Press releases
A film research study shows how the brain reacts to difficult moral issues
The family relationship between film characters clearly affects the reactions in the viewers' brain.
Finland's largest career fair in the ICT field is coming
More than 100 exhibitors participate in TalentIT 2017.
Riitta Silvennoinen appointed Chief Human Resources Officer
Silvennoinen will start at Aalto in February.
Aalto University implements the art percent principle: Dipoli's new art collection
The artists of the works are Aalto University alumni and represent numerous different fields of art.
Aalto University and the University of Helsinki join forces in artificial intelligence research
The objective of the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence is to make Finland a leading country in artificial intelligence research and its utilisation.
Laser scanning and augmented reality to enter theatres
The objective of the Virtual Adventure into the World of Theatre project is to increase the interest of young people in particular in culture.
Internet researchers harnessed the power of algorithm to find hate speech
The aim was to identify hate speech targeted at minorities and people in a vulnerable position.
Ari Niemelä the School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2017
Ari Niemelä works at the Meyer Turku shipyard, where his task is to develop the design of demanding ship hull concepts by exploiting the most recent knowledge and design methods without compromising safety or passenger comfort.
Construction of a quantum computer begins at Aalto University
Docent Mikko Möttönen's working group has received nearly one million euros in funding for the construction of a quantum computer.
Kristiina Mäkelä appointed as Aalto University Provost
The Provost leads the processes related to teaching, research, innovation and societal impact.
Spectral library reveals how boreal trees reflect solar radiation
An internationally significant spectral library helps in the interpretation of satellite images and in the assessment of the effects of forests on climate.
Helsinki Challenge incubates big ideas
Finalist teams develop their solutions with experts in the Global Impact Camp in Brussels.
Helsinki Graduate School of Economics to increase the number of top experts on economics in Finland
Aalto, Hanken and University of Helsinki are preparing a new graduate school and research unit.
Jaakko Kahilaniemi has won the Majaoja Prize 10.000e
Photographic artist Jaakko Kahilaniemi has won the main prize 10.000 euros awarded by Majaoja Foundation with his photo series 100 Hectares of Understanding. The series deals with forest and understanding and owning it.
Revealing the cause for high air content in concrete
A study carried out in Aalto University showed that the effectiveness of the mixing process has a great significance when newer plasticizing additives are used.
Suomi 100 satellite on display in the Space Truck in Otaniemi 15 September
The third satellite built at Aalto University will be launched into space in December.
Ilkka Niemelä: ‘Higher education a critical national investment’
Speakers at the Aalto opening ceremony included Mayor of Helsinki Jan Vapaavuori and Chair of the Student Union Joona Orpana.
Safer bone surgery thanks to a technique patented at Aalto
MIT Technology Review selected Visa Sippola as one the most promising young innovators.
New research institute solves information security of robotic cars and drones
Aalto University is a member of Intel Labs' CARS research lab that tackles security and privacy challenges of autonomous systems.
Magnetic stimulation of the brain improved awareness of subject's own cognitive abilities
Understanding brain function might help in the development of new treatments for neuropsychiatric illnesses in the future.
