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Future makers research batteries, cryptography and plastic recycling
The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University.
The Industry Project course is at the heart of the IDBM Master's program
The multidisciplinary master's program in International Design Business Management (IDBM) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year
The pilot project for direct article delivery from the National Repository Library ends
Aalto University has been participated in the pilot project for direct article delivery with the National Repository Library and Kopiosto from 2023 to 2025. The pilot ends on 19th December.
Summer School Alum Story: Why diversity and inclusion matter – learnings from this summer
This summer’s course shows students that no organisation can afford to overlook its commitment to this topic, neither now nor in the future.
Meet the new ELLIS Institute PIs: Azade Farshad advances AI for medical applications
Farshad’s research background is in computer vision and generative models.
Aalto students and researchers shape together how we age with AI at Junction hackathon 2025
The 'Aging with AI' hackathon challenge sparked a winning solution connecting generations over shared learning experiences, preserving cultural skills.
From award-winning food packaging to researching biodesign spaces
From an early age, Ena Naito was drawn to both the sciences and design. She found the perfect place to bring those two worlds together.
Architect and designer Talisa Dwiyani combines passion, materials, and collaboration in her work
Indonesia-born Talisa's takeaway from Aalto University is the cross-disciplinary way of working.
Giiguulen Enkhsaikhan: More sustainable textiles with hemicellulose
Aalto University's doctoral researcher's presentation of hemicellulose won the third prize in the Marcus Wallenberg Young Researchers’ Challenge event in November
Nominate your candidate for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching at the School of Engineering
Staff and students of the School of Engineering are invited to nominate candidates for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching.
Apply to a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) "Confluences: Interdisciplinary visions for water in cities"
Apply for Unite! course "Confluences: Interdisciplinary Visions for Water in Cities". Apply by January 26, 2026.
Subnational income inequality revealed: Regional successes may hold key to addressing widening gap globally
Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life
Corporate collaboration opens doors to working life for doctoral students
Collaboration between universities and companies on doctoral dissertations brings research results closer to practice and opens new career paths for young researchers.
ENG application for exchange 2026
The application period for exchange destinations for the academic year 2026/27 is from 12 January to 30 January 2026. The January application round includes available exchange places for the next autumn and spring semesters.
Expand your professional network by joining the Thematic Working Groups (TWG)
Thematic Working Groups are enabling partners to openly discuss, collaborate and build thought leadership around solutions to real industry challenges.
Changes to education information in ACRIS
We are updating how education information is managed in Aalto University's research information system, ACRIS. The old source data for education information will be removed to help eliminate potential duplicate entries.
Space technology visionary Jaan Praks awarded as Espoo Ambassador 2025
Professor Jaan Praks has been chosen as Espoo's new congress ambassador
Study: Wood is a more cost-effective building material than concrete when emissions are monetized
The costs of the wood-built school and sports hall in Myrskylä were compared to a reinforced concrete alternative — and wood proved clearly more economical when environmental impacts were assigned a monetary value.
Green factor for districts provides cities with a tool for adapting to climate change
Green factor for districts is a new tool that helps municipalities assess and strengthen green infrastructure in planning and makes the values of green infrastructure visible and comparable.
The Urban Policy Council’s First Report: Qualified Early Childhood Teachers Are More Common in Socioeconomically Advantaged Areas
The Urban Policy Council’s first report examines educational segregation in the Helsinki capital region and raises critical questions for municipalities.
