Latest news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/449201/feed News listing en The Finnish Cultural Foundation awarded grants for science and art /en/news/the-finnish-cultural-foundation-awarded-grants-for-science-and-art Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:45:32 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1358015 at /en A total of 15 individuals or groups from Aalto University received grants doctoral education Research & Art Three people walking in winter next to a sign that says 'Aalto University' with snow-covered trees and buildings in the background. Aalto University Magazine in search of hope /en/news/aalto-university-magazine-in-search-of-hope Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:16:59 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1355702 at /en The new issue of Aalto University Magazine is out now. The magazine invites readers to reflect on where hope comes from in a time marked by uncertainty and rapid change. University Aalto University Magazine Aalto Magazine Henkilö pitää kahta keltaista lehteä värikkään näyttelyn edessä, jossa on erilaisia julisteita ja tekstitauluja. Outi Elina Kansanen leaves room for imperfections /en/news/outi-elina-kansanen-leaves-room-for-imperfections Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:13:48 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1357699 at /en In the 100 words series, the Development Manager at the School of Electrical Engineering shares how she has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto University Aaltogether University Vasemmalla sateenkaaren värit gradienttina. Oikealla Outi Elina Kansanen nojatuolissa. Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now! /en/news/training-available-in-ai-research-data-management-research-ethics-more-register-now Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:23:18 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1355730 at /en New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open. 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Isabel Salmi emphasises that you don't have to be a math genius to study Information Technology /en/news/isabel-salmi-emphasises-that-you-dont-have-to-be-a-math-genius-to-study-information-technology Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:43:27 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1356932 at /en Third-year Information Technology student Isabel Salmi got help with developing a study technique – and found the joy of mathematics in the process Studies student stories students Studies Isabel Salmi Electronics and Electrical Physics student Antti Salpakari believes in a brighter future /en/news/electronics-and-electrical-physics-student-antti-salpakari-believes-in-a-brighter-future Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:18 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1356924 at /en Second-year student Antti Salpakari feels that studying electronics and electrical physics gives him the skills to create a better future. Studies Technology and engineering Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering student stories Studies Antti Salpakari Study abroad from home with Unite’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP) Courses /en/news/study-abroad-from-home-with-unites-virtual-exchange-credit-programme-vecp-courses Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:31:28 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1356907 at /en Studying abroad without leaving home is possible through Unite!’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP). New courses in computer science, language and intercultural competence are now open for applications. Collaboration Studies All students Unite Unite students doctoral students Cooperation Studies Aalto University Summer School 2020 Learning Lounge offers more study space on campus /en/news/learning-lounge-offers-more-study-space-on-campus Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:37:23 +0000 Pia Ojanperä 1355549 at /en Student, having a hard time finding a space? Campus Studies University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate All students campus services Campus Studies Learning Lounge Better AI models by incorporating user feedback into training /en/news/better-ai-models-by-incorporating-user-feedback-into-training Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:22:51 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1356561 at /en New research improves a popular method for fine-tuning AI models by 60% using visualization tools. Digitalisation and AI Research Technology and engineering Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI) artificial intelligence interaction machine learning research Research & Art Diagram showing individual and group behaviours, with comparison views of a robotic arm on a checkered floor. Creating robot prototypes in collaboration with other students motivates Viktor Solianoi /en/news/creating-robot-prototypes-in-collaboration-with-other-students-motivates-viktor-solianoi Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:36:00 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1356559 at /en Viktor Solianoi completed vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology. His passion for the field led him to study automation and robotics at Aalto University Studies Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation student stories automation robotics Studies Opiskelija Viktor Solianoi Aalto University received nearly 6,700 applications for its English-taught bachelor’s programmes /en/news/aalto-university-received-nearly-6700-applications-for-its-english-taught-bachelors-programmes Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:32:39 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1355707 at /en The most popular programmes in the application round for Aalto University's English-taught bachelor's programmes that closed on 22 January were International Business, Economics, and Computer Engineering Teaching Studies All Bachelor's Programmes applying studies Studies Kolme ihmistä kävelee ylös puisia portaita seinän vieressä, jossa on pystysuorat puusäleet ja roikkuvia koristeita. Register for the Unite! Training Programme on Sustainability for Prospective Leaders /en/news/register-for-the-unite-training-programme-on-sustainability-for-prospective-leaders Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:15:01 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1355907 at /en A transnational online programme for students, faculty, and leaders who want to advance sustainability initiatives within their institutions. Register by 13 February 2026. Collaboration Research Unite Unite staff Unite students postdoctoral researchers researchers in schools staff trainings trainings Cooperation Studies University People working at a table with laptops, sticky notes and coffee cups. One person is taking notes. Submit your ideas to the Unite! Widening Training Series for Researchers /en/news/submit-your-ideas-to-the-unite-widening-training-series-for-researchers Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:35:02 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1355551 at /en Unite!Widening invites staff, faculty and researchers from Aalto to help design a new, hands-on training series for researchers. Collaboration Research Teaching Unite Unite staff Unite students postdoctoral researchers researchers in schools staff trainings trainings Cooperation Studies University Person in lab coat points at a computer screen displaying microscopic images. Unite! and Widening logos are visible. Visit the electrical engineering laboratories in spring 2026 /en/news/visit-the-electrical-engineering-laboratories-in-spring-2026 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:01:20 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1355085 at /en Welcome to visit the Robotics Lab, the Acoustics Lab, the Electronics-ICT laboratory, and the ePowerHub laboratory! acoustics Campus Neljä kohtaa: kaiuton huone, keltainen robottikoira, ihmiset sinisessä huoneessa ja henkilö työskentelemässä laitteiden kanssa. Enhancing doctoral researchers’ work-life skills – Join the DOC+ events /en/news/enhancing-doctoral-researchers-work-life-skills-join-the-doc-events Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:57:35 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1354180 at /en Doctoral student or postdoc, have you been pondering about building a meaningful doctoral career? Or about the future of AI in research and working life? These events and learning opportunities are for you! Careers Collaboration Research All Doctoral Programmes doctoral candidates doctoral education doctoral students Research & Art Studies Text 'Doc+ initiative' with colourful explosion on black background. Slogan: Your skills. Your path. Your impact. Specialised AI models could be Finland's next global export /en/news/specialised-ai-models-could-be-finlands-next-global-export Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:48:51 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1353787 at /en Specialised, resource-efficient AI models could be the next competitive edge of our country, and a way to stand out among the use of large language models. Digitalisation and AI AI artificial intelligence automation product development solutions for sustainability sustainability Research & Art Työntekijä käyttää tablettia, kun robottikäsi hitsaa metallia ja kipinöitä lentää teollisuusympäristössä. Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Open for applications /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2026-open-for-applications Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:43:09 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353790 at /en The 2026 Unite! Seed Fund call is officially open, offering funding across three strategic lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026. Innovations Research Studies Teaching All Doctoral Programmes All students Teacher services Unite Unite staff Unite students postdoctoral researchers researchers in schools teachers Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Unite! Seed Fund 2026 announcement with a small plant sprouting from soil. Call now open for student activities, teaching, and research. Apply now: Unite! Seed Fund 2026 - Student Call /en/news/apply-now-unite-seed-fund-2026-student-call Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:12:25 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353782 at /en The Unite! Seed Fund call for 2026 is now open for students. Apply now for up to €20,000 per project, involving at least two Unite! Universities. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026. Innovations Research Studies Teaching All students Teacher services Unite Unite staff Unite students postdoctoral researchers researchers in schools teachers Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Text: Unite! Seed Fund for Students 2026. Call now open. Image: Seedling growing from soil. Join Unite's Well-Being Workshop Series /en/news/join-unites-well-being-workshop-series Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:14:35 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353758 at /en The interactive Zoom sessions are designed to support doctoral students’ well-being, strengthen a sense of belonging, and offer practical tools for success in their academic journey. Research Unite Unite staff Unite students Cooperation University Text: Belonging and Well-being, Online Workshop Series. Unite! logo and abstract flower design. Are you tired of bad news? /en/news/are-you-tired-of-bad-news Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:43:01 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1353017 at /en The Laboratory of Hope exhibition presents ideas for a brighter future from 5th February to 27th March 2026 Aalto stories Campus Marsio exhibitions future Research & Art Studies Text 'LABORATORY of HOPE' on a red and pink gradient background. 'HOPE' is highlighted in yellow.