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Oskari Heikkilä is the first Aaltonian to do the double degree in Automation and Electrical Engineering in Iceland
Oskari Heikkilä ended up with a variety of experiences, and two master's degrees from the double degree program between Reykjavik University and Aalto University.
AI at the speed of light just became a possibility
Researchers have demonstrated single-shot tensor computing at the speed of light.
Five things every consumer should understand about electricity demand and production
Professor of Practice Iivo Vehviläinen explains why embracing wind can be the key to a more stable future
Research shows that creativity is not only measurable but also a major competitive advantage – the focus now turns to leadership
Creativity enables people to view problems from new perspectives and to discover solutions that might otherwise remain unseen.
Chemical engineering has swept Veera away: “I’m so excited — this is what it’s all about!”
Veera Mettänen, a first-year master's student at Aalto University, is fascinated by nanoscale phenomena and the behavior of materials — that is, why things happen. In the future, she wants to develop into a good leader.
Quantum research lands doctoral and master's thesis awards
Eric Hyyppä and Tuomas Uusnäkki received the prizes from Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland and Tekniska Föreningen i Finland.
Aalto University establishes a professorship of practice position in data economy
The new professorship strengthens the collaboration between Aalto University and South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences.
Shape the future of health, energy or defence with Linkage courses
Apply to Linkage courses and get a chance to work with industry leaders, innovators and fellow students on real-world challenges!
Application period for FITech’s spring courses is approaching – explore the spring 2026 course offering now!
Complement your degree with free courses from Finnish universities of technology, designed to meet the demands of the working life and help deepen your expertise! The application period for degree students starts on December 1st.
Recycling campaign ends - activities continue!
The university-wide recycling and sorting campaign ended at the end of September 2025.
Summer School alum Suvi: “Successful brands don’t just wing it”
We spoke with Summer School alum Suvi Valtonen-Kim, a Korean-Finnish design student in her senior year, based in Hong Kong.
Can technology save us in the sustainability transition? Five things everyone should understand about techno-optimism
Academy Research Fellow Johanna Ahola-Launonen warns us against solving the sustainability crisis solely through technology – and explains why we are so keen to do just that
EchoSense: Textiles That Listen to the World Around Us
What if fabrics could listen to their surroundings and help us sense the world in new ways? Discover how this research project explores turning textiles into sensors that capture inaudible vibrations from plants, animals, and the environment.
Aalto Creatives Art & Tech Open Call ’25 Award Ceremony
Winning projects received their awards at the Aalto Creatives Art & Tech Open Call ’25 awards ceremony on the last day of October. Two projects received development funding, two projects were awarded product prizes from Genelec, and one project was awarded both funding and Genelec's product packages.
Accelerating the sustainable development and commercialization of bio-innovations
Aalto University and industrial partners are developing new methods and tools to help identify technological risks and bottlenecks—and to integrate sustainability into the development process from the beginning.
Chemical engineering student Mauri Hartikainen: “With metallurgy, you can truly make an impact in building a sustainable future”
Mauri Hartikainen chose sustainable metallurgy as his Master’s major because he wants to be involved in developing clean technology solutions. What fascinates him most about metals is their almost limitless recyclability.
New research: Reliable electricity can no longer be taken for granted – the green transition may require fossil fuel as backup
Although Finland's electricity system has been exceptionally reliable, this may not necessarily be the case in the future. A recent study by Aalto University warns that without further investment in flexible production and demand management, the security of the electricity supply could deteriorate significantly as early as the 2030s.
The Publication Forum Steering Group: Level 3 will be abandoned, and term “Level 0” will be discontinued
The discontinuation of Level 3 will not affect the university funding calculations for the years 2025–2028.
Chemical engineering student Karya Körükcü: 'I got the chance to join a project developing glucose biosensors for diabetics'
Karya Körükcü is making the most of her studies in Bioproduct Engineering at Aalto University. She dreams of an academic career in the fascinating world of chemistry.
65 years of class reunions
The class of '52 that began their studies at the Helsinki School of Economics 73 years ago has been meeting regularly for decades.
