PORT_2026 brings Aalto students together to tackle culture, media, and climate challenges
Nearly 60 Aalto students joined the PORT_2026 Innovation Challenge, developing and pitching solutions addressing culture, media, and climate challenges.
Demo Day breaks records in 2026: Inside Otaniemi’s fastest growing startup showcase
Hosted by Aalto Startup Center and A Grid, Demo Day brought together nearly 800 visitors, 90 startup booths, and over 75 investors. What began as a grassroots gathering in 2018 has grown into one of Finland’s most vibrant startup showcases.
Catalysis in a new light: Microscale interactions could enhance clean energy technologies
A new study provides a more detailed view of how catalysts function during chemical reactions. The discovery could help develop more efficient materials for applications such as green hydrogen production and a more sustainable chemical industry.
The Â鶹´«Ă˝ welcomes its third Learning Lounge
Learning Lounge makes a new expansion into Restaurant Aalto Kvarkki on 16 March.
Physics Days 2026 gathered Finnish physicists to Aalto
The 2026 edition of the annual conference featured talks on moiré matter, women in physics and paper cuts.
Annual review looked back on the past year
The annual review of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture provided a comprehensive overview of the past year. Members of the community were also awarded in the event.
Coming up next autumn at Aalto's Department of Architecture: a studio course on the reuse and expansion of the present Architecture and Design Museum buildings in Helsinki
Capstone Studio 2026 at Aalto explores adaptive reuse of the Architecture and Design Museum in Helsinki, using photography, collage and urban design methods.
Antti Ahlava talking on Relationships in Design Principles & Practices conference (Rome, Italy)
Antti Ahlava presented “Relationship-based Architectural Design” at the Design Principles & Practices conference in Rome, discussing new methodological approaches in architecture.
Alum of the Year Anna Brotkin: “We need modern stories about our era”
Screenwriter Anna Brotkin is the Alum of the Year 2026 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes in the power of locality and the importance of hope in times of crisis.
Making space for creativity with the help of ELEC Diversity and Inclusivity Fund
Inspired by findings that movement fuels creativity, doctoral researcher Tim Moesgen launched body-based workshops at Aalto University
Aalto University unveils AaltoQ20 – a state-of-the-art quantum computer for educating quantum talent of the future
AaltoQ20 is a unique quantum computer that researchers can also use to study quantum phenomena and develop new technology.
Mobile printing portal myPrint available also on the aalto open and eduroam networks
Through the myPrint portal, you can modify mobile printing settings
Unite! Students Strengthen Communication and Collaboration Skills in International Workshops
Aalto students joined peers from five other European universities in workshops and discussions on collaboration, communication, and responsibility.
Results of the doctoral graduate survey 2025
Doctoral graduates consider that they have gained the knowledge and skills for producing new scientific knowledge. Almost half aim for a career in the academia.
Applications for Fulbright grant programmes to the United States are now open
Application period for Fulbright's grants for the academic year 2027–28 is open until May 2026.
Results of the doctoral student yearly follow-up 2025
The results cover the majority of our active doctoral students - all doctoral students are expected to answer the survey every year.
9 experts on Finnish happiness: From cold-water swimming to trust in institutions, why does the nation stay happy?
The latest research from Aalto offers a variety of possible explanations.
What motherhood reveals about modern work
Workplace norms still demand that the realities of motherhood are hidden, but organisations must accept that careers now unfold differently, says Professor Taija Turunen.
John Millar facilitates group diversity with an algorithm
In the 100 words series, senior lecturer at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation shares how he has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Professor of Finance Petri Jylhä is Teacher of the Year 2026
Every autumn, students at the School of Business vote for the best teacher, who is then honoured at the KY Annual Ball
