Current news
New research: Reliable electricity can no longer be taken for granted 鈥 the green transition may require fossil fuel as backup
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.
Chemical engineering student Karya K枚r眉kc眉: 'I got the chance to join a project developing glucose biosensors for diabetics'
Karya K枚r眉kc眉 is making the most of her studies in Bioproduct Engineering at Aalto University. She dreams of an academic career in the fascinating world of chemistry.
Changes to be made in 2026 to student file retention after expiry of right to study
Read more about the changes to the retention period for files and emails
65 years of class reunions
The class of '52 that began their studies at the Helsinki School of Economics 73 years ago has been meeting regularly for decades.
Funder logos on ACRIS project pages 鈥 visibility issues in some browsers
The ACRIS Research Information System allows funder logos to be added to project pages, making project funding visible and meeting funders鈥 requirements. Currently, however, the logos may not display in all browsers due to the Cloudflare security system (CAPTCHA) enabled by the service provider.
Suomen Messus盲盲ti枚 donates EUR 3.1 million 柠檬导航 University for a Professorship in Experience and Event Business
The professorship will be established at the Department of Marketing in the Aalto University School of Business
Summer School alum story: How Finnish happiness found its way to Japan
Summer School in Happiness Science gave Junko Motohashi a reason to slow down and reflect on her
personal life and career.
personal life and career.
Design Factory turns shipping containers into art
Aalto Design Factory has transformed their old storage containers into captivating works of outdoor art titled 鈥楤itti鈥 and 鈥楢tomi鈥, merging functionality with artistic vision to enhance the campus environment.
To Code or Not to Code? Python or R? Or ChatGPT?
Is software coding a skill of the past with generative AI tools? Not at all! Join the open courses!
Finnish Design Push 鈥 design accelerates the development of technology companies
Finnish Design Push, a joint initiative between the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture and Technology Industries of Finland, strengthens the role of design in Finnish industry.
Professor Jenni Reuter: 鈥淎rchitecture can make the world a little better鈥
Architect Jenni Reuter is driven by a desire to do meaningful work, develop herself and others, and build a more sustainable future. She believes that every action can do some good 鈥 including in architecture.
BIZ Exchange infos in November
The January exchange application is approaching, and now in November it is worth coming to listen to exchange information at one of these four events. The options are available in Finnish, English, on campus and online
Textile Chemistry Group Members Welcomes Ritesh After Parental Leave
The Textile Chemistry Group warmly welcomed back Ritesh Sharma, a PhD scholar, on Monday following his parental leave.
Marius Anger encourages team colleagues to share diverse perspectives
In the 100 words series, doctoral researcher and the Chair of Aallonhuiput shares how he has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Use your voice: 14 000 euros for student wellbeing
In autumn 2025, students were asked to come up with ideas on how the university should spend 14 000 euros to improve student wellbeing on campus. Now it's time to vote for the best idea to be implemented during spring 2026.
BioSustex PhD/Postdoc Meet to Exchange Insights and Strengthen Collaboration
On Friday, members of the PhD and Postdoctoral group involved in the BioSustex Project convened for a collaborative meeting to exchange research findings and experiences.
Three new Academy Professors at Aalto University
Tuomas Hyt枚nen, Mikko M枚tt枚nen and Aki Vehtari from the School of Science have been appointed as Academy Professors 鈥 congratulations to all!
Chemical engineer Mikko Manninen: 'I want to see how biotechnology expertise can be applied in practice'
When Aalto University chemical engineering student Mikko Manninen chose biotechnology as his Master鈥檚 major, everything fell into place. He has found his field and is now working on his Master鈥檚 thesis at聽the company of his dreams.
H盲meenlinna Art Museum鈥檚 exhibition brings artworks to life through film
H盲meenlinna Art Museum will open a new exhibition Kehyskertomuksia: 24 fps / Reframing Cinema, produced in collaboration with the Aalto University Department of Film ELO.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam T么 L芒m visited Aalto University
The visit was hosted by President of Aalto University Ilkka Niemel盲.
