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Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Call opens on 20 January 2026
Gain an early overview of the Unite! Seed Fund Call of Spring 2026. The call includes three funding lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD.
Pauliina Ilmonen appointed as Dean of the Aalto University School of Science
Ilmonen will start her five-year term on 1 June 2026
Future makers research batteries, cryptography and plastic recycling
The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University.
The Industry Project course is at the heart of the IDBM Master's program
The multidisciplinary master's program in International Design Business Management (IDBM) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year
Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel on 6 December 2025
The President of Finland awards decorations ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
Stay safe near metro stations
When walking on the streets, it is crucial to stay alert to avoid being scammed.
Space technology visionary Jaan Praks awarded as Espoo Ambassador 2025
Professor Jaan Praks has been chosen as Espoo's new congress ambassador
Finland’s Foresail-1p science satellite successfully launched into space
The Finnish science satellite Foresail-1p was successfully launched into space after 8 PM Finnish time on Friday 28 November 2025, aboard the Transporter-15 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Aalto academics begin Unite! visiting professorships at TU Darmstadt
As part of the Unite! Visiting Professorship Programme, TU Darmstadt welcomed six visiting professors from Aalto University for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Applications for our biggest exhibition of the year are now open: Apply to Designs for a Cooler Planet by 26.1.2026!
For the autumn 2026 exhibition, we are looking for new and inspiring innovations, ideas, and experiments from all fields across Aalto University. The exhibition and its events serve as one of the most important showcases of the university’s work to the world. In 2025, the event attracted over 15,000 visitors.
Aalto University's marine technology ranked 27th globally
Seven fields of Aalto University ranked among the top one hundred in the prestigious Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
Sasha Spurná creates safe spaces in everyday situations
In the 100 words series, the study coordinator shares how she has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Five things everyone should know about microelectronics
'Without microelectronics, our society would not function,' says Jussi Ryynänen, Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering at Aalto University. Here are five things everyone should know about microelectronics.
Accessible routes in Aalto Space application
You can also choose an accessible route for navigation on campus.
Oskari Heikkilä is the first Aaltonian to do the double degree in Automation and Electrical Engineering in Iceland
Oskari Heikkilä ended up with a variety of experiences, and two master's degrees from the double degree program between Reykjavik University and Aalto University.
AI at the speed of light just became a possibility
Researchers have demonstrated single-shot tensor computing at the speed of light.
Recycling campaign ends - activities continue!
The university-wide recycling and sorting campaign ended at the end of September 2025.
New research: Reliable electricity can no longer be taken for granted – the green transition may require fossil fuel as backup
Although Finland's electricity system has been exceptionally reliable, this may not necessarily be the case in the future. A recent study by Aalto University warns that without further investment in flexible production and demand management, the security of the electricity supply could deteriorate significantly as early as the 2030s.
Marius Anger encourages team colleagues to share diverse perspectives
In the 100 words series, doctoral researcher and the Chair of Aallonhuiput shares how he has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Aalto 2040 – share your views on our future
What should be considered in the long-term development of our education and research? Share your insights by 12 November!
