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Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt

Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt.
Appointments, Cooperation
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Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)

Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.
Cooperation, Studies, University
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Finger touches glowing purple sphere linking tech icons above a city skyline, with the word “unite!”

PORT_2026 brings Aalto students together to tackle culture, media, and climate challenges

Nearly 60 Aalto students joined the PORT_2026 Innovation Challenge, developing and pitching solutions addressing culture, media, and climate challenges.
Press releases
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Seven people holding large checks at PORT_2026 Innovation Challenge event. Checks awarded to teams NEXOS and KOWI.

Demo Day breaks records in 2026: Inside Otaniemi’s fastest growing startup showcase

Hosted by Aalto Startup Center and A Grid, Demo Day brought together nearly 800 visitors, 90 startup booths, and over 75 investors. What began as a grassroots gathering in 2018 has grown into one of Finland’s most vibrant startup showcases.
Campus, University
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Attendees networking at Demo Day

Antti Ahlava talking on Relationships in Design Principles & Practices conference (Rome, Italy)

Antti Ahlava presented “Relationship-based Architectural Design” at the Design Principles & Practices conference in Rome, discussing new methodological approaches in architecture.
University
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Abstract map with winding red paths, blue stream, green areas, and multicoloured sections resembling landscapes.

How to succeed in corporate collaboration and in getting Business Finland funding

Based on feedback from Aalto University’s company partners, we have gathered some tips on how to succeed in funding calls requiring their participation.
For Aalto community
Cooperation
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Aalto Internal Funding Call 2026 - For Cooperation Initiatives with the Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Aalto is offering financial support for cooperation initiatives with TUM for the year 2026.
For Aalto community
Cooperation
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Take a break! -break exercises on Tuesdays at campus in Spring 2026

UniSport welcomes all aaltonians to participate and enjoy relaxing breaks in the free sessions of Take a break! -break exercises.
For Aalto community
University
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Mies tekee taukoliikuntaa kotona television ääressä.

Respond to the quality survey on restaurants 9. - 15.3.2026

All respondents are entered into a draw to win, e.g. lunch tickets.
Campus, Studies, University
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Book a coaching session for supporting your wellbeing at work - lots of times available weekly!

Individual coaching available for supporting your wellbeing at work
For Aalto community
University
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Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026

Join Unite!’s international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice.
Cooperation, Studies, University
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People gathered outside a modern building with circular windows, reflected in glass. Trees and green grass in the background.

From breakthrough to business: Finland’s Aalto University is turning world-class science into companies

Aalto University’s strategic spin-off model is turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable businesses.
University
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A sign reads 'Made in Aalto University' with a large 'A' below. Transparent bubble chairs are in the foreground.

Support for students impacted by the crisis in the Middle East

The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis
University
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Aalto logo lumisella pellolla

Support for staff and students impacted by the crisis in the Middle East

The university supports and helps staff and students in dealing with the crisis
For Aalto community
University
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Aalto logo lumisella pellolla

‘Mesoscale’ swimmers could pave way for drug delivery robots inside the body

Researchers have discovered how tiny organisms break the laws of physics to swim faster — such secrets of mesoscale physics and fluid dynamics can offer entirely new pathways for engineering and medicine.
Press releases
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Microscopic view of a larva with red and blue outlines showing swimming motion. Scale bar indicates 0.3 mm.

Design strengthens industrial competitiveness – human-centered factory work at the core

Factory work is undergoing a transformation: new technologies and artificial intelligence are changing the content and roles of work. Aalto University’s Department of Design is studying this change from a human-centered perspective in the HiFive project.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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HiFive research group: Joni Lappalainen, Juho Silmukari, Martina Čaić, Anna Viljakainen, Virpi Roto. Photo: Mikko Raskinen

A sustainable city is also age-friendly

Cities must involve older adults more strongly in the planning of the urban environment.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Ikääntyneitä asukkaita katsomassa kasvatuslaatikoita kirjaston edessä

Join us for Demo Day 2026 - March 4 at A Grid

On March 4th, A Grid is the place to be because Aalto Startup Center x A Grid Demo Day will be taking place.
Campus, Cooperation
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Aalto Startup Center x A Grid Demo Day 2026

Eden Telila's master's thesis contributed to Ramboll's geotechnical toolkit

Geoengineering alum Eden Telila helped Ramboll automate manual tasks.
Cooperation, Studies
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Eden Telila pictured at a ski slope

Join a Unite! matchmaking event on forging new consortia for Horizon Europe applications

Calling researchers and industry partners to connect at a virtual matchmaking session designed to spark project collaborations for Horizon Europe funding. Registration deadline, 12 March.
Cooperation, Studies, University
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Researchers working in a laboratory.