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A paradigm shift: machine learning is transforming research at the atomic scale
Assistant professor Miguel Caro and his research group use and develop machine learning tools to accelerate discoveries from simulation to experiment
RCF opens the next call under the Finnish Flagship Programme: Aalto internal deadline 2.2.2026
The Research Council of Finland will open the call for the fifth flagship program in March. The call closes on March 25, 2026, and Aalto University's internal deadline is February 2, 2026.
Aalto academics begin Unite! visiting professorships at TU Darmstadt
As part of the Unite! Visiting Professorship Programme, TU Darmstadt welcomed six visiting professors from Aalto University for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Dean of the School of Business has selected the recipients of the Dean's Impact Award 2025
The award recipients are Anna Chialà and Eli Saaresto, Didier van Overveld and Duc Khuat, Iris Martinelli and Anna Hakola
Applications for our biggest exhibition of the year are now open: Apply to Designs for a Cooler Planet by 26.1.2026!
For the autumn 2026 exhibition, we are looking for new and inspiring innovations, ideas, and experiments from all fields across Aalto University. The exhibition and its events serve as one of the most important showcases of the university’s work to the world. In 2025, the event attracted over 15,000 visitors.
Alum Tuomas Paananen: 'Many paths lead back to studies'
Tuomas Paananen, originally from Vihti, knew from a young age that he wanted to be an entrepreneur.
Miklu Silvanto, who has worked with the world's most well-known brands, how do you nurture creativity?
Oura’s Chief Design Officer and Professor of Practice at Aalto University's Department of Design Miklu Silvanto talks about creativity.
Elites wield huge influence over deepening polarisation –– now we can tell exactly how much
Researchers used network theory to develop a method for measuring the impact of individuals on societal division.
Participate in the winter cycling and studded tire campaign
Join the winter cycling pilot and promote your own wellbeing and sustainable mobility in Espoo.
Aalto at Slush: creative design and new innovations
Aalto University's Slush exhibition featured the design-based material innovation Bubbles with Benefits. The exhibition also highlighted the importance of design as a driver of technological innovation.
Natalia Vuori: At Aalto, we’re not just transferring knowledge from teacher to student—we’re growing game changers
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurial Leadership Natalia Vuori shares her perspective on the Industrial Engineering and Management Department and its close connections with industry.
Remember to pay attention to the terms of use of electronic resources
A wide range of electronic resources has been acquired for the use of Aalto University students and researchers. However, it is good to remember that all use of the materials acquired by the Aalto University Learning Centre is subject to the terms of use.
Aalto University's marine technology ranked 27th globally
Seven fields of Aalto University ranked among the top one hundred in the prestigious Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
Keys to growth: A new era of game-changers in the forest industry
Wood can be shaped into almost anything in the hands of researchers, but transforming the forest industry also requires risk-taking and fresh thinking. That’s why experts say now is an incredible time to study the field.
The Nessling Foundation grants funding to speed up the sustainability transformation – Aalto researchers get grants
Researchers Mari Keski-Korsu, Elina Määttänen and Johanna Ahola-Launonen received funding for their research projects.
Babak Presents Sustainable E-Textiles Innovation at International Conference in France
Babak Abdi, a PhD scholar from Aalto University, presented his latest research at E-Textiles 2025, the 7th International Conference on the Challenges, Opportunities, Innovations and Applications in Electronic Textiles.
Apply for grants from the Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Fund - deadline 31 January 2026
Grants will be admitted in recognition of studies completed either in the field of bridge engineering or structural engineering and building physics, or as support for postgraduate studies in these fields.
Five things everyone should know about microelectronics
'Without microelectronics, our society would not function,' says Jussi Ryynänen, Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering at Aalto University. Here are five things everyone should know about microelectronics.
