Learning Environments Research Group — 2025 in Review
2025 recap: three doctoral theses on context-aware interaction design, AI as creative learning partner, and telerobotic puppetry for peacebuilding.
Seven new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto University in 2026
The ceremonial conferment takes place on university Â鶹´«Ã½ in June.
Students analysed AI capabilities in modern finance systems for PwC Finland
The aim was to provide PwC Finland with structured insights to better advise and support its clients in developing AI strategies within finance operations
Juha Gogulski develops personalized brain stimulation therapy for depression
Aalto University postdoctoral researcher and Instrufoundation Fellow grant recipient Juha Gogulski is developing individualized brain stimulation treatments for patients with depression.
Vaisala gains new ideas and talent through product development course collaboration
Vaisala collaborates with the Product Development Project course to gain new perspectives, low risk experiments, concrete tools, and future talent.
Aalto University Endowment provided EUR 42 million in 2025 to education and research
The university endowment portfolio returned 8.5%
Iris Seitz awarded for exceptional early-career achievement
Dr. Iris Seitz, former PhD student of Professor Mauri Kostiainen, has been awarded the 2026 Robert Dirks Molecular Programming Prize for her work on programmable protein architectures with nucleic acid origami.
Invited Talk: Swedish Expert Explores the Future of E-Textiles
The Textile Chemistry Group of the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems organized an invited talk on March 26.
AI enhances security screening – Master’s thesis improves See Through Solutions’ camera technology
New AI solutions are being produced in FAIR ecosystem. See Through Solutions, a deep-tech startup, gained momentum for its development work from a master's thesis.
Finnish wood-based innovations on display in London
The exhibition showcases Finnish bioeconomy solutions for both industry and everyday consumer life. Origami-based FOLD materials offer more sustainable solutions not only for packaging but also for many other applications.
Awards presented for top doctoral and master’s theses at the School of Science
In 2025, there were altogether 71 doctoral and 607 master's degrees in the School of Science. In March, seven outstanding doctoral and six master's theses were awarded.
Apply to the University of Helsinki’s Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme!
Students at Aalto University can apply to University of Helsinki’s Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme that brings together higher education students and children who are between the ages of 9 and 12 and who live in Helsinki.
Aalto University’s art & design ranked 9th in the world
Five of Aalto’s fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking
AREA Lunch Talks on Artistic Research // April 2026
AREA is launching a new series of informal lunch talks dedicated to artistic research at Aalto ARTS.
Strong interest in Aalto University’s bachelor’s programmes continues
A total of 15,184 applicants applied to Aalto University’s Finnish- and Swedish-language bachelor’s programmes in technology, business and arts. The number of applicants continued to grow compared to last year.
Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)
Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.
Tomi Laurila strives to ensure that everyone starts on an equal footing
In the 100 words series, the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation shares how he has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
Startups succeed despite headwinds – revenue of Aalto Startup Center’s high-growth companies increased by 355% in three years
Growth companies emerging from Aalto Startup Center continue to expand strongly despite a challenging economic environment. The combined revenue of the fastest-growing companies increased to EUR 56.95 million in 2024.
Apply Now: Study Geothermal Energy in Italy This Summer
Take this course and combine online learning with an on-site experience in Italy.
Sherwan Haji’s My Name is Hope has won the 2025 Jussi Award for Best Short Film
My Name is Hope is director-screenwriter-actor Sherwan Hajin’s master’s thesis film from the Department of Film at Aalto University.
