DigiEduHack is here again: prepare your challenge or apply as a participant!
DigiEduHack is an EU initiative that aims to foster grassroots innovation, collaboration and creativity and to drive positive change in digital education. Everyone is welcome to participate and contribute to the future of digital education.
Aalto University grants honorary doctorate to Ari Niemelä
The Head of Hull Basic Design at the Meyer Turku shipyard, Ari Niemelä, is one of the world's leading experts in ship hull design. He has developed pioneering advances that have promoted Finnish shipbuilding expertise around the globe and enabled the implementation of complex new ship concepts.
National Researcher's Profile Tool launched
Researchers can create a nationally visible profile in Research.fi portal. Profile is compiled with information transferred from organisations and ORCID service and information already transferred to Research.fi. Released in November 2022 as a beta version, the Researcher's Profile Tool was officially launched on 25 May 2023.
Professor appointments at the School of Engineering 2022–2023
Dean Gary Marquis has appointed six new professors between June 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023
In September, 15 new Academy Researcher Fellows will start at Aalto
The Academy of Finland has granted Aalto University funding for 15 Academy Research Fellowships
Nearly 20 million euros for research
A total of 45 researchers received Academy Research Fellow and Academy Project funding from the Academy of Finland
Kari Tammi and Jussi Ryynänen appointed deans
Professor Kari Tammi will start as Dean of the School of Engineering on 1 July and Professor Jussi Ryynänen will become Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering on 1 August
Napping pods opened for use
Campus' first napping pods have opened for use. Please read the instructions before booking a pod!
Love and poetry - the artists were inspired by the passion conveyed by the university's research
Engineering Materials, an art collection for K1, K2, and K3 buildings, was published
Kurotuksia - Higher Powers student exhibition blending math and arts opened at Heureka
Aalto University's interdisciplinary course "Crystal Flowers in Mirror Rooms: Mathematics meets Art and Architecture" culminates in the exhibition Kurotuksia - Higher Powers, which opens today at Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre. It celebrates a decade of promoting interdisciplinary interaction in the course and is the second time the course has an exhibition at Heureka.
Aalto University hosts annual meeting of the leading Nordic technical universities and assumes Nordic Five Tech presidency
The two-day event focused on addressing global challenges while aligning with Nordic values.
Inspiring students teach Aalto University Junior workshops as experts in their fields
Junior offers children and young people a peek at Aalto University’s offerings. Read more about the activities and how you can donate to support the education of future professionals
Football player Tim Väyrynen and basketball player Helmi Tulonen are among Aalto University’s URHEA students
‘Aalto University has supported us in combining professional sports and studies in accordance with the principles of Urhea.’
The Academy of Finland awards Ville Vuorinen for his research on the spread of the COVID-19 disease
Ville Vuorinen, who studies the physics of air and fluid flows, is awarded for his exceptional scientific courage and creativity, as well as for his work to promote the social impact of science.
Perspectives on open data: Aalto Research Data Uncovered
Marika Tervahartiala and Kamyar Hasanzadeh took the stage to share their insights on opening geographic and visual data.
Professor Risto Kosonen has been appointed vice-president of the European HVAC Industry Federation
Kosonen’s appointment was decided at the annual meeting of the Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning associations, REHVA, on May 12.
"I'm more corageous." - Why co-teaching. Listen to a podcast
New season of Future-led learning podcast takes you to a very practical level of working with students. This season includes topical issues such as academic advising, inclusion, co-teaching and sustainability. Topic for the last episode of this season is co-teaching.
Jessica Sinikoski: Events must have room for a little magic
'My mission is to communicate what Aalto sounds, looks, smells, tastes and feels like, make the message tangible. As we are very close to nature in Otaniemi, the experience should have a bit of tree needles and soil in it, but it should also represent innovation, creativity and social impact.'
