News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/50691/feed News listing en Major funding powers development of next-generation machine technology aimed at productivity leap in export sectors /en/news/major-funding-powers-development-of-next-generation-machine-technology-aimed-at-productivity-leap-in Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:42:30 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1347330 at /en The BEST research project is developing new types of sealing, bearing, and damping technology. Technology and engineering Collaboration Business Finland energy efficiency marine industry paper industry funded projects technology Cooperation Research & Art arotor adjustable stiffness test setup New prior licence model ensures immediate open access ÄűĂʵĽş˝â€™s research publications /en/news/new-prior-licence-model-ensures-immediate-open-access-to-aaltos-research-publications Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:17:03 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1347183 at /en Prior licence model supports immediate open access and researchers' rights to their peer-reviewed manuscripts. Services Research open access library resources library services open science Research & Art Iso Aalto-valologo ja nainen kävelemässä Study: Internal combustion engine can achieve zero-emission combustion and double efficiency /en/news/study-internal-combustion-engine-can-achieve-zero-emission-combustion-and-double-efficiency Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:54:34 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1347181 at /en A new combustion concept that utilizes argon could completely eliminate nitrogen oxide emissions from internal combustion engines and double their efficiency compared to diesel engines. Energy solutions Research Sustainability Technology and engineering energy green hydrogen Research & Art Suuri rahtialus, joka on lastattu värikkäillä konteilla, purjehtii sinisen meren yli osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. Nominate your candidate for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching at the School of Engineering /en/news/nominate-your-candidate-for-the-2025-award-for-achievements-in-teaching-at-the-school-of-engineering Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:41:46 +0000 Heidy Tiits-Tikkanen 1345460 at /en Staff and students of the School of Engineering are invited to nominate candidates for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching. Collaboration Studies Teaching Technology and engineering University Department of Built Environment Department of Civil Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering School of Engineering awards education pedagogy teachers teaching development Awards and Recognition Studies University Kaksi ihmistä seisoo suurten näyttöjen edessä, joissa näkyy ilmakuva karttoja. Toinen osoittaa karttaa. Make proposals to the Publication Forum about the leading publication channels in your field /en/news/make-proposals-to-the-publication-forum-about-the-leading-publication-channels-in-your-field Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:59:43 +0000 Eeva Savolainen 1344840 at /en Proposals for publication channels to be upgraded to level 2 may be submitted in the JUFO portal until 28 February 2026. Services Research open access open science Research & Art Abstract image with swirling patterns in blue, pink, and orange hues. 40 year old Oskari Vilamo Fund awarded the best theses on building trade /en/news/40-year-old-oskari-vilamo-fund-awarded-the-best-theses-on-building-trade Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:07:31 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 1342067 at /en The Oskari Vilamo fund, which is part of the Business Education fund, awarded the best doctoral theses and diploma theses in November. The fund is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. One doctoral dissertation and six master's thesis were awarded in Aalto University. Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Civil Engineering Awards and Recognition Oskari Vilamon säätiön apurahan saajat 2025. The Publication Forum Steering Group: Level 3 will be abandoned, and term “Level 0” will be discontinued /en/news/the-publication-forum-steering-group-level-3-will-be-abandoned-and-term-level-0-will-be-discontinued Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:52:37 +0000 Eeva Savolainen 1341384 at /en The discontinuation of Level 3 will not affect the university funding calculations for the years 2025–2028. Research Services open access open science Research & Art BMM School of Engineering Alum of the Year Mika Viljanmaa: There’s no point in developing something useless /en/news/alum-of-the-year-mika-viljanmaa-no-point-in-developing-something-useless Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:15:00 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1339520 at /en Viljanmaa, an award-winning inventor, calls Otaniemi his professional and spiritual home. Technology and engineering Honoured Collaboration Alumni stories AlumniWeekend Alumnus of the year alumni career stories Awards and Recognition Cooperation Mika Viljanmaa, Insinööritieteiden korkeakoulun Vuoden alumni 2025 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. Introducing Journal Search Tool /en/news/introducing-journal-search-tool Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:42:17 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1337397 at /en Search for the journals included in open access agreements 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. The real reasons Endurance sank – study finds Shackleton knew of ship’s shortcomings /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. Ships must adapt to a warming Arctic – Finnish research is at the forefront of better design /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. 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 Environmental impact of bio-based plastics may exceed fossil-based alternatives, study finds /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 Rapid growth of solar power in Finland could crash summer electricity prices – new study warns of economic risks /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. 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 ForsgĂĄrd 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. Maritime safety award Sea Sunday presented to Professor Emeritus Pentti Kujala /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 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. Unite! Seed Fund 2025 – Aalto involved in 15 projects /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2025-aalto-involved-in-15-projects Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:17:35 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1332336 at /en From the 2025 Seed Fund call, 30 proposals were selected for funding. Aalto is involved in 15 of these projects and coordinates one. Collaboration Research Teaching Technology and engineering Unite Unite staff Unite students Awards and Recognition Cooperation A young green seedling with water droplets in soil. 'unite!' text is written on the yellow-orange background.