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Guest talk: Cédric Colas "Autotelic Curiosity - The Co-Evolution of Goals and Behaviors"
Dr. Cédric Colas from MIT and Inria will give a guest talk at the Department of Computer Science
Happiness at work can’t be fixed with gratitude journals, says Aalto doctoral researcher
Ashish Thapliyal teaches ‘the science of happiness’.Our experts in the media
Prof. Törmä explains how quantum geometry can be a tool for creating new materials.
Scientists Reveal Where the Brain Feels Love—and Which Type Is Strongest
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Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026
Join Unite!’s international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice.
Travel restrictions to crisis areas in the Middle East
For the time being, travel to the Middle East from Aalto University is not permitted. Connecting flights through the region are also not allowed.
Hannu Martola appointed as Chair of the Aalto University Alumni Network Board
The board’s new members are Esa Arola, Eila Lindroos and Terttu Sopanen. Continuing members are Ari Bertula, Ossi Leikola, Laura Nikola and Katja Soini.
‘Mesoscale’ swimmers could pave way for drug delivery robots inside the body
Researchers have discovered how tiny organisms break the laws of physics to swim faster — such secrets of mesoscale physics and fluid dynamics can offer entirely new pathways for engineering and medicine.What's on?
Upcoming events at the school
Physics Days 2026 brings together physicists from all over Finland 's campus!
Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
Travel and Expense Guidance
In this Teams event, we will provide guidance to travelers regarding business travelling. The event is held on the second Tuesday of every month.
‘This is Aalto’ community event 12 March – Year 2025 in figures and stories
The webcast link is available on this page - welcome to a community event open to all Aaltonians and hear about our achievements in 2025!Join the School of Science
Student stories
'It was never obvious to me that I would pursue studies in a technical field – but choosing Aalto University turned out to be an excellent decision.'
What is it like to study in the Master's programme in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?
A dire need for experts in mathematics and analytical reasoning opened a world of possibilities for Matilde Costa
A fascinating course offering, the opportunity for paid summer internships, and high-quality education. Aalto University’s Mathematics and Operations Research programme was the right choice for Matilde Costa, who has a passion for algebra and number theory.
"It is a privilege to have this much freedom of choice” – master's programme opened up top-notch research opportunities and career paths from electronics to machine learning
Appealing opportunities for interesting summer jobs and the prospect of conducting a thesis in a preferred subject drew Evren Korkmazgil to enroll in the Engineering Physics master's programme at Aalto University.
Information networks brought Ruusu Kukkurainen and Ida Koponen together – podcast hosts talk openly about highs and lows of student life
Ida Koponen and Ruusu Kukkurainen host a podcast in which they share their experiences as university students.
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