Current news
AI improves touchscreen interfaces for users with impairments
A new AI method adapts touchscreen interfaces to make more out of the capabilities of aging users and users with disabilities.
Juuso Tervo wins 2018 Manuel Barkan Memorial Award for art education
Aalto alumnus and postdoctoral researcher recognized for excellence in art education research
Professor Orlando Rojas to receive the prestigious Anselme Payen Award
The award is one of the most important and internationally recognized awards in the field of cellulose and renewable materials.
Aalto the first university in Finland to sign Sustainable Development Goals Accord
By signing, Aalto commits to promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals in its activities.
A simple method developed for 3D bio-fabrication based on bacterial cellulose
Bacterial cellulose can be used in food, cosmetics and biomedical applications, such as implants and artificial organs.
Professor Otto Toivanen and Professor Hannu Vartiainen to lead Helsinki Graduate School of Economics
The Governing Board of Helsinki GSE has selected Professor Toivanen to be Academic Director and Professor Vartiainen to be Academic Deputy Director.
Researchers are designing a digital local currency for Helsinki
Aalto University researcher Maria Joutsenvirta and Professor Pekka Nikander want to harness digital currencies as an instrument of welfare.
Aalto University ranking improved in the SCM Journal List ranking
Aalto University ranked the 30th best university worldwide in the recent SCM Journal List ranking in operations and supply chain management.
University Board approved the Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2017
The Board of Aalto University convened on 20 March 2018 and approved the Annual Board Report and Financial Statements 2017.
Professor Otto Toivanen and Professor Hannu Vartiainen to lead Helsinki Graduate School of Economics
The Governing Board of Helsinki GSE has selected Professor Toivanen to be Academic Director and Professor Vartiainen to be Academic Deputy Director.
Aalto ARTS books awarded as most beautiful of 2017 by the Finnish Book Art Committee
The Finnish Book Art Committee selected two Aalto ARTS books in its annual competition.
Ceremony week in June culminates in Ceremonial Conferment of Doctoral Degrees in Technology
Celebrations for all Aalto University graduates will be held during the University's Ceremony Week.
Aalto University's operations developed favourably in 2017
The innovation ecosystem evolving on the campus received wide international recognition.
Draft of Aalto data protection policy open for comments
Aalto University is making preparations for the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25 May 2018.
Nature provides the means for the sustainable management of floods
World Water Day is held on 22 March. This year's theme is "Nature for water", which highlights how natural methods can be used in curbing flooding, droughts and water pollution.
Independence Day awards presented
The Finnish Independence Day decorations granted by the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö last December were handed to three employees of Aalto joint services on 14 March.
New collective agreement for universities
The resolution for the General Collective Agreement for the Universities was reached on 6 March 2018.
Messages to the President and leadership? Come to lunch meeting 23 March, Töölö
These kinds of lunch meetings will be arranged once a month mainly on Fridays.
Aalto IT Help will be developed further based on the feedback
Testing and feedback period of IT services’ new instructions site Aalto IT Help was 1.-15.3.2018.
Maintenance break in ESS system starting on Wednesday 28 March 2018 at 4 PM
Maintenance break in ESS system starting on Wednesday 28 March at 4 PM.