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President Ilkka Niemelä to alumni: 'At Aalto, we dare to dream - and we dare to do'
Aalto Alumni Weekend brought together 1 400 alumni.
Assistant Professor Jiancheng Yang improves healthcare with AI
Yang is one of the nine newly recruited professors joining the ELLIS Institute Finland as principal investigators.Â
Hitesh Monga shaped his path in Aalto from a summer intern to a master’s graduate
Hitesh Monga, graduate from Communication Engineering master's major, shares the path that lead him ÄûÃʵ¼º½ and beyond
School of Electrical Engineering Alum of the Year 2025 Ville Voipio shares his insights on the importance of adaptability
Three themes guide Ville Voipio's career: digitalisation, sustainability and economic well-being. He received the Alum of the Year award at the Alumni Weekend event on 25 October 2025.
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
Researcher cracks new ‘kissing number’ bounds — besting AI in the process
researcher found three new bounds for the famous mathematical ‘kissing number’ dilemma
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.
Caterina Soldano pays attention to words in everyday situations
In the 100 words series, the Assistant Professor in Micro- and Nanosciences shares how she has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Ivan Vujaklija shares an accessible route for students and visitors
In the 100 words series, the Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering and Automation shares how he has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Aalto developing a multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme – students to choose their major during their studies
Set to launch in autumn of 2027, the new multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme will combine science & technology, business, and arts & design
Shaking up Tech encourages young women and minorities to explore technology
The Shaking up Tech event will take place on 22 January 2026. The Event is aimed at young women and gender minorities who are considering their future study and career paths.
Heikki Mannila appointed as Aalto University’s Associate Vice President, AI Strategy and Adoption
Mannila will begin in this position on 1 October 2025 and will also continue in his previous roles as a professor at the Department of Computer Science and as director of the multidisciplinary centre House of AI
Dean Jussi Ryynänen recruits different people for good balance
In the 100 words series, the Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering shares how he has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Maintenance break in ACRIS on 22th of September, 2025
Maintenance break in ACRIS on 22 September from 10:00 to 15:00.
Training offered in AI in research, data visualisation, cyber security + more – register now!
New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2025 are open.
Lauri Ström appointed Head of Investments
Ström will be responsible for the investment portfolio and investment strategy
Discovering the semiconductor industry through summer jobs
The growth and investment in the semiconductor industry in Finland is increasing the demand for skilled workers. With the support of six semiconductor companies, Aalto University has offered students the opportunity to undertake summer jobs in research groups related to the field.
Juuso Lehtonen: At its best, studying is a good counterbalance to sports
A speed skater's competitive career and studies can be combined with the support of the sports academy Urhea and the university
Double triumph: Aalto acoustics researchers win big in Italy
The International Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx) 2025 witnessed a remarkable achievement by researchers from the Aalto University Acoustics Lab, as Eloi Moliner and Professor Vesa Välimäki brought home two prestigious paper awards, showcasing cutting-edge innovation in audio signal processing.
It started with a breakthrough in research – ultrasharp imaging technology now fits on your fingertip
Agate Sensors, a startup originating from Aalto University, has raised €5.6 million in funding for its spectral sensor technology
