Latest news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/449201/feed News listing en Research Council of Finland establishes a Center of Excellence in Quantum Materials /en/news/research-council-of-finland-establishes-a-center-of-excellence-in-quantum-materials Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:06:09 +0000 Ville Heirola 1347680 at /en The Centre, called QMAT, creates new materials to power the quantum technology of coming decades. Technology and engineering Research & Art A collage of nine people in formal and casual attire. Backgrounds vary from office settings to plain walls. Two Unite! Seed Fund projects involving Aalto secure top EU funding /en/news/two-unite-seed-fund-projects-involving-aalto-secure-top-eu-funding Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:02:57 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1347192 at /en Two prestigious EU grants have been awarded to projects that were initially supported with Unite! Seed Funding. Both projects involve Aalto. Collaboration Sustainability Teaching Unite Unite staff Awards and Recognition Cooperation Split image: left shows a white truck on a road with plants; right shows digital lines and a partial face. Text: unite! #UniteSeedFund Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Call opens on 20 January 2026 /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2026-call-opens-on-20-january-2026 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:01:59 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1347207 at /en 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. Innovations Research Studies Teaching All students Teacher services Unite Unite staff Unite students postdoctoral researchers researchers in schools teachers Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Call opens on 20 January. Applications open for student activities, teaching and learning, research and PhD. Pauliina Ilmonen appointed as Dean of the Aalto University School of Science /en/news/pauliina-ilmonen-appointed-as-dean-of-the-aalto-university-school-of-science Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:51:10 +0000 Anitta Pirnes 1346305 at /en Ilmonen will start her five-year term on 1 June 2026 University School of Science Appointments Vaaleahiuksinen henkilö mustassa asussa seisoo pyöreän puupöydän takana huoneessa, jossa on suuret ikkunat. Future makers research batteries, cryptography and plastic recycling /en/news/future-makers-research-batteries-cryptography-and-plastic-recycling Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:44:51 +0000 Ville Heirola 1346105 at /en The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University. Energy solutions Research Sustainability Technology and engineering battery technology energy fundings recycling technology Research & Art Neljä miestä muodollisissa vaatteissa eri ympäristöissä. Yhdellä poolopaita, muilla puvut ja solmiot. The Industry Project course is at the heart of the IDBM Master's program /en/news/the-industry-project-course-is-at-the-heart-of-the-idbm-masters-program Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:52:19 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1345901 at /en The multidisciplinary master's program in International Design Business Management (IDBM) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year Global business dynamics Studies Teaching IDBM aaltobizstudies cross-disciplinary design multidisciplinarity Studies Aalto Global Impact in Kenya Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel on 6 December 2025 /en/news/independence-day-decorations-for-aalto-personnel-on-6-december-2025 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:51:45 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1345160 at /en The President of Finland awards decorations ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations! honours University Suomen Leijonan komentajamerkki Stay safe near metro stations /en/news/stay-safe-near-metro-stations Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:50:23 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1344850 at /en When walking on the streets, it is crucial to stay alert to avoid being scammed. Campus University All students campus Campus University Aalto-yliopisto Kauppakorkeakoulu Väre A Bloc ylhäältä joulukuu 2018 Kuva: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto-yliopisto Space technology visionary Jaan Praks awarded as Espoo Ambassador 2025 /en/news/space-technology-visionary-jaan-praks-awarded-as-espoo-ambassador-2025 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:30:07 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1344993 at /en Professor Jaan Praks has been chosen as Espoo's new congress ambassador Collaboration awards conferences Awards and Recognition Professori Jaan Praks, Vuoden 2025 Espoo Ambassador Finland’s Foresail-1p science satellite successfully launched into space /en/news/finlands-foresail-1p-science-satellite-successfully-launched-into-space Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:50:19 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1344045 at /en 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. Technology and engineering Research space space technology satellites Press releases Research & Art Pieni satelliitti mustilla paneeleilla ja punaisella lapulla, jossa lukee 'REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT', harmaalla taustalla. Aalto academics begin Unite! visiting professorships at TU Darmstadt /en/news/aalto-academics-begin-unite-visiting-professorships-at-tu-darmstadt Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:33:14 +0000 Suvi Lavinto 1344277 at /en As part of the Unite! Visiting Professorship Programme, TU Darmstadt welcomed six visiting professors from Aalto University for the winter semester 2025/2026. Careers Collaboration Research Teaching Department of Applied Physics Department of Built Environment Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering School of Electrical Engineering School of Engineering School of Science Unite Unite staff Appointments Cooperation A large, historic building with a pink facade and grey roof in a square with people walking and cycling. Applications for our biggest exhibition of the year are now open: Apply to Designs for a Cooler Planet by 26.1.2026! /en/news/applications-for-our-biggest-exhibition-of-the-year-are-now-open-apply-to-designs-for-a-cooler Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:56:36 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1344044 at /en 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. Entrepreneurship Innovations Sustainability Entrepreneurial mindset Helsinki Design Week design exhibitions exhibitions and fairs radical creativity Research & Art University Presidents of Finland and Iceland visiting the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition in 2025 Aalto University's marine technology ranked 27th globally /en/news/aalto-universitys-marine-technology-ranked-27th-globally Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:05:36 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1343106 at /en Seven fields of Aalto University ranked among the top one hundred in the prestigious Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects Technology and engineering ranking results Research & Art Mustaa tekstiä sinisellä taustalla: #27 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 Sasha Spurná creates safe spaces in everyday situations /en/news/sasha-spurna-creates-safe-spaces-in-everyday-situations Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:32:06 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1342999 at /en In the 100 words series, the study coordinator shares how she has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto University Aaltogether University Kaksiosainen kuva: vasemmalla sateenkaaren värit liukuvärinä, oikealla tumma kiharahiuksinen nainen farkkupaidassa. Five things everyone should know about microelectronics /en/news/five-things-everyone-should-know-about-microelectronics Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:39:07 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1339188 at /en '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. Digitalisation and AI Research Technology and engineering electronics Research & Art Studies Ihmiset istuvat kannettavien tietokoneiden ja matkapuhelinten kanssa hämärästi valaistussa, punertavassa huoneessa. Accessible routes in Aalto Space application /en/news/accessible-routes-in-aalto-space-application Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:56:05 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1341276 at /en You can also choose an accessible route for navigation on campus. Campus Health and wellbeing University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate All students Campus University Aalto Space student Oskari Heikkilä is the first Aaltonian to do the double degree in Automation and Electrical Engineering in Iceland /en/news/oskari-heikkila-is-the-first-aaltonian-to-do-the-double-degree-in-automation-and-electrical Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:58:55 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1342507 at /en 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. Studies Technology and engineering Alumni stories Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation School of Electrical Engineering bioinformation technology double degrees international joint programmes student exchange student stories Studies Oskari Heikkilä in front of a brick building with metal art pieces AI at the speed of light just became a possibility /en/news/ai-at-the-speed-of-light-just-became-a-possibility Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1342487 at /en Researchers have demonstrated single-shot tensor computing at the speed of light. Digitalisation and AI Research artificial intelligence electronics Press releases A futuristic glowing red hologram structure emits from a dark, intricate electronic circuit board. Recycling campaign ends - activities continue! /en/news/recycling-campaign-ends-activities-continue Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:44:05 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1339187 at /en The university-wide recycling and sorting campaign ended at the end of September 2025. Campus Sustainability Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Campus °­¾±±ð°ù°ùä³Ù²â²õ°ì³Ü³Ü³Ù¾±´Ç³Ù New research: Reliable electricity can no longer be taken for granted – the green transition may require fossil fuel as backup /en/news/new-research-reliable-electricity-can-no-longer-be-taken-for-granted-the-green-transition-may Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:21:12 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1341277 at /en 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. Research energy energy availability Press releases Research & Art Tuulivoimalat kohoavat tiheän metsän yläpuolella kirkkaalla taivaalla.