reducing toxic solvent use by over ten times compared to traditional methods. This innovation has potential applications in eco-friendly nanocomposites, cellulose-based membranes, and biomedical devices, supporting sustainable material development.
HigherEd Hub Finland Oy (HEHF) is prepared to initiate the service production operation of Opin.fi
HigherEd Hub Finland Oy (HEHF) is prepared to initiate the service production operation of Opin.fi. HEHF is closely collaborating with both universities and the Digivisio 2030 project, which is responsible for the construction and development of Opin.fi.
Vacant properties in Kouvola to be repurposed through circular economy
Aalto University students are seeking solutions to Kouvola city’s property challenges
Aalto University's team won the Nordic NCPC programming competition in the student category
Success in Nordic Collegiate Programming Contest.
The doctoral thesis encourages the integration of analytics into the company’s strategy
The management of analytics and the development of employees' analytics skills are needed to maximize the benefits derived from analytics
'It is just not possible' pushes mechanical engineering researchers towards more ambitious goals
Long-term cooperation and work in Valmet’s Veturi projects produce results for the needs of heavy industry.
Improve your language skills with the Unite! Language Tandems
Connect with colleagues across Unite! universities, practicing and improving your chosen language in dynamic, one-on-one sessions.
Echoes in the brain: Why today’s workout could fuel next week’s bright idea
In a rare, longitudinal study, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Oulu tracked one person’s brain and behavioural activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones.
In the future Lammi manufactures only low-carbon products – research work behind the change
This autumn, Lammin Betoni switched to manufacturing only low-carbon concrete products. The move was preceded by an extensive national LOIKKA research project lasting more than two years.
Finnish technology going into outer space – aims to help protecting Earth from asteroid impacts
A hyperspectral camera ASPECT developed by VTT is on board the European Space Agency (ESA) space mission to test deflection technology of potentially hazardous asteroids. The University of Helsinki and Aalto University are responsible for data processing, equipment testing, and the scientific design of the mission. Kuva Space has designed the data processing unit of the hyperspectral camera, as well as life-support equipment for both of the CubeSats.
AI ART Afternoon event 24 October 2024 at 12 to 15
Join us to hear how to create art with artificial intelligence (AI)
Empowering creative innovations: Twelve new teams onboard the Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator program
This autumn’s creative industry pre-incubator program began on the 1st of October. Twelve new teams started developing their business ideas with Aalto Startup Center’s business advisors and Aalto Studios’ creative industry experts.
Opin.fi beta has opened - We welcome staff feedback!
Opin.fi is a new shared service that brings together the open study offerings of all Finnish universities in one place. You can now provide feedback on the service.