News from the School of Science
Research group detects a quantum entanglement wave for the first time using real-space measurements
A team from Aalto University and the University of Jyväskylä have created an artificial quantum magnet featuring a quasiparticle made of entangled electrons, the triplon
President’s letter 17 August – Diversity is our community’s strength
'We must foster diversity in society, not prevent it,' says Ilkka Niemelä
Innovations are not born in the blink of an eye
A good brand has been developed for collaboration between Aalto University and the Saab Group, as well as a reputation for knowing how to do things right.
What issues would you like to bring up for discussion at a community event with the Aalto University Board?
Our university offers various opportunities to influence decision-making. One of these is a discussion forum with the Board on 13 September — please send your question in advance no later than 6 September
Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion 2023!
The campus Sustainability Team is looking for a campus sustainability champion - a person, entity or activity- for the seventh time. Enter a suggestion by 8th September via link below.
Nessling Foundation’s general call open 15 August–8 September 2023.
Nessling Foundation’s general call is open 15 August–8 September 2023. Total of 2.5 million euros will be awarded in grants for speeding up sustainability transformations.
Share your views on language guidelines draft
Discussion is open for Aalto community members until 31 August
Aalto University as a pioneer in sustainable mobility
Aalto University aims to be among the pioneers of sustainable mobility. The sustainable mobility action plan drawn up in cooperation with the entire community lays the foundation for the development of the campus.
Published: Guidance for the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning
Aalto University has published guidance for the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning - read also about artificial intelligence in research
Five things to know about hybrid work
Senior Advisor and Professor Emeritus Matti Vartiainen explains how hybrid work has changed life here and elsewhere - and what we can expect from the future
Assistant Professor Jose Lado recognised with early career distinction
Aalto physicist awarded by European Physical Society for quantum materials research contributions
Distinguished thesis prize awarded to Bayan Karimi
Aalto graduate lauded for influential thesis work in circuit quantum thermodynamics
I already knew before I was in school that I would become an engineer, says Marja-Terttu Tanttinen
Prodeko alumna and donor Marja-Terttu Tanttinen studied at the Helsinki University of Technology in 1967–71. She fondly remembers her studies and working life, for which her studies gave a solid foundation.
KotiCharge EV charging point pilot starts at the Otaniemi campus
Piloting a new type of charging solution offers a spot market pricing based charging of electric cars and participation in the development of new technology and services. The KotiCharge charging point is located in the parking lot at Sähkömiehentie 4.
Emil Stråka: It’s interesting to see physicists and chemists complement each other’s expertise
'It’s interesting to see how physicists and chemists can be looking at the same system, and yet arrive at very different conclusions, questions, and results. In LIBER Center of Excellence, you can see the expertise from different disciplines.'
Researchers aim to realize room-temperature superconductors starting with €2.7M in new funding
Physics Professor Päivi Törmä secures substantial funding from Finnish Foundations for global SuperC consortium
Aalto University admits 2044 new students to Finnish, Swedish bachelor’s programmes
Over 12 600 in Finland's spring joint application procedure in March.
Digipedagogigal training weeks for teachers in August 2023
Sessions for teachers, get help with your course and tips on how to use our digital teaching tools to support your students´ learning.
Pauliina Ilmonen: The scientific community is like my second family
'The moment when the new doctors receive the hats is the one that gets me particularly emotional. There is plenty of work behind each new doctoral degree and that work has a huge societal impact.'