Read the news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/834566/feed News listing en Future makers research batteries, cryptography and plastic recycling /en/news/future-makers-research-batteries-cryptography-and-plastic-recycling Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:44:51 +0000 Ville Heirola 1346105 at /en The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University. Energy solutions Research Sustainability Technology and engineering battery technology energy fundings recycling technology Research & Art Neljä miestä muodollisissa vaatteissa eri ympäristöissä. Yhdellä poolopaita, muilla puvut ja solmiot. New research: Reliable electricity can no longer be taken for granted – the green transition may require fossil fuel as backup /en/news/new-research-reliable-electricity-can-no-longer-be-taken-for-granted-the-green-transition-may Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:21:12 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1341277 at /en Although Finland's electricity system has been exceptionally reliable, this may not necessarily be the case in the future. A recent study by Aalto University warns that without further investment in flexible production and demand management, the security of the electricity supply could deteriorate significantly as early as the 2030s. Research energy energy availability Press releases Research & Art Tuulivoimalat kohoavat tiheän metsän yläpuolella kirkkaalla taivaalla. Hitesh Monga shaped his path in Aalto from a summer intern to a master’s graduate /en/news/hitesh-monga-shaped-his-path-in-aalto-from-a-summer-intern-to-a-masters-graduate Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:47:55 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1339883 at /en Hitesh Monga, graduate from Communication Engineering master's major, shares the path that lead him ÄûÃʵ¼º½ and beyond Studies Technology and engineering 5G AI Alumni stories ELEC, Master's Programmes School of Electrical Engineering student stories Studies Hitesh Monga wearing Tutor in Aalto University shirt and overalls, standing in front of a brick wall with metal artwork School of Electrical Engineering Alum of the Year 2025 Ville Voipio shares his insights on the importance of adaptability /en/news/school-of-electrical-engineering-alum-of-the-year-2025-ville-voipio-shares-his-insights-on-the Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:45:24 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1339186 at /en Three themes guide Ville Voipio's career: digitalisation, sustainability and economic well-being. He received the Alum of the Year award at the Alumni Weekend event on 25 October 2025. Careers Collaboration Honoured Alumni stories AlumniWeekend alumni Awards and Recognition Cooperation Henkilö tummassa takissa seisoo tiili- ja kiviseinän vieressä, taustalla puisto ja puita. 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. Researcher cracks new ‘kissing number’ bounds — besting AI in the process /en/news/researcher-cracks-new-kissing-number-bounds-besting-ai-in-the-process Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:17:40 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1339191 at /en researcher found three new bounds for the famous mathematical ‘kissing number’ dilemma Research Press releases Kuusi valkoista kasvoa ympäröi hymyilevän purppuran keskustan keltaisella taustalla. Who publishes our open access publications? /en/news/who-publishes-our-open-access-publications Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:45:52 +0000 Eeva Savolainen 1338869 at /en Researchers at Aalto and Helsinki Universities favor open access journals with author fees published by large publishers. Popular journals without author fees are often published by universities or societies. Research Services School of Science newsletter open access open science Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details. 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 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 ForsgÃ¥rd 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. Double triumph: Aalto acoustics researchers win big in Italy /en/news/double-triumph-aalto-acoustics-researchers-win-big-in-italy Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:52:28 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1334267 at /en The International Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx) 2025 witnessed a remarkable achievement by researchers from the Aalto University Acoustics Lab, as Eloi Moliner and Professor Vesa Välimäki brought home two prestigious paper awards, showcasing cutting-edge innovation in audio signal processing. acoustics Awards and Recognition Viisi miestä pitelevät sertifikaatteja ja seisovat vierekkäin digitaalisten äänitehosteiden konferenssin bannerin edessä. 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 Visit the electrical engineering laboratories in autumn 2025 /en/news/visit-the-electrical-engineering-laboratories-in-autumn-2025 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:32:40 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1330458 at /en Welcome to visit the Robotics Lab, the Acoustics Lab, the Electronics-ICT laboratory, and the ePowerHub laboratory! acoustics Campus Neljä kohtaa: kaiuton huone, keltainen robottikoira, ihmiset sinisessä huoneessa ja henkilö työskentelemässä laitteiden kanssa. 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. Suggest the School of Electrical Engineering Alum of the Year 2025! /en/news/suggest-the-school-of-electrical-engineering-alum-of-the-year-2025 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:00:01 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1321264 at /en Submit your suggestion by 31 August 2025. AlumniWeekend Alumnus of the year Awards and Recognition Sähkötekniikan korkeakoulun vuoden alumni 2023 Heikki Holmberg kuvattuna Otaniemessä Micronovan tiloissa Okmeticin piikiekko-laatikko käsissään. Holmberg pääsi seuraamaan jo opiskeluaikoina puolijohdealalle merkittävän Micronovan rakentamista. Kuva: Niina Norjamäki / Aalto-yliopisto Spring term open science highlight: Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony /en/news/spring-term-open-science-highlight-aalto-open-science-award-ceremony Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:04:24 +0000 Charlotte ForsgÃ¥rd 1320952 at /en We gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 and discuss open science topics with the Aalto community. Campus Services Honoured Research A Grid Research Data Management (RDM) open science Research and innovation services newsletter Awards and Recognition Campus Research & Art Five people with a diploma and flowers. New department heads and deputies appointed at the School of Electrical Engineering /en/news/new-department-heads-and-deputies-appointed-at-the-school-of-electrical-engineering Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:31:51 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1320932 at /en Tomi Laurila will take over as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, while Tuomas Savolainen will taker over as Director of the Metsähovi Radio Observatory. Ville Viikari and Tapio Lokki will remain in their current roles. Appointments University Ville Viikari, Tapio Lokki, Tomi Laurila ja Tuomas Savolainen. Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony /en/news/join-us-for-the-aalto-open-science-award-2024-ceremony Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:55:25 +0000 Charlotte ForsgÃ¥rd 1312039 at /en All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required! Services Honoured Research A Grid School of Chemical Engineering School of Arts, Design and Architecture Research Data Management (RDM) open science doctoral education Research and innovation services newsletter Awards and Recognition Research & Art Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony, May 20, 2025, 1-2.30pm, Mordor A Grid, Otakaari 5 02150 Espoo. Programme: Welcome words, award video screening, AALTOLAB, Aki Vehtari, Rupesh Vyas, panel discussion on open science, coffee & ice cream. All Aaltonians welcome! AI that mirrors how humans behave can drive better designs for keyboards and charts /en/news/ai-that-mirrors-how-humans-behave-can-drive-better-designs-for-keyboards-and-charts Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:49:02 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1311788 at /en The human-like performance of these AI models is also transparent, paving the way for explainable AI and better human-computer interaction. Design Digitalisation and AI Research Technology and engineering AI Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI) artificial intelligence conferences design human-centric interaction machine learning modelling research visuals Press releases Research & Art Comparison of human scanpaths and model predictions for data relating to theme park visits, using bar graphs and heatmaps. Student Aitor Urruticoechea: The future needs people who look beyond the technological nuances /en/news/student-aitor-urruticoechea-the-future-needs-people-who-look-beyond-the-technological-nuances Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:02:04 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1306962 at /en For Aitor Urruticoechea, studying at Aalto is more than just the program name. What he enjoys the most in his studies is being able to hop around, discover new passions, work with different people, and learn how interconnected everything is. Studies Technology and engineering Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering School of Electrical Engineering student stories Studies A person with dark hair wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and a necklace, standing against a wooden panel wall. Student Lisa Petry: Signals are present in nearly every field of engineering and technology /en/news/student-lisa-petry-signals-are-present-in-nearly-every-field-of-engineering-and-technology Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:37:29 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1304134 at /en Lisa Petry, a master's student in the Signal Processing and Data Science major, thinks that the increasing adoption of AI in industries highlights the need for skilled professionals who can work with data and therefore can provide a deeper understanding of the world around us based on given data. Studies Technology and engineering student stories School of Electrical Engineering Studies Henkilö, jolla on pitkät ruskeat hiukset, valkoinen paita, seisoo puupaneeliseinää vasten, kädet ristissä.