/en/listing/970351/feed News listing en /en/news/stop-applying-for-jobs-and-build-your-own-startup-instead-at-ignite Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:54:45 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1358319 at /en Applications for the Ignite summer accelerator program 2026 are open. Apply by March 8. Innovations Studies Entrepreneurship Aalto Entrepreneurship Society All students Startup Sauna Entrepreneurial mindset start-ups summer training summer courses summer jobs advert for students entrepreneurship Studies A person stands on glowing red steps with text promoting Ignite program for summer 2026. 'Take your first step' is written. /en/news/soil-laboratory-exhibition-exploring-the-dialogue-between-human-and-the-earth-in-utsjoki Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:22:16 +0000 Gianluca Giabardo 1358199 at /en Soil Laboratory explores the relationship between humans and the earth as a living landscape through ceramic practices in Utsjoki. Art and Creative Practices Empirica news Research & Art /en/news/the-finnish-cultural-foundation-awarded-grants-for-science-and-art Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:45:32 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1358015 at /en A total of 15 individuals or groups from Aalto University received grants doctoral education Research & Art Three people walking in winter next to a sign that says 'Aalto University' with snow-covered trees and buildings in the background. /en/news/environmental-structure-of-the-year-2025-award-goes-to-kalasatama-pasila-tramway Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:05:09 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1358013 at /en The award is given in recognition of meritorious design and implementation of the built environment. Experts from Aalto University developed sustainability solutions for the project. Arts and design Honoured Living environments Research Department of Architecture landscape architecture Awards and Recognition Cooperation Research & Art Ilmakuva raitiovaunusta kaarevalla radalla, jota ympäröivät puut ja rakennukset kaupunkimaisemassa aurinkoisena päivänä. /en/news/landscape-architect-sara-korkeamaki-received-the-lappset-scholarship Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:36:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1357686 at /en In her thesis, Korkeamäki examines the multidimensional challenge of biodiversity loss and seeks solutions to it through landscape architecture. Living environments Arts and design Department of Architecture landscape architecture Awards and Recognition Pitkähiuksinen henkilö tummassa neuleessa seisoo lumisella pellolla, taustalla paljaita puita. /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. /en/news/five-things-everyone-should-know-about-creativity Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:19:33 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1357263 at /en Creativity is not the preserve of artists or a rare innate talent but a human capacity we all share – and one that can be measured, developed, and led for. The two-year Creative Leap project explored how creativity shows up in everyday life and work and how it connects to companies’ financial results. Here are five key takeaways. Business and economics Research Aalto University Magazine radical creativity Aalto Magazine Sininen hahmo pitää kahta punaista, abstraktia olentoa keltaista taustaa vasten. /en/news/everyday-choices-frank-martela-should-we-take-happiness-seriously Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:16:50 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1355931 at /en Insights from an assistant professor and philosopher who studies human well-being and motivation. Health and wellbeing Research Aalto University Magazine Aalto Magazine Research & Art Henkilö istuu kaatuneen puun päällä tiheässä metsässä, oksien ja lehvästön ympäröimänä. /en/news/the-runway-for-an-entrepreneurial-journey-students-13-week-sprint-into-startup-reality Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:09:56 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1356938 at /en Aalto Founder Sprint is a growth-entrepreneurship training program tailored for ambitious students. Two participants in the very first Sprint, Oliwia Kaczmarek and Emil Pekkinen, share what they learned in 13 weeks about building a company and about themselves. Entrepreneurship Innovations Aalto University Magazine Entrepreneurial mindset SLUSH entrepreneurship Aalto Magazine Vilkas tapahtuma, jossa ihmiset ovat kerääntyneet puhujan ympärille. Näkyvissä kyltit Aalto-yliopisto ja Speaker Q&A. /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. /en/news/happiness-at-work-cant-be-fixed-with-gratitude-journals-says-aalto-doctoral-researcher Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:46:14 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1357119 at /en Ashish Thapliyal teaches ‘the science of happiness’. Teaching Aalto University Magazine Aalto Magazine Henkilö keltaisessa takissa ja farkuissa istuu pollarin päällä modernin rakennuksen ulkopuolella, lähellä puuta. /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. /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. /en/news/a-bloc-becomes-a-living-lab-for-aalto-students-entrepreneurial-futures-course-and-cafetoria-join Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:18:00 +0000 Nelli Eriksson 1358018 at /en A Bloc’s pop-up space turned into a hands-on learning environment when Entrepreneurial Futures course and Cafetoria co-created a pop-up. Entrepreneurship Services A Bloc Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Campus Cooperation Cafetorian pop-up A Blocissa /en/news/research-reveals-the-economic-significance-of-family-firms-in-finland Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1357877 at /en The findings show that, on average, family firms are more profitable and financially resilient than other firms – and also invest more. Business and economics Research Ownership aaltobizresearch entrepreneurship Press releases Työpaja, jossa kaksi ihmistä työskentelee. Toinen on pöydän ääressä, toinen järjestelee tavaroita keltaisissa ja sinisissä laatikoissa. /en/news/outi-elina-kansanen-leaves-room-for-imperfections Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:13:48 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1357699 at /en In the 100 words series, the Development Manager at the School of Electrical Engineering shares how she has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto University Aaltogether University Vasemmalla sateenkaaren värit gradienttina. Oikealla Outi Elina Kansanen nojatuolissa. /en/news/a-survey-on-users-experiences-of-mykanta-in-collaboration-between-aalto-university-and-kela Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:02:53 +0000 Saija Simola 1357870 at /en Senior university lecturer Sari Kujala's research group is exploring, in collaboration with Kela, users' experiences with the Mykanta online patient portal and the MyKanta mobile application. Digitalisation and AI Research Collaboration Sari Kujala’s group Department of Computer Science Research & Art /en/news/measuring-urban-nature-new-habitat-types-and-criteria-support-the-prevention-of-biodiversity-loss Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:48:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1357871 at /en A recent report introduces an anthropogenic habitat classification and assessment criteria that make it possible to visualize, measure, and compare nature in the built environment. These tools enable the assessment of ecological condition and support the development of green infrastructure and the prevention of biodiversity loss in cities. Arts and design Collaboration Living environments Research Department of Architecture landscape architecture Press releases Research & Art Kaupunkikatu penkkeineen, puineen ja pensaineen. Autoja pysäköitynä tien varrella. Aurinkoinen päivä. /en/news/online-writing-retreats-for-doctoral-students-in-finnish-in-spring-2026 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:24:40 +0000 Tiina Kotti 1357696 at /en Join the monthly communal meetings for research reporting. doctoral education Research & Art Studies /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.