Aalto Welcome Fair 2026
Welcome, new students, to the Aalto Welcome Fair on 27th August 2026!
News and events
Look at everything that’s going on at Aalto University right now
Stay up to date with current news and interesting events from the Aalto University community
News highlights
Aalto University admitted 2126 new students to BSc programmes taught in Finnish or in Swedish
New students were also selected through the open university pathway and transfer application
All of Aalto in one programme: the new Bachelor’s Programme in Technology, Business and Design starts in 2027
The programme suits curious students with multiple interests. After a shared first year, you'll focus on technology, business or design.
Researchers identify new superconductors, unlocking process that could yield thousands more
Physicists have used machine-learning to discover two new superconductors––it represents a substantial step towards realising massive energy efficiency gains from superconductivity.
From sound design to the Cannes red carpet – Working with a filmmaking idol on a Palme d’Or winner
Aalto University alum Pietu Korhonen is responsible for the sound design of the award-winning new film Fjord.
Highly sought-after EU funding for three Aalto University researchers
The projects focus on atomically precise materials-engineering, LED-based thermal management and quantum methods in distributed networks.
Arsi Ikäheimonen’s doctoral research: Smartphone data could reveal early signs of depression
A phone in your pocket, a smart ring on your finger, and an activity tracker on your wrist: everyday devices collect information about their users almost continuously. This data can help monitor and predict symptoms of depression.Event highlights
Aalto Day One 2026 – Aalto University Opening of the Academic Year
Welcome University’s Opening of the Academic Year on 1 Sep 2026 in Otaniemi. Aalto Day One brings the Aalto community together for the opening ceremony, the Aalto Awards and Aalto Party.
Research becomes real-world solutions in autumn exhibition – Designs for a Cooler Planet showcases work by researchers and students
Aalto University’s largest annual exhibition, Designs for a Cooler Planet, will point the way to the future this autumn. It will feature more than 20 practical solutions, experiments and ideas from researchers and students.
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.
Current news
Öppna universitetets höststudier 2026 har publicerats
Anmälan till höstens kurser startar tidigast i augusti.
TECH student! Utbytesdestinationer för våren 2027 har publicerats
Byt miljö nästa vår! Utbytesdestinationerna i den kompletterande ansökan är nu publicerade.
Aalto-universitetet antog 2126 nya studerande i vårens andra gemensamma ansökan
Dessutom valdes nya studenter bland annat via den öppna universitetsleden och genom ansökan om överflyttning.
Hela Aalto i ett program: det nya kandidatprogrammet Bachelor’s Programme in Technology, Business and Design startar 2027
Programmet passar nyfikna studerande med många intressen. Efter ett gemensamt första studieår specialiserar sig studenterna inom teknik, ekonomi eller design.Appointments
Rodrigo Serna-Guerrero utnämnd till dekanus vid Aalto-universitetets högskola för kemiteknik
Serna-Guerrero inleder sin femårsperiod 1.12.2026.
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.For the media
Campus – lively ecosystem and beautiful architecture
Content highlights
Explore Aalto University through a variety of content!
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
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.
Videos, podcasts, blogs and Aalto Magazine
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