Current news
Herd immunity may not work how we think
A new study from researchers at Aalto University suggests that our picture of herd immunity may be incomplete — and that understanding how people are connected could be just as important as knowing how many are immune.
Aalto computer scientists in ICML 2025
Department of Computer Science papers accepted to International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML)
Satellite images reveal the positive effects of restoration in the northern hemisphere peatlands
Satellite data spanning over 20 years shows that the temperature and albedo of restored peatlands begin to resemble those of intact peatlands within about a decade
New quantum record: Transmon qubit coherence reaches millisecond threshold
The result foreshadows a leap in computational capabilities, with researchers now inviting experts around the globe to reproduce the groundbreaking measurement.
Startup Spotlight: Aalto Creatives Demo Day Celebrates New Innovations
Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme hosted a Demo Day event at Marsio’s Living Room Stage in the end of May. The event featured eight pre-incubator participants showcasing their early-stage companies and a panel discussion about investing in the creative industries.
Nature at the core of Aalto's campus plan
The trees in the Otaniemi manor area were significant to Alvar Aalto.
Aalto University admitted 2053 new students to BSc programmes taught in Finnish or in Swedish
Aalto University has admitted 2053 new students to its bachelor's programs conducted in Finnish or Swedish. New students were also selected via the open university pathway and transfer application.
Call for Applications: Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme starts in September
Join the Aalto Creatives afterwork and info session on 27.8.2025 to find out more about the open call and meet the Aalto Creatives team. At this event, alums from the pre-incubator will talk about their entrepreneurial journeys and share their experiences from participating in the AC programme.
Study: 70% of emissions from new buildings come from construction – and this is often overlooked
While energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy have reduced the life cycle emissions of new buildings, emissions from construction have not decreased. Preserving green areas and prioritizing timber construction would make construction more sustainable, researchers emphasize.
National learner IDs and personal details updated in Sisu
National learner ID information has been updated as a batch run in Sisu
Researchers invent nano-clouds that can change colour, temperature and outwit heat sensors
Bio-Inspired Metasurfaces Enable Daytime Cooling, Heating, and Thermal Camouflage in a Single Solution
Apply to EIT RawMaterials Skills for Tomorrow Training Call (Last Cut-Off Day 29 AUG 2025)
This initiative seeks to support the creation of innovative, revenue-generating training programmes that address digital transformation, technological innovation, and strategic workforce needs across the raw materials value chain.
AI-on-Demand platform expands to accelerate European AI innovation across research and industry
Aalto University’s Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR) is proud to contribute
Save the Date: XII Unite! Dialogue at Aalto University
Aalto is pleased to host more than 300 invitees at the XII Unite! Dialogue from 6 to 9 October 2025. Registration is now open, with invitations issued to nominated attendees across the alliance.
Postdoctoral researcher Bayan Karimi wins 2025 Young Scientist Prize
The prize is the 2025 IUPAP Young Scientist Prize for the Commission on Low Temperature Physics (C5).
Significant funding from Maa- ja vesitekniikan tuki for Olli Varis's research group
The InnoWAT project strengthens education in the water sector
Support for students impacted by the crisis in the Middle East
The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis
Erasmus+ Staff Training Week: Transnational Joint Courses and the Exchange Student’s Path from Home to Host
Twenty-five participants from across Europe gathered at Aalto University for this year’s Erasmus+ Staff Training Week, focused on transnational joint courses and student mobility.
Miguel Caro has been appointed as a fixed term Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
PhD. Miguel Caro has been appointed to a four-year fixed-term Assistant Professor (2nd term.) position at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science as of 1 July 2025.
Did you graduate with a master's degree from the School of Arts, Design and Architecture? You can continue your studies as an alumni student!
Aalto ARTS now offers newly graduated Masters of art, architecture and landscape architecture a unique opportunity to deepen their expertise even after graduation. With alumni student rights, you can continue your studies, enhance your skills and flexibly utilise university services — exactly when it suits you.
