EU grants for improving human interaction with AI, soft wet adhesion physics and the capacity of legal systems
Corinna Coupette, Maja Vuckovac and Robin Welsch receive 1.5-million-euro ERC Starting Grants.
Department of Computer Science
We are an internationally-oriented community and home to world-class research in modern computer science.
New CS Assistant Professor Juho Leinonen
Juho Leinonen explains the difference between experts and novices in the use of AI and how it can be determined whether AI was used in the creation of code.
New CS Assistant Professor Haoye Tian
Haoye Tian aims to create automated and reliable tools that improve the correctness, security and maintainability of real-world software systems.
News
New machine learning method offers better predictions of future disease risk
Predictions for developing common diseases were more accurate than before.
James Webb telescope gives unprecedented open access to images of the deep universe
Researchers from Aalto University played a key role in cataloguing the largest ever sample of deep galaxies in the early universe
Events
Public defence in Computer Science, M.Sc.(Tech.) Anton Debner
Towards scalable frameworks for intelligent agents (title of the thesis).
HAIC Talks are public lectures on contemporary topics in cybersecurity. In the style of studia generalia, these lectures are free and open to everyone. No background knowledge in cybersecurity is required. HAIC Talks are made possible through the generous support of the Aalto University School of Science.
Aalto AI Talks: Studying and Teaching with AI 21.10.2025
Studying and Teaching with AI: challenges and opportunities
Current trends in open access publishing: Introduction to Rights Retention Strategy (RRS), Oct 21, 2025
Learn about the Rights Retention Strategy (RRS) with experts from Legal and Research Services.Study computer science
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Study in Finland at Aalto University, where science and art meet technology and business. Join a top-ranked, multidisciplinary community!
Education
Computer Science education on Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels.
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Summer employee positions at the Department of Computer Science 2025
We are looking for BSc or MSc degree students at Aalto or other universities to work with us during the summer 2025
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Humans of Computer Science
Computer Science at Aalto University is more than just coding. Here are stories from our computer scientists.
Juho Leinonen: Problems with self-regulation can cause students to rely too heavily on AI
New assistant professor Juho Leinonen at Aalto University Computer Science Department explains the difference between experts and novices in the use of AI and how it can be determined whether AI was used in the creation of code.
A front-row view on today’s major challenges: Corinna Coupette bridges law and technology
Coupette was appointed assistant professor of computer science this autumn
Jukka Suomela studies the limitations and efficiency of computation
Associate Professor Jukka Suomela is a theoretical computer scientist, who works with very hard mathematical problems to uncover the limits and possibilities that computers hold
Ask a scientist: How will AI affect creativity?
The impact of creative AI is unfolding before our eyes, yet we struggle to understand it. It’s the perfect time to ask researchers what they see and think.
Leila Arstila: As a recent graduate, I have a whole world ahead of me
'We could learn to listen to ourselves and be kinder to ourselves. After burning out, it's really hard to climb back up. It would be easier to stop before the fall.'
Podcast: Kahvit näppikselle
Finnish language podcast about how computer science is involved in basically everything.
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