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Life inside the rock: Otaniemi’s ‘catacombs’ as a living lab for research and education
Building underground calls for research and expertise from many fields. We descended into a tunnel right from the Aalto University campus.
How an Aalto alum uses data to help replace fossil fuels
Yuri Kroyan, an energy industry associate, develops advanced statistical models to describe and predict how the world can move away from fossil fuels.
Hope is not just awaited – it is studied, questioned and created at Aalto University
According to the dictionary, hope is the feeling that something desirable is likely to happen. A writer set out to search for hope on the university campus – and encountered fulfilled wishes, critical hope studies, and the kind of hope you have to create yourself.
Aalto University Magazine in search of hope
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.
What drives success in the film and audiovisual industries? New research to support growth and competitiveness
Aalto University Department of Film is leading a €1.6 million Co-Innovation research project, SmartSuccessAV, funded by Business Finland. The project aims to gain new research-based knowledge on how success in the Film and AV industry is managed and how decision-making is structured as production, financing, and distribution structures change.
We ensure safety by preparing and practicing in advance
In February, National Preparedness Day is celebrated on February 7th and Emergency Number Day on February 11th.
New names for 13 meeting rooms at the Undergraduate Centre
Suggestions for names related to the themes of time and seasons were gathered for some of the rooms.
Participate in the Spring 2026 trainings!
Employees are offered plenty of staff training opportunities - have a look of the courses offerings and register!
Enhancing doctoral researchers’ work-life skills – Join the DOC+ events
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!
2 million euro donation ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University's new multidisciplinary Bachelor’s programme – Donors: Matti Alahuhta, Sari Baldauf, Antti Herlin, and Jorma Ollila
Set to launch in autumn 2027, the multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme combines technology, business, arts, and design
Support for staff and students impacted by the crisis in Iran
The university supports and helps staff and students in dealing with the crisis
Support for students impacted by the crisis in Iran
The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis
Aalto University's master's programmes attract global interest
In the master's application round that ended on January 2nd, Aalto received 7513 applications from representatives of 106 different nationalities.
Our fundraising campaign is continuing - see how Aaltonians can participate
Already 1,000 new donors have showed their support ÄûÃʵ¼º½. See how you can get involved and spread the word
President's Letter, 17 December 2025 - Hope can be found in sense of community and even small acts of change
‘During heavy times, hope can be found in our community and collective actions towards a better future,’ says Ilkka Niemelä
Support for those concerned about flooding in South‑east Asia
The university supports and helps staff and students in dealing with the crisis.
Deadline approaching for the three mandatory courses – please complete them soon
All staff must complete courses of data protection and information security, cyber security and the Code of Conduct by the end of 2025
Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel on 6 December 2025
The President of Finland awards decorations ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
Call for nominations for Millennium Technology Prize is open
MTP is the world’s leading award focused on technological innovations for a better life – you can suggest a nominee
Stay safe near metro stations
When walking on the streets, it is crucial to stay alert to avoid being scammed.
