Latest news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/50261/feed News listing en 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. 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 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. Assistant Professor Jiancheng Yang improves healthcare with AI /en/news/assistant-professor-jiancheng-yang-improves-healthcare-with-ai Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:54:06 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1339523 at /en Yang is one of the nine newly recruited professors joining the ELLIS Institute Finland as principal investigators.  AI Appointments Henkilö mustassa pitkähihaisessa paidassa istuu modernissa toimistotilassa, tausta epätarkka. School of Electrical Engineering Alum of the Year 2025 Ville Voipio shares his insights on the importance of adaptability /en/news/school-of-electrical-engineering-alum-of-the-year-2025-ville-voipio-shares-his-insights-on-the Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:45:24 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1339186 at /en 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. Careers Collaboration Honoured Alumni stories AlumniWeekend alumni Awards and Recognition Cooperation Henkilö tummassa takissa seisoo tiili- ja kiviseinän vieressä, taustalla puisto ja puita. Publishing Research Data Alongside Research Articles /en/news/publishing-research-data-alongside-research-articles Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:25:20 +0000 Anne Sunikka 1338880 at /en 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 Services Research School of Science open access open science newsletter Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details. Who publishes our open access publications? /en/news/who-publishes-our-open-access-publications Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:45:52 +0000 Eeva Savolainen 1338869 at /en 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. Research Services School of Science newsletter open access open science Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details. Shaking up Tech encourages young women and minorities to explore technology /en/news/shaking-up-tech-encourages-young-women-and-minorities-to-explore-technology Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:52:31 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1336328 at /en 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. Studies Teaching technology industry upper secondary schools Studies Lukiolaisia Shaking up Tech -tapahtuman messualueella Training offered in AI in research, data visualisation, cyber security + more – register now! /en/news/training-offered-in-ai-in-research-data-visualisation-cyber-security-more-register-now Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:29:30 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1335949 at /en New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2025 are open. Services Research AI Research Data Management (RDM) open science artificial intelligence Research and innovation services newsletter Research & Art A pen and papers scattered with a tablet on top and a hand touching white symbols on the tablet screen. Does wireless charging work through the human body? /en/news/does-wireless-charging-work-through-the-human-body Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:08:33 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1334027 at /en What if pacemakers could be charged without changing batteries? Research & Art Kuvitus sydämestä, joka on yhdistetty tahdistimeen. Sydämentahdistimen pariston virta on matala, ja sitä ladataan langattomasti. Scientific Computing Skills: a new umbrella course for all researchers /en/news/scientific-computing-skills-a-new-umbrella-course-for-all-researchers Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:02:17 +0000 Enrico Glerean 1333651 at /en Today, computing skills are essential not only in academic research but also across industries. Take part in hands-on trainings provided by Aalto Scientific Computing and by partner organisations such as CodeRefinery and CSC IT Center for Science. Research Teaching All Doctoral Programmes Department of Applied Physics Department of Applied Physics Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Department of Built Environment Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Department of Civil Engineering Department of Communications and Networking Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics staff trainings Research & Art Studies Aalto Scientific Computing Unite!Energy Conference – Shaping the Future of Sustainable Energy /en/news/uniteenergy-conference-shaping-the-future-of-sustainable-energy Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:03:54 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1332343 at /en The annual Unite!Energy Conference 2025 will take place in Espoo, Finland, bringing together researchers, industry experts, and academics to explore energy storage, hydrogen technologies, and the future of clean energy. Collaboration Energy solutions Sustainability Unite Unite staff Unite students doctoral students University A glass ball with H2 symbol on green vegetation, surrounded by various eco and science icons. Visit the electrical engineering laboratories in autumn 2025 /en/news/visit-the-electrical-engineering-laboratories-in-autumn-2025 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:32:40 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1330458 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. Suggest the School of Electrical Engineering Alum of the Year 2025! /en/news/suggest-the-school-of-electrical-engineering-alum-of-the-year-2025 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:00:01 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1321264 at /en Submit your suggestion by 31 August 2025. AlumniWeekend Alumnus of the year Awards and Recognition Sähkötekniikan korkeakoulun vuoden alumni 2023 Heikki Holmberg kuvattuna Otaniemessä Micronovan tiloissa Okmeticin piikiekko-laatikko käsissään. Holmberg pääsi seuraamaan jo opiskeluaikoina puolijohdealalle merkittävän Micronovan rakentamista. Kuva: Niina Norjamäki / Aalto-yliopisto Spring term open science highlight: Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony /en/news/spring-term-open-science-highlight-aalto-open-science-award-ceremony Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:04:24 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1320952 at /en We gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 and discuss open science topics with the Aalto community. Campus Services Honoured Research A Grid Research Data Management (RDM) open science Research and innovation services newsletter Awards and Recognition Campus Research & Art Five people with a diploma and flowers. New department heads and deputies appointed at the School of Electrical Engineering /en/news/new-department-heads-and-deputies-appointed-at-the-school-of-electrical-engineering Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:31:51 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1320932 at /en Tomi Laurila will take over as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, while Tuomas Savolainen will taker over as Director of the Metsähovi Radio Observatory. Ville Viikari and Tapio Lokki will remain in their current roles. Appointments University Ville Viikari, Tapio Lokki, Tomi Laurila ja Tuomas Savolainen. Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony /en/news/join-us-for-the-aalto-open-science-award-2024-ceremony Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:55:25 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1312039 at /en All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required! Services Honoured Research A Grid School of Chemical Engineering School of Arts, Design and Architecture Research Data Management (RDM) open science doctoral education Research and innovation services newsletter Awards and Recognition Research & Art Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony, May 20, 2025, 1-2.30pm, Mordor A Grid, Otakaari 5 02150 Espoo. Programme: Welcome words, award video screening, AALTOLAB, Aki Vehtari, Rupesh Vyas, panel discussion on open science, coffee & ice cream. All Aaltonians welcome! Visit the laboratories of the School of Electrical Engineering in spring 2025 /en/news/visit-the-laboratories-of-the-school-of-electrical-engineering-in-spring-2025 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:41:20 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1299603 at /en We organise visits to 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. Training to support research offered in AI, ethics, data management, software – register now /en/news/training-to-support-research-offered-in-ai-ethics-data-management-software-register-now Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:02:18 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1299483 at /en New topics included! Registrations for spring 2025 are open. Services Research AI Research Data Management (RDM) open science artificial intelligence doctoral education Research and innovation services newsletter Research & Art A pen and papers scattered with a tablet on top and a hand touching white symbols on the tablet screen. ELEC Award Ceremony and Christmas Lunch 2024 awarded for the most exceptional achievements /en/news/elec-award-ceremony-and-christmas-lunch-2024-awarded-for-the-most-exceptional-achievements Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:51:32 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1272506 at /en On Tuesday, December 17, the School of Electrical Engineering gathered to celebrate the most significant teaching, research and impact achievements of the year 2024. Read more about the awards and achievements University awards honouring Awards and Recognition University Ryhmä ihmisiä seisoo luentosalissa pitäen todistuksia ja kukkakimppuja, etualalla on tuoleja.