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Finland’s Foresail-1p science satellite successfully launched into space
The Finnish science satellite Foresail-1p was successfully launched into space after 8 PM Finnish time on Friday 28 November 2025, aboard the Transporter-15 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Aalto academics begin Unite! visiting professorships at TU Darmstadt
As part of the Unite! Visiting Professorship Programme, TU Darmstadt welcomed six visiting professors from Aalto University for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Applications for our biggest exhibition of the year are now open: Apply to Designs for a Cooler Planet by 26.1.2026!
For the autumn 2026 exhibition, we are looking for new and inspiring innovations, ideas, and experiments from all fields across Aalto University. The exhibition and its events serve as one of the most important showcases of the university’s work to the world. In 2025, the event attracted over 15,000 visitors.
Occupational safety reminder: use batteries and accumulators safely
Do not charge the electric bicycle battery in the office; instead, use the charging station in the Undergraduate Centre
Aalto University's marine technology ranked 27th globally
Seven fields of Aalto University ranked among the top one hundred in the prestigious Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
Sasha Spurná creates safe spaces in everyday situations
In the 100 words series, the study coordinator at the School of Electrical Engineering shares how she has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Five things everyone should know about microelectronics
'Without microelectronics, our society would not function,' says Jussi Ryynänen, Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering at Aalto University. Here are five things everyone should know about microelectronics.
Accessible routes in Aalto Space application
You can also choose an accessible route for navigation on 鶹ý.
Oskari Heikkilä is the first Aaltonian to do the double degree in Automation and Electrical Engineering in Iceland
Oskari Heikkilä ended up with a variety of experiences, and two master's degrees from the double degree program between Reykjavik University and Aalto University.
AI at the speed of light just became a possibility
Researchers have demonstrated single-shot tensor computing at the speed of light.
Voting in the election of Academic Affairs Committee starts on 13 November
Elections will be in the group 'Other staff' until 19 November. Read the candidates’ introductions and vote!
Recycling campaign ends - activities continue!
The university-wide recycling and sorting campaign ended at the end of September 2025.
Meet the candidates for university’s Academic Affairs Committee
Elections will be organised in the group for ‘other teaching and research personnel and other staff’ between 13 and 19 November 2025
New research: Reliable electricity can no longer be taken for granted – 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.
The Publication Forum Steering Group: Level 3 will be abandoned, and term “Level 0” will be discontinued
The discontinuation of Level 3 will not affect the university funding calculations for the years 2025–2028.
New JUKO shop stewards to be elected in late 2025
JUKO elects new shop stewards for the next two-year term from schools and personnel associations in November-December 2025
Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech
The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of Aalto University. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses.
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
