Laboratory of Hope
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News & events
Stay up to date with current news and interesting events from the Aalto University community.
News highlights
Kari Sajavaara Recognition Award to the Kielibuusti project for socially influential work related to languages
The award-winning project has addressed the topical debate on the opportunities available to immigrants in Finland to learn and study the local languages
Specialised AI models could be Finland's next global export
Specialised, resource-efficient AI models could be the next competitive edge of our country, and a way to stand out among the use of large language models.
Seizing opportunities — Vuong Vo’s path led through Aalto University and VTT to build the protein factory of the future
Vuong Vo's path led through Aalto University and VTT to a startup, where he is helping build the protein factory of the future.
Business & economics and computer science ranked in top 100 globally
The Times Higher Education ranking measures universities with 18 indicators, including international research and citations
2 million euro donation ºÚÁÏÍø University's new multidisciplinary Bachelor’s programme – Donors: Matti Alahuhta, Sari Baldauf, Antti Herlin, and Jorma Ollila
Set to launch in autumn 2027, the multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme combines technology, business, arts, and design
Having autonomy in your life is more important in wealthier countries, says new research on well-being
A worldwide analysis reveals a nuanced relationship between happiness, volition and wealth.Event highlights
Better Business – Better Society seminar: Creativity in Business
Better Business — Better Society Seminar Series offers opportunities to learn about and discuss current societally important topics monthly.
Aalto Founder Talks #5: Niko Eiden, Founder & CEO of IXI
Founder Talks #5 brings you Niko Eiden, Founder & CEO of IXI, the company building the world’s first autofocus glasses. Yes, real-life sci-fi, happening right behind the corner.
Tiny house Shadow – a small home with big environmental benefits
Tiny House Shadow is an all black tiny home designed by Professor Matti Kuittinen. Shadow is a resource-efficient building concept that combines circular economy, minimalist design and sustainable development. Shadow in located in Southern Finland.
Current news
Elektroniska examensbetyg har ersatt examensbetyg i pappersform
Universitetet övergick till elektroniska examensbetyg i augusti 2025. Examensbetyg i pappersform utfärdas inte längre.
Stöd för välbefinnande i studierna, Januari 2026
Aalto erbjuder självstudiematerial, vägledning och stöd för välbefinnande i studierna. Nedan hittar du mer om information om tjänster och länkar till användbart material.
Studera utomlands hemifrån med Unite!:s kurser inom Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP).
Upptäck hur du kan studera utomlands hemifrån med Unite!:s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP). Just nu erbjuder programmet kurser inom datateknik, språk och globala kompetenser.
Kari Sajavaara-priset till Kielibuusti-projektet för inflytelserikt arbete
Det prisbelönta projektet har tagit fasta på den aktuella debatten om möjligheterna för invandrare i Finland att lära sig och studera de inhemska språken.Appointments
Pauliina Ilmonen ny dekanus för Aalto-universitetets högskola för teknikvetenskaper
Ilmonen inleder sin femårsperiod 1.6.2026.
Heikki Mannila har utnämnts till biträdande vicerektor med ansvar för strategin för artificiell intelligens vid Aalto-universitetet
Mannila inleder sitt uppdrag den 1 oktober 2025 och fortsätter som professor vid institutionen för datateknik samt som direktör för det mångvetenskapliga centret House of AI.
Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko ny medlem i Aalto-universitetets styrelse
Den nya medlemmens treåriga mandatperiod inleds i januari 2025.
Tero Ojanperä har utnämnts till Aalto-universitetets styrelse
Mariana Amatullo fortsätter i styrelsen för en andra treårsperiodFor the media
Campus – lively ecosystem and beautiful architecture
Content highlights
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Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Walk in my shoes
Inspired by the saying that you should walk a mile in someone’s shoes to understand them, the ‘Walk in my shoes’ series aims to share some of the experiences, thoughts, perspectives and challenges faced by members of the Aalto community.
A deep dive into radical creativity
Aalto University has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.
How to see trees and plants in a whole new light
A hyperspectral snapshot captures all the light in a scene, not just colours or infrared light. The extra information is useful in many applications, from agriculture and conservation to forensics and food safety.
It is clear that the textile, clothing and fashion industries need to change. How do we do it? Discover the Aalto University community's visions for a sustainable fashion future.
Painting Energies is a podcast about light, colour, plants, microbes, and electrical energy. Eleven conversations with invited guests explore their relations, and our relations to them, through a dialogue across science, technology, art and philosophy.
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Information about the war in Ukraine
Ukraine war
Information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations.
