Current news
Valmet inaugurates sponsored lecture hall in Otaniemi
'We have a long cooperation with Aalto University and want to strengthen it further. We need future employees from various backgrounds and programs', says Valmet's President and CEO Pasi Laine.
Decorations of the President of the Republic to Sirje Liukko
Presidential Medal of Honour has been awarded to Planning Officer Sirje Liukko at the School of Chemical Engineering.
A new optical metamaterial makes true one-way glass possible
Researchers have discovered how to make a new optical metamaterial that would underpin a variety of new technologies.
Significant grants for science from the Finnish Cultural Foundation
A total of thirty individuals and research groups from Aalto University received grants from the Finnish Cultural Foundation for science and art. Professors Harri Lipsanen and Zhipei Sun and their team, were awarded a large grant to develop electronic components mimicking the structure and function of the human brain. Among the grantees is also Professor Mikko Alava, whose team is developing water-resistant foams as substitutes for plastic using AI-based methods.
Landscape architect Anu Hakola receives Lappset prize
Hakola’s Master’s thesis examines memorial trees and their significance as part of the commemoration of the deceased.
Siavash Khajavi appointed as Assistant Professor in Operations Management
Siavash Khajavi starts in his new position on 15 February 2024.
Overview of Aalto's open access publications 2023
91 % of Aalto's scientific journal articles published in 2023 are available open access.
Making creativity happen: new documentary shows how to foster a creative mindset
Companies and organisations can arrange screenings to encourage creativity and experimentation
New Sähköisku podcast delves into the everyday life of electrical engineering students
In the podcast, electrical engineering students discuss their studies and the life of a teekkari at Aalto University. The first episode is now out!
Groundbreaking QRC-4-ESP project launched
Project aims to develop first quantum reservoir computing systems
with superconducting qubits and silicon carbide defect qubits
with superconducting qubits and silicon carbide defect qubits
Guide dog Niksi: It's always amazing and fun to come to campus
'As difficult as it is, we can't say hello when I'm wearing my guide dog harness. I'm responsible for moving safely, and it's really important to focus on that. I do try to catch people’s eyes every now and then, but it's not something you should respond to.'
Restaurants during the strike 14. – 15.2.2024
Opening hours and lunch menus may be reduced due to the strike.
The issues with the integration between Aalto Research portal and Aalto.fi have been resolved
There has been challenges in synchronizing academic profile information between the Research Portal and Aalto.fi. However, the integration issues have now been resolved, and academic profiles—including profile pictures, publications, and academic merits—seamlessly integrate from the Research Portal into aalto.fi.
Strikes on 14 and 15 Feb: Impact on studying and student services
The strikes scheduled for 14 and 15 February may affect teaching arrangements, depending on the teacher.
Unite! Research Week in October 2024 in Grenoble
A networking event focusing on AI, Energy and Industry 4.0 for faculty and doctoral students
Courses for doctoral students in period IV
Period IV runs from 26 February to 21 April 2024.
Otaparkki parking fee will be reduced - further changes to parking on the Otaniemi campus
New changes will be implemented in mid-February
New Finnish doctoral program in AI launching in 2024
A national consortium across 10 universities will educate 100 new PhDs in artificial intelligence research.
An entrepreneurial researcher takes action and creates something new
When a researcher thinks like an entrepreneur, they can create something truly groundbreaking.
