News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/50531/feed News listing en Life inside the rock: Otaniemi’s ‘catacombs’ as a living lab for research and education /en/news/life-inside-the-rock-otaniemis-catacombs-as-a-living-lab-for-research-and-education Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:12 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1356741 at /en Building underground calls for research and expertise from many fields. We descended into a tunnel right from the Aalto University campus. Technology and engineering Aalto University Magazine geotechnics urban-planning construction Aalto Magazine Ihmiset kypärissä ja liiveissä istuvat luolamaisessa huoneessa katsomassa esitystä näytöllä. Henkilö osoittaa näyttöä. How an Aalto alum uses data to help replace fossil fuels /en/news/how-an-aalto-alum-uses-data-to-help-replace-fossil-fuels Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:56:54 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1356925 at /en Yuri Kroyan, an energy industry associate, develops advanced statistical models to describe and predict how the world can move away from fossil fuels. Energy solutions Careers Aalto University Magazine Alumni stories energy technics Aalto Magazine Henkilö tummassa puvussa seisoo suuren ikkunan ääressä, josta näkyy meri. Etualalla on sininen sohva. Hope is not just awaited – it is studied, questioned and created at Aalto University /en/news/hope-is-not-just-awaited-it-is-studied-questioned-and-created-at-aalto-university Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:41:04 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1356734 at /en 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. Arts and design Research Aalto University Magazine Aalto Magazine Kollaasikuvassa kolme tiukasti rajattua ja hieman sumennettua henkilökuvaa, joissa värisävyinä violetti, punainen, vihreä ja keltainen. Aalto University Magazine in search of hope /en/news/aalto-university-magazine-in-search-of-hope Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:16:59 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1355702 at /en 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. University Aalto University Magazine Aalto Magazine Henkilö pitää kahta keltaista lehteä värikkään näyttelyn edessä, jossa on erilaisia julisteita ja tekstitauluja. What drives success in the film and audiovisual industries? New research to support growth and competitiveness /en/news/what-drives-success-in-the-film-and-audiovisual-industries-new-research-to-support-growth-and Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:25:17 +0000 Pirita Posti 1357687 at /en 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. Arts and design Business and economics Collaboration Digitalisation and AI Global business dynamics Innovations Research Business Finland Creative Sustainability Creative Technologies Department of Film (ELO) School of Arts, Design and Architecture business cooperation cooperation research Cooperation Research & Art Johanna Wartio, Susanna Helke ja Ilkka Matila Aalto-yliopisto. We ensure safety by preparing and practicing in advance /en/news/we-ensure-safety-by-preparing-and-practicing-in-advance Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:22:27 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 581846 at /en In February, National Preparedness Day is celebrated on February 7th and Emergency Number Day on February 11th. Campus Incident safety plans University logo New names for 13 meeting rooms at the Undergraduate Centre /en/news/new-names-for-13-meeting-rooms-at-the-undergraduate-centre Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:57:09 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1355926 at /en Suggestions for names related to the themes of time and seasons were gathered for some of the rooms. Campus University Dipoli Harald Herlin Learning Centre Otaniemi undergraduate centre Campus University Otakaari 1 aerial winter Pic by Mikko Raskinen / Aalto University Participate in the Spring 2026 trainings! /en/news/participate-in-the-spring-2026-trainings Wed, 21 Aug 2019 08:05:12 +0000 Anonymous 136251 at /en Employees are offered plenty of staff training opportunities - have a look of the courses offerings and register! Services staff trainings University Image: Unto Rautio, Enhancing doctoral researchers’ work-life skills – Join the DOC+ events /en/news/enhancing-doctoral-researchers-work-life-skills-join-the-doc-events Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:57:35 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1354180 at /en 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! Careers Collaboration Research All Doctoral Programmes doctoral candidates doctoral education doctoral students Research & Art Studies Text 'Doc+ initiative' with colourful explosion on black background. Slogan: Your skills. Your path. Your impact. 2 million euro donation ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University's new multidisciplinary Bachelor’s programme – Donors: Matti Alahuhta, Sari Baldauf, Antti Herlin, and Jorma Ollila /en/news/2-million-euro-donation-to-aalto-universitys-new-multidisciplinary-bachelors-programme-donors-matti Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:15:41 +0000 Riikka Haikarainen 1352998 at /en Set to launch in autumn 2027, the multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme combines technology, business, arts, and design Donations Studies Teaching fundraising Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Kaksi ihmistä, Matti Alahuhta ja Sari Baldauf, istuvat harmaissa nojatuoleissa tumman verhon edessä. Toinen pukeutunut siniseen pukuun, toinen ruskeaan mekkoon. Support for staff and students impacted by the crisis in Iran /en/news/support-for-staff-and-students-impacted-by-the-crisis-in-iran Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:53:48 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1352346 at /en The university supports and helps staff and students in dealing with the crisis Health and wellbeing University Aalto University employee wellbeing wellbeing University A-logo, Aalto-yliopisto, Kuva: Anni Kääriä Support for students impacted by the crisis in Iran /en/news/support-for-students-impacted-by-the-crisis-in-iran Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:06:15 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1352343 at /en The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis Health and wellbeing University Aalto University All Doctoral Programmes All students wellbeing University A-logo, Aalto-yliopisto, Kuva: Anni Kääriä Aalto University's master's programmes attract global interest /en/news/aalto-universitys-masters-programmes-attract-global-interest Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:06:38 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1351587 at /en In the master's application round that ended on January 2nd, Aalto received 7513 applications from representatives of 106 different nationalities. Studies applying master's admissions master's programmes Studies Kolme ihmistä istuu sohvalla ja katsoo kirjaa yhdessä kirjastossa, taustalla kirjahyllyjä. Our fundraising campaign is continuing - see how Aaltonians can participate /en/news/our-fundraising-campaign-is-continuing-see-how-aaltonians-can-participate Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:31:24 +0000 Anitta Pirnes 1298196 at /en Already 1,000 new donors have showed their support ÄûÃʵ¼º½. See how you can get involved and spread the word University campaigns fundraising University A collage of various 'A' letters in different fonts and styles. In the centre, 'A! Sign of Change' on a black background. President's Letter, 17 December 2025 - Hope can be found in sense of community and even small acts of change /en/news/presidents-letter-17-december-2025-hope-can-be-found-in-sense-of-community-and-even-small-acts-of Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:55:54 +0000 Riikka Haikarainen 1347321 at /en ‘During heavy times, hope can be found in our community and collective actions towards a better future,’ says Ilkka Niemelä University presidents University Rehtori Ilkka Niemelä katse kameraan suunnattuna, kuvattuna Dipolissa Support for those concerned about flooding in South‑east Asia /en/news/support-for-those-concerned-about-flooding-in-south-east-asia Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:15:31 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1345457 at /en The university supports and helps staff and students in dealing with the crisis. University Aalto University All Doctoral Programmes All students University Tall dry grasses protrude through a blanket of snow, with a distant line of trees visible on the horizon under a cloudy sky. Deadline approaching for the three mandatory courses – please complete them soon /en/news/deadline-approaching-for-the-three-mandatory-courses-please-complete-them-soon Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:41:03 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1344976 at /en All staff must complete courses of data protection and information security, cyber security and the Code of Conduct by the end of 2025 Code of Conduct cyber security data protection information security staff trainings University Cyber. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Aki-Pekka Sinikoski Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel on 6 December 2025 /en/news/independence-day-decorations-for-aalto-personnel-on-6-december-2025 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:51:45 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1345160 at /en The President of Finland awards decorations ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations! honours University Suomen Leijonan komentajamerkki Call for nominations for Millennium Technology Prize is open /en/news/call-for-nominations-for-millennium-technology-prize-is-open Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:21:44 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1343664 at /en MTP is the world’s leading award focused on technological innovations for a better life – you can suggest a nominee Millennium Technology Prize University Kandidaattikeskuksen amfiteatteri keskellä aurinkoisena syyspäivänä, puiden lehdet alkavat kellastumaan Stay safe near metro stations /en/news/stay-safe-near-metro-stations Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:50:23 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1344850 at /en When walking on the streets, it is crucial to stay alert to avoid being scammed. Campus University All students campus Campus University Aalto-yliopisto Kauppakorkeakoulu Väre A Bloc ylhäältä joulukuu 2018 Kuva: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto-yliopisto