Uutiset
Professor Jenni Reuter: “Architecture can make the world a little better”
Architect Jenni Reuter is driven by a desire to do meaningful work, develop herself and others, and build a more sustainable future. She believes that every action can do some good – including in architecture.
Hämeenlinna Art Museum’s exhibition brings artworks to life through film
Hämeenlinna Art Museum will open a new exhibition Kehyskertomuksia: 24 fps / Reframing Cinema, produced in collaboration with the Aalto University Department of Film ELO.
Call for doctoral student tutors, December 2025
Sign-up to be a tutor for new doctoral students as part of the Aalto Doctoral Orientation Days!
Publishing Research Data Alongside Research Articles
Data availability statements are increasingly required by scientific journals. They include information on what data are available, where they can be found, and any applicable access terms
Who publishes our open access publications?
Researchers at Aalto and Helsinki Universities favor open access journals with author fees published by large publishers. Popular journals without author fees are often published by universities or societies.
Learning, growing, and exploring: a path through doctoral studies at Aalto
Hamidreza Daghigh Shirazi reflects on his doctoral journey at Aalto University
Markus Joutsela: “Packaging is an underutilized medium, user interface, and experiential element”
In our “I claim” series, lecturer and researcher Markus Joutsela examines how user-centered design can change the way packaging is made and experienced.
Professor Tuuli Mattelmäki: “Insight often comes through surprise”
Professor of Design is researching how creative and empathetic working methods can promote social change and eco-social sustainability.
Glitch artwork challenges to see art in a different light
Laura Könönen's sculpture was unveiled on 14 October at the Otaniemi campus.
Nanoparticles in Functional Textiles
Dr. Md. Reazuddin Repon has contributed as an editor to a book titled “Nanoparticles Integrated Functional Textiles”.
Carbon-based radicals at the frontier of solar cell technology
Could a single unpaired electron change the future of solar energy?
Connecting the creative community – Aalto ARTS launches newsletter and LinkedIn page
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has launched a new Friends of Aalto ARTS newsletter and opened its own LinkedIn page.
The real reasons Endurance sank – study finds Shackleton knew of ship’s shortcomings
A world-first study reveals the famed polar explorer was aware of worrying structural shortcomings in the ill-fated ship – Endurance was not designed for compressive ice conditions – yet it set sail anyway.
Ships must adapt to a warming Arctic – Finnish research is at the forefront of better design
Aalto University expertise is in high demand as changing sea ice conditions open up new maritime routes.
Science Day at the Department of Applied Physics showcased young talent
The day included talks, posters and alumni presentations.
Internationalisation requires leaders to adapt their mental models
To succeed in today’s diverse and fragmented international environment, leaders of Finnish companies need to be able to rethink established mental models and ways of working. Failures can challenge ingrained assumptions and spark change.
Young Designer of the Year 2025 is Enni Lähderinne
Lähderinne challenges the way fashion maintains certain body images and builds more acceptance towards all kinds of human bodies.
The first Finnish introductory work on materials science is published
Professor Sami Franssila’s book Aine (“Matter”) introduces the fundamentals and phenomena of materials science in a way that speaks to both students and readers interested in science. The work is the first Finnish-language general university-level presentation in the field. 'Aine' covers the full spectrum of materials, from metals to polymers and from ceramics to composites.
Researchers warn that skill erosion caused by AI could have a devastating and lasting impact on businesses – but it may already be too late
Two experts in cognitive automation told us how AI is hollowing out expertise and what safeguards organizations need to adopt
Several School of Business professors among the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2024
The Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist List is a prestigious annual ranking of scientists who make significant contributions to the advancement of global science
