/en/listing/50336/feed News listing en /en/news/the-real-reasons-endurance-sank-study-finds-shackleton-knew-of-ships-shortcomings Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1337389 at /en A world-first study reveals the famed polar explorer was aware of worrying structural shortcomings in the ill-fated ship – Endurance was not designed for compressive ice conditions – yet it set sail anyway. Technology and engineering Research Aalto Ice Tank arctic marine technology Press releases Research & Art A man in a dark blue shirt and black trousers leaning against brown rock wall near a fireplace with candles. /en/news/ships-must-adapt-to-a-warming-arctic-finnish-research-is-at-the-forefront-of-better-design Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:21:24 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1337383 at /en Aalto University expertise is in high demand as changing sea ice conditions open up new maritime routes. Technology and engineering Research arctic marine technology Cooperation Research & Art Punainen pienoismalli vene testaa jäänmurtokykyjä suuressa sisätilojen jäätankissa. /en/news/aalto-developing-a-multidisciplinary-bachelors-programme-students-to-choose-their-major-during-their Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:08:43 +0000 Riikka Haikarainen 1337369 at /en Set to launch in autumn of 2027, the new multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme will combine science & technology, business, and arts & design Teaching Studies University Studies University Kampuspyöräilijät Korkeakouluaukiolla /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 /en/news/heikki-mannila-appointed-as-aalto-universitys-associate-vice-president-ai-strategy-and-adoption Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:05:38 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1336592 at /en 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 Careers artificial intelligence strategy Appointments University Mies, jolla on tumma puvuntakki ja vaaleansininen paita, seisoo puukehysikkunan vieressä. /en/news/finlands-smallest-large-carnivore-seeks-new-forests-remote-sensing-supports-wolverine-conservation Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:20:14 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1336589 at /en Satellite data and snow track surveys reveal that wolverines have returned to Southern Finland. While the national population is growing, the species remains endangered. A new study sheds light on the forest environments that support its survival. Research Aalto University Magazine geoinformatics remote sensing Aalto Magazine Research & Art Kaksi sinistä eläimen tassunjälkeä mustilla ääriviivoilla valkoisella taustalla. /en/news/environmental-impact-of-bio-based-plastics-may-exceed-fossil-based-alternatives-study-finds Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:31:13 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1336550 at /en For the environment, what really matters is the life cycle of a plastic and how it is used. Sustainability Materials and natural resources Research bioproducts projects Cooperation Cooperation Research & Art Rypsipeltomaisema /en/news/rapid-growth-of-solar-power-in-finland-could-crash-summer-electricity-prices-new-study-warns-of Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:56:39 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1336517 at /en Finland must rethink its power market to safeguard clean energy investments. Research Sustainability Technology and engineering energy solar energy solar panels Press releases Research & Art Laaja aurinkopaneelikenttä, riveissä paneeleita vihreällä ruoholla, osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. /en/news/maintenance-break-in-acris-on-22th-of-september-2025 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:25:19 +0000 Laura Mure 1336228 at /en Maintenance break in ACRIS on 22 September from 10:00 to 15:00. Services ACRIS outage Research and innovation services Research & Art Acris service break and new features text and red background. /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 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. /en/news/lauri-strom-appointed-head-of-investments Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:04:02 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1336050 at /en Ström will be responsible for the investment portfolio and investment strategy Careers endowment endowment portfolio Appointments University Henkilö, jolla on valkoinen paita ja tummansininen puvuntakki, seisoo sisätiloissa kirkkaan ikkunan lähellä. /en/news/student-innovators-seal-a-new-future-for-silicon Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:13:34 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1335954 at /en The Product Development Project course pairs multi-disciplinary student teams with industrial partners to find sustainable solutions to real-world problems. Innovations Design Collaboration Aalto University Magazine Product Development Project (PdP) Aalto Magazine Cooperation Kaksi ihmistä seisoo suuren näytön edessä, jossa näkyy geometrisia, punaisia ja valkoisia muotoja. /en/news/maritime-safety-award-sea-sunday-presented-to-professor-emeritus-pentti-kujala Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:56:42 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1334222 at /en Pentti Kujala has over 40 years of experience studying marine structures and vessels. Honoured Technology and engineering awards honoured marine industry marine technology Awards and Recognition Pekka Kujala ja meriturvallisuuden Sea Sunday -palkinto /en/news/staff-week-planting-seeds-for-the-development-of-joint-learning-ecosystems Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:45:26 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1334169 at /en Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland, invites academic and administrative staff from across Europe for its Staff Training Week in November. The four-day program will focus on practical collaboration in the design and implementation of joint educational initiatives. Collaboration Teaching Teacher services Unite Unite staff teaching development Cooperation Group speaking to a small audience. Whiteboard, colourful pens on the table. Green and orange chairs around the table. /en/news/aalto-university-president-ilkka-niemela-growth-companies-and-established-industries-need-people Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:22:52 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1334091 at /en University graduates have a valuable role to play in renewing society, says Ilkka Niemelä in his speech to open the academic year Aalto Award Aalto Day One Marsio opening of the academic year University Lukuvuoden 2025-2026 avajaisten akateeminen kulkue matkalla avajaisjuhlaan. /en/news/aalto-community-members-awarded-at-the-opening-of-the-academic-year Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:58:57 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1334097 at /en The pioneers of Aalto's satellite research were awarded with the new Innovation Award University Aalto Day One Aalto Award honoured Awards and Recognition University Neljä palkittua henkilöä tummiin pukeutuneina vastaanottamassa kukkakimppuja lukuvuoden avajaisissa. /en/news/nominate-candidates-for-aalto-pioneering-excellence-award Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:16:14 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1334035 at /en The award is granted yearly to teams addressing unique challenges and striving for sustainable value creation and superior performance. Propose nominees for award recipients by 24 September! Honoured awards honouring Awards and Recognition Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award 2023 photos by Mary-Ann Alfthan and Mikko Raskinen.jpg /en/news/what-will-tomorrows-infrastructure-be-made-of Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:09:43 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1332755 at /en Construction remains a major climate culprit, yet it could also hold the key to cutting emissions. Change is already underway in infrastructure materials, as researchers, cities and companies work together to find more sustainable – even carbon-storing – ways to build. Living environments Innovations Research Aalto University Magazine infrastructures materials construction Aalto Magazine Research & Art Kaksi paidatonta miestä peitettynä valkoisella ja harmaalla savella, kasvokkain neutraalilla taustalla. /en/news/aalto-university-magazine-explores-acts-of-change Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:53:27 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1333449 at /en In its September issue, Aalto University Magazine highlights people and ideas that break routines and create change – from science to construction, from food to new materials. University Aalto University Magazine Aalto Magazine Henkilö lukee lehteä, kaksi muuta kopiota lasipöydällä, taustalla ruskea sohva, jossa on tyynyjä. /en/news/money-for-student-wellbeing-how-would-you-spend-14-000-euros Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:00:09 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1332330 at /en Submit your proposal for a participatory budgeting project to improve student wellbeing on campus by 21st September 2025. The winner of the feasible ideas will be voted on during 2025. Campus Sustainability University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate All Doctoral Programmes All students Otaniemi studies wellbeing Campus Studies University Kolme reppuselkäistä ihmistä seisoo vuokrapyörien vierellä punatiilisen rakennuksen ulkopuolella.