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Mikko Möttönen selected as finalist for the European Inventor Award 2026

Möttönen is a finalist in the ‘Research’ category for developing an ultrasensitive cryogenic microwave sensor to diagnose interference in quantum computers.
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E-scooters are here to stay – first global study maps the state of shared micromobility

Shared e-scooters, city bikes and other small vehicles have evolved from niche experiments into a standard part of urban transport worldwide. Rather than treating micromobility as a passing trend, public authorities should take an active role in shaping its development, researchers say.
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Music industry stakeholders: the industry’s value will double by 2040 through large-scale equality initiatives

The industry aims to establish a self-regulatory body and double the value of the music industry, as outlined in the report “An Equal Music Industry in Finland by 2040”, to be published 11 May.
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Mari Lundström elected as a new member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters

Professor of Metallurgy Mari Lundström has been elected as a member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters.
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Walter Ahlström Foundation donates €3 million University

The donation will enable Aalto to establish a professorship in sustainable industrial production.
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Aalto University supports the combining of elite sport and studies – a quality label was awarded by the Olympic Committee

The audit team praised personalised study planning, flexible study paths and guidance related to a dual career

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Aalto Founder Talks #8: Maija Itkonen, Founder and CEO of Onego Bio

Maija is a designer, innovator, third time founder who has built and exited two tech companies and one of the pioneers in the alternative protein field. Currently she’s acting as CEO and Co-Founder of Onego Bio.

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The final seminar of the CO-CARBON research project, Where is urban green in climate action?, will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Think Corner, University of Helsinki.

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ELO Spring screening 2026

Welcome to the ELO Spring Screening on Friday 22 May!
The event will be held at Bio Rex Lasipalatsi (Mannerheimintie 22-24, Helsinki).

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The REAL reason Shackleton's Endurance sank | New scientific analysis

Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance has long been thought the strongest polar ship of its time. But what if the heroic narrative we bought into isn’t the whole truth? Sea‑ice scientist, Professor Jukka Tuhkuri (Aalto University) uncovers evidence that challenges the century‑old narrative of why the ship was lost. 

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Långhårig person i blå skjorta står framför täta gröna buskar
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Studeranden Emma Lahtinen vill designa träkonstruktioner och främja brandsäkerhet samt principerna för cirkulär ekonomi inom byggbranschen

Emma Lahtinen blev intresserad av byggnadsteknik eftersom området kombinerar naturvetenskap, visuell design och tredimensionellt tänkande. Vid Aalto-universitetet har hon särskilt uppskattat de praktiskt inriktade projekten och den nära gemenskapen.
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Tidslinje- och strukturvyerna i Sisu utvecklas utgående från respons

Uppdateringarna som gjordes i Sisu 2025 fick mycket respons från de studerande. Funidata publicerar förbättringar i de nya vyerna för tidslinjen och strukturen under 2026.
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Det nya ISPD-verktyget för doktorandstudier publiceras 18.5.

Ett nytt digitalt verktyg för att skapa och hantera den individuella studieplanen för doktorander
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CommTECH camp Higlight sommarskola i Indonesien 2026

ITS Surabaya University organiserar sommarskola i Indonesien

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En man med mörk kavaj och ljusblå skjorta står bredvid ett fönster med träram.
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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
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Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko ny medlem i Aalto-universitetets styrelse

Den nya medlemmens treåriga mandatperiod inleds i januari 2025.
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Tero Ojanperä har utnämnts till Aalto-universitetets styrelse

Mariana Amatullo fortsätter i styrelsen för en andra treårsperiod
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Bio-materials “cookbook” awakens the inventor within

The hands-on projects in Marvelous Materials encourage creative experimentation using ingredients from household cupboards, nature and even your compost bin

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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

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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.

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A deep dive into radical creativity

Aalto University has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.

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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.

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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.

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