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Fragmented phone use — not total screen time — is the main driver of information overload, study finds
Amid hot discussion on screen time, social media use and the impact of digital devices on our well-being, a seven-month study from Aalto University in Finland sheds new light on what overwhelms users the most –– and the results aren’t what you might think.
9 experts on Finnish happiness: From cold-water swimming to trust in institutions, why does the nation stay happy?
The latest research from Aalto offers a variety of possible explanations.
Where is quantum technology heading? - The QDOC doctoral pilot offers insights for corporate partners
Corporate partners in the Quantum Doctoral Pilot programme (QDOC) say that collaborating with the programme helps them distinguish between technology hype and developments that are truly relevant to them.
Decoding the chemistry of space with machine learning
Astronomers can detect complex chemical fingerprints in stardust – but many of them remain unidentified. The SpaceML project combines machine learning and computational chemistry to simulate how molecules form and evolve in space, helping researchers decode these signals.
Aalto University unveils AaltoQ20 – a state-of-the-art quantum computer for educating quantum talent of the future
AaltoQ20 is a unique quantum computer that researchers can also use to study quantum phenomena and develop new technology.Event highlights
Aalto Founder Talks #7: Ilkka Paananen, Founder and CEO of Supercell
Ilkka is the CEO and co-founder of Supercell, the company behind Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars. Supercell was the first European tech startup to reach a valuation of $10 billion.
Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.
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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ö till det svenskspråkiga Näktergalen-mentorprogrammet vid Helsingfors universitet!
Studerande vid Aalto-universitetet kan söka till Helsingfors universitets mentorprogram Näktergalen, som sammanför 9–12-åriga barn bosatta i Helsingfors med högskolestuderande.
Fortsatt starkt intresse för Aalto-universitetets kandidatprogram
Sammanlagt 15 184 sökande siktar på studieplatser vid Aalto-universitetets kandidatprogram på finska och svenska inom teknik, ekonomi och konst. Antalet sökande fortsatte att öka jämfört med i fjol.
Tomi Laurila strävar efter att trygga ett jämlikt utgångsläge för alla
I serien ”100 ord” berättar prefekten för institutionen för elektroteknik och automation hur han främjar jämlikhet, mångfald och inkludering i sitt arbete.
Ansök nu: studera geotermisk energi i Italien i sommar
Den här praktiskt inriktade kursen introducerar en av de snabbast växande energisektorerna och kombinerar nätstudier med en fältperiod i Italien.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
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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
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.
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