/en/listing/1184397/feed News listing en /en/news/a-unique-joint-effort-aalto-university-receives-eur-9-million-in-donations-to-accelerate-the-energy Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:11:34 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1376294 at /en Donations from ABB, Fortum, St1 and the Walter Ahlström Foundation will be used to establish new professorships. At the same time, the donations support the establishment of Aalto University House of Energy Transition. Research & Art Ilmakuva modernista kampuksesta, punatiilirakennuksia, raitiotiekiskoja ja puita aurinkoisena päivänä /en/news/keys-to-growth-how-the-energy-transition-is-making-oil-obsolete Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:19:37 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1376293 at /en The transition to clean energy is a societal transformation on the same scale as digitalisation, and Finland has many strengths to support it, says professor Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, who leads Aalto University’s new competence centre, House of Energy Transition. Research & Art Henkilö valkoisessa laboratoriotakissa seisoo kirkkaassa laboratoriossa laitteiden keskellä /en/news/e-scooters-are-here-to-stay-first-global-study-maps-the-state-of-shared-micromobility Mon, 11 May 2026 09:56:56 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1371597 at /en Shared e-scooters, city bikes and other small vehicles have evolved from niche experiments into a standard part of urban transport worldwide. Rather than treating micromobility as a passing trend, public authorities should take an active role in shaping its development, researchers say. Press releases Research & Art Sininen sähköpotkulauta pysäköitynä merkitylle kiveykselle /en/news/airborne-laser-scanning-reveals-where-pine-marten-stoat-and-least-weasel-thrive-in-pioneering-study Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:10:30 +0000 Anonymous 1367410 at /en Mapping habitats helps to protect mustelids whose populations have shrunk significantly across Finland. Research & Art Kärppä kuvattuna Urho Kekkosen kansallispuistossa /en/news/9-experts-on-finnish-happiness-from-cold-water-swimming-to-trust-in-institutions-why-does-the-nation Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:48:43 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1362193 at /en The latest research from Aalto offers a variety of possible explanations. Research & Art A wooden interior with a tree trunk as a support beam, overlooking foggy outdoor trees through a rectangular window. /en/news/significant-donation-to-boost-pavement-engineering-research-and-education Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:32:30 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1361002 at /en Companies and associations in the field have donated €400,000 to the School of Engineering. Research & Art Luminen kaupunkinäkymä, jossa on moderneja rakennuksia, raitiovaunu ja polkupyöriä. Ihmiset kävelevät lumisilla teillä. /en/news/apply-now-unite-visiting-professorships-at-tu-graz Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:03:32 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1358839 at /en TU Graz, Austria, invites experienced postdoctoral researchers to apply for two fully funded visiting professorships. The deadline for expressions of interest is 20 February 2026, and the positions will begin on 1 October 2026. Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Three people having a discussion at a table with laptops. Text: Visiting Professorships at TU Graz, October 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027. /en/news/hanaholmens-50th-anniversary-exhibition-lives-on-online-making-the-history-of-finnish-swedish Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1358516 at /en MeMo Institute at Aalto University has produced a virtual 3D version of the anniversary exhibition of Hanaholmen. Press releases Moderni aula, jossa iso ruskea sohva, värikäs taideteos ja portaat. Takaseinällä on '50' logo. /en/news/the-finnish-cultural-foundation-awarded-grants-for-science-and-art Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:45:32 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1358015 at /en A total of 15 individuals or groups from Aalto University received grants Research & Art Three people walking in winter next to a sign that says 'Aalto University' with snow-covered trees and buildings in the background. /en/news/enhancing-doctoral-researchers-work-life-skills-join-the-doc-events Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:57:35 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1354180 at /en Doctoral student or postdoc, have you been pondering about building a meaningful doctoral career? Or about the future of AI in research and working life? These events and learning opportunities are for you! Research & Art Studies Text 'Doc+ initiative' with colourful explosion on black background. Slogan: Your skills. Your path. Your impact. /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2026-open-for-applications Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:43:09 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353790 at /en The 2026 Unite! Seed Fund call is officially open, offering funding across three strategic lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026. Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Unite! Seed Fund 2026 announcement with a small plant sprouting from soil. Call now open for student activities, teaching, and research. /en/news/apply-now-unite-seed-fund-2026-student-call Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:12:25 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353782 at /en The Unite! Seed Fund call for 2026 is now open for students. Apply now for up to €20,000 per project, involving at least two Unite! Universities. Deadline for applications is 20 March 2026. Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Text: Unite! Seed Fund for Students 2026. Call now open. Image: Seedling growing from soil. /en/news/are-you-tired-of-bad-news Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:43:01 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1353017 at /en The Laboratory of Hope exhibition presents ideas for a brighter future from 5th February to 27th March 2026 Research & Art Studies Text 'LABORATORY of HOPE' on a red and pink gradient background. 'HOPE' is highlighted in yellow. /en/news/apply-to-be-a-guest-professor-or-visiting-researcher-at-the-universite-grenoble-alpes Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:35:38 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1353219 at /en Unite! partner, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) has opened a call to host international professors and researchers for short stays. Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Three people in a park with mountains in the background. One sits on a bench, two stand facing the scenery. /en/news/2-million-euro-donation-to-aalto-universitys-new-multidisciplinary-bachelors-programme-donors-matti Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:15:41 +0000 Riikka Haikarainen 1352998 at /en Set to launch in autumn 2027, the multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme combines technology, business, arts, and design Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Kaksi ihmistä, Matti Alahuhta ja Sari Baldauf, istuvat harmaissa nojatuoleissa tumman verhon edessä. Toinen pukeutunut siniseen pukuun, toinen ruskeaan mekkoon. /en/news/aalto-in-2025-quantum-leaps-creative-breakthroughs-and-solutions-for-a-better-life Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:48:03 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1348403 at /en Growth, technology and industrial renewal; human-centred solutions; health and everyday wellbeing; and enjoyable daily life and thriving communities. Research & Art Kolme ihmistä istuu bussipysäkillä, takanaan karttoja ja kylttejä. Yhdellä on reppu maassa. /en/news/major-funding-powers-development-of-next-generation-machine-technology-aimed-at-productivity-leap-in Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:42:30 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1347330 at /en The BEST research project is developing new types of sealing, bearing, and damping technology. Cooperation Research & Art arotor adjustable stiffness test setup /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2026-call-opens-on-20-january-2026 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:01:59 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1347207 at /en Gain an early overview of the Unite! Seed Fund Call of Spring 2026. The call includes three funding lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD. Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Call opens on 20 January. Applications open for student activities, teaching and learning, research and PhD. /en/news/study-internal-combustion-engine-can-achieve-zero-emission-combustion-and-double-efficiency Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:54:34 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1347181 at /en A new combustion concept that utilizes argon could completely eliminate nitrogen oxide emissions from internal combustion engines and double their efficiency compared to diesel engines. Research & Art Suuri rahtialus, joka on lastattu värikkäillä konteilla, purjehtii sinisen meren yli osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. /en/news/subnational-income-inequality-revealed-regional-successes-may-hold-key-to-addressing-widening-gap Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1345380 at /en Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life Press releases Research & Art Kaksi maailmankarttaa, jotka näyttävät tulotasa-arvon kehityksen vuosina 1990-2023, kansallisella ja alueellisella tasolla eri väreillä.