/en/listing/52326/feed News listing en /en/news/carbon-based-radicals-at-the-frontier-of-solar-cell-technology Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:08:27 +0000 Virpi Raski 1338595 at /en Could a single unpaired electron change the future of solar energy? Energy solutions Sustainability Technology and engineering Bio Materiality bioproducts solar cells solar panels Press releases Research & Art Moderni rakennus, jossa värikäs laatoitettu julkisivu, jossa integroitu aurinkopaneeli. Taivas on kirkas ja vaaleansininen. /en/news/more-electric-car-chargers-added-on-campus Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:16:56 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1337447 at /en Ten new charging devices have been installed on the Otaniemi campus. Campus Sustainability Donations University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Otaniemi Campus Cooperation Sähköauton laturit Kemistintie 1 /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/the-first-finnish-introductory-work-on-materials-science-is-published Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:34:41 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1337095 at /en Professor Sami Franssila’s book Aine (“Matter”) introduces the fundamentals and phenomena of materials science in a way that speaks to both students and readers interested in science. The work is the first Finnish-language general university-level presentation in the field. 'Aine' covers the full spectrum of materials, from metals to polymers and from ceramics to composites. Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering books materials material science teaching Research & Art Aine-kirjan kansi /en/news/seminar-legacy-awakens-celebrates-professor-tapani-vuorinens-career Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:20:04 +0000 Virpi Raski 1336593 at /en Legacy Awakens: An inspiring journey through science and design explores scientific and design-oriented approaches to the sustainable use and processing of biomass and highlights collaboration across academic disciplines and between academia and industry. The seminar is organized to celebrate the long career of Aalto Distinguished Professor Tapani Vuorinen as a researcher, educator, and industry partner. Teaching Careers academic career professors careers University Tapani Vuorinen at a podium holding papers. /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/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/invisible-triumph-how-a-finnish-invention-powers-modern-microelectronics Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:35:49 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1334213 at /en Atomic layer deposition (ALD), developed in Finland, is a semiconductor manufacturing method at the heart of modern technology, enabling ever-smaller computers, smartphones, and everyday devices. Innovations Research Technology and engineering ALD Department of Chemistry and Materials Science MLD processes School of Chemical Engineering half conductors thin films Press releases Research & Art Kaksi pyöreää kiekkoa kumikäsineisiin puetuissa käsissä, yksi metallinen ja yksi sininen, laboratorioympäristössä. /en/news/researchers-unlock-a-stronger-greener-way-to-bond-wood-finnish-pulp-fiber-could-be-used-to-bond-wood Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:35:53 +0000 Virpi Raski 1336018 at /en Researchers at Aalto University have developed a groundbreaking wood bonding method using primarily pulp fibers from Finnish forestry. The resulting bonding interface is twice as strong as natural wood while highly resistant to water. This breakthrough could transform sustainable construction by reducing reliance on petroleum-based adhesives. Sustainability Research Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems biomass bioeconomy biotechnics bioproducts sustainability forests construction cellulose Press releases Research & Art Lähikuva kädestä, joka pitää pientä puukuutiota, jossa on vinoviivoja ja lovi keskellä, vaaleaa taustaa vasten. /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/discovering-the-semiconductor-industry-through-summer-jobs Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:31:48 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1335934 at /en The growth and investment in the semiconductor industry in Finland is increasing the demand for skilled workers. With the support of six semiconductor companies, Aalto University has offered students the opportunity to undertake summer jobs in research groups related to the field. Cooperation Ihmisten joukko seisoo huoneessa hyllyjen ja laatikoiden kanssa, monilla on punaiset kaulanauhat ja mustat tai raidalliset paidat. /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/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/bio-materials-cookbook-awakens-the-inventor-within Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:05:53 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1334024 at /en The hands-on projects in Marvelous Materials encourage creative experimentation using ingredients from household cupboards, nature and even your compost bin Sustainability Teaching Aalto Junior Kolme lasta, joilla on laboratoriotakit, tekevät tiedekokeita violetin aineen kanssa. /en/news/on-the-go-a-new-life-for-an-old-blade Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:08:38 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1333658 at /en Startup Reverlast repurposes discarded wind turbine blades into durable floating docks, the first of which supports a beloved community sauna on the university’s shoreline. Sustainability Entrepreneurship Aalto University Magazine start-ups Aalto Magazine A person standing by the water, wearing swimming trunks.