Innovation ecosystem news
First results of the Â鶹´«Ă˝ wide recycling campaign
The Aalto community-wide recycling campaign was launched in October 2024.
Year of Quantum 2025: What does this global declaration mean for Finland?
The year of 2025 marks a significant step forward for quantum technology research and development both in Finland and beyond.
Alum Niklas Huotari: Five tips to start your career
Alum Niklas Huotari wants to help people succeed in their careers, both through his job and as an active member of the Aalto community.
My Dialogues - discussion about wellbeing, development and goals in 2025
In 2025 focus of My Dialogues is on quality conversations. This means having an in-depth discussion on important topics to ensure wellbeing at work, development planning and clear goals and prioritisation.
The Scientific and Artistic Advisory Board (SAAB) has reviewed Aalto ARTS activities
Aalto ARTS has an international Scientific and Artistic Advisory Board (SAAB) that meets regularly to support the development of the School, especially in the area of research. The support group visited Aalto University Â鶹´«Ă˝ in November 2024.
Apply now: Unite! Visiting Professorship Program at TU Darmstadt
TuDa is looking for experienced postdocs as visiting professors for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Tiny chip, big breakthrough in spectral sensing for everyday devices
The invention of a microscopic spectral sensor that can identify myriad materials with unprecedented accuracy is set to overhaul our approach to healthcare, food safety and more.
New Urban Policy Council chairperson Kalland: Our education system is not as equal as we think – family has larger impact than grades
The new Urban Policy Council is an autonomous and independent research panel that produces a critical report of a chosen urban policy theme every year. Its first report, published today, is about education and learning, with a particular focus on the segregation of learning and well-being in early childhood.
Finland joins NASA’s Artemis Accords and secures millions in ESA funding for space technology development
The Winter Satellite Workshop, the largest New Space event in the Nordic and Baltic countries, has started today on Aalto University’s Â鶹´«Ă˝. During the event, ESA launched the Phi-Lab Finland innovation programme and Finland signed the NASA’s Outer Space Treaty.
Future of Aalto ARTS - A community vision
What does the future of the School of Arts and Design look like? Get to know the vision!
From Satellite Positioning to 3D Modeling – Society Benefits from the Collaboration Between Aalto and NLS
The collaboration between Aalto University and the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) is exceptionally close, extensive, and long-term.
The visions that shaped us: Nokia Design Archive opens to the public online
Opening the door to two decades of Nokia’s inner workings, a new online portal brings never-before-seen material to the public.
Maa- ja vesitekniikan tuki ry. donates 630 000 euros to Aalto University
The donation will support the development of doctoral education in water and environmental engineering.
Apply for UniSport’s exercise counselling pilot
Have you been thinking about starting regular exercise but need some support to get started? In the exercise counselling pilot, UniSport offers free exercise counselling by a personal trainer to 20 people in spring 2025. The application period is from 10 December 2024 to 15 January 2025 – take the first step towards an active everyday life!
Supervisor or head of a unit – apply for the “Boost your resources through movement” lecture series pilot
In spring 2025, UniSport will pilot a lecture series aimed at work units, which will provide employees with information on the health effects of physical activity and maintaining motivation, among other things. The work units participating in the pilot will be drawn at random. The application period is 15–30 January 2025.
Apply for Unite! seed funding to foster collaborative teaching and research
Financial boost for collaborative ideas from teachers and researchers across the Unite! alliance of nine European universities. Apply now!
Aalto University secures funding for critical green transition research
Granted by the Research Council of Finland, the funding will accelerate research in energy systems, microelectronics and sustainable cities
Call for applications: Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme starts in March 2025
The application period for the Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme is open until 10.2.2025
The City of Espoo and Aalto University signed a strategic agreement for a new five-year partnership period
The collaboration includes investments in the Otaniemi area, business and innovation activities, and efforts to integrate international talent.
