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Applications open for Innovation Postdoc in Bioeconomy

A fully funded, 12 month career track to turn your doctoral discoveries into a bioeconomy startup. Launching autumn 2026.
Research & Art
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Various circular samples on white cards, including green, yellow, and beige, with a sprig of green leaves.

From Mikkeli to Otaniemi and on to the world

The School of Business Bachelor’s Programme in International Business will move to Otaniemi in August 2026
Studies
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IB-opiskelijoita

Aalto International Talent Program mentor Matti Aksela: I recommend participating to all companies

The Program enables companies to get to know international talent easily and develop a more diverse work community.
Cooperation
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Aalto Inernational Talent -ohjelman opiskelijoita vierailemassa Outokummun toimitiloissa Helsingissä.

Finland ranks among Europe’s top investing nations, study finds

Nearly half of Finnish households now invest in stocks or mutual funds, according to a new study from Aalto University.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Grey stone stock exchange building facade with tall windows and flags reading BÖRS and PÖRSSI at the entrance

Doctoral positions at Unite! universities now available in one place

Unite! students searching for doctoral positions can now explore a dedicated category in the Unite! Catalogue for Students.
Cooperation, University
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Students developed a service blueprint for remote plant advisory services for boiler plants

A multidisciplinary team of master’s degree students from Aalto University collaborated with Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) in a customized project
Studies
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Helenin voimalaitos Vuosaaressa

The film Fjord wins the Palme d'Or at Cannes – featuring a number of Finnish creators

The film was co-produced by Jussi Rantamäki of the film company Aamu, and it also features a Finnish costume and sound designer.
Awards and Recognition, Cooperation, Research & Art
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Family posing by a fjord harbour with red cabins and snow-capped mountains in the background

Näytös/Näyttely26 transforms Helsinki’s Lasipalatsi Quarter into a hub for fashion and textile expertise

The event showcases Aalto’s comprehensive expertise in textiles, clothing, and fashion, as students graduating from both the Bachelor's Major in Fashion as well as the Master's Major in Fashion and Textile Design will present their thesis work.
Research & Art
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Graphic poster with dark leaves, grey textured surface and Finnish words “Näytös 26 Näyttelyâ€.

Funidata survey on students' use of digital services

The survey is open until Sunday 24 May 2026.
Studies
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Student Guide news, illustration

Professor Pauliina Ilmonen: Learning mathematical software in upper secondary school takes time away from learning the basics

Pauliina Ilmonen, Professor of Statistics at Aalto University, will step into the role of Dean of the School of Science at the beginning of June. She wants to emphasize the fundamentals in the study of mathematics.
Appointments, Studies
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Pauliina Ilmonen, photo by Nita Vera.

Students’ opportunities for language learning to expand from autumn 2026

Founded in 2025, KiePe – Network for Language Centre Pedagogy, Teaching and Research – will broaden the range of language courses available to students at universities in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The KiePe network, composed of the University of Helsinki, Aalto University, the University of the Arts Helsinki, and Hanken School of Economics, will offer their students the chance to take elective language courses at any of the network universities in the future.
Students will be able register for courses via the cross-institutional studies service (RIPA) from autumn 2026. By autumn 2028, the study paths of the network universities will be harmonised to some extent, which will make cross-institutional studies even easier.
Students wishing to take language courses outside their home university can register for language courses offered by the network universities through the cross-institutional studies service and view the course offerings on the universities’ websites. More detailed information about the course offering and registration practices will be provided in August 2026.
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Integrating Finnish into English-language technology instruction: the opportunities and challenges of AI-generated videos

In this blog post, teaching assistant Rainer Ruuskanen explains how AI-generated videos can be used to bring some Finnish language into the teaching of subject content in English to support international students' learning of Finnish.
Cooperation
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Technology sector Finnish

Nordea and Aalto University to explore the future of AI and human-machine interaction

Aalto University and Nordea are launching a long term research and education partnership to explore how machine agency will shape the future of services.
Cooperation, Studies
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Modern red-brick building with tall black pillars, trees in front and people walking on the pavement

Meyer Turku donates EUR 800,000 to Aalto University

With the donation, Aalto will establish a five-year Professor of Practice to accelerate developments in marine technology and secure expertise in the field in Finland.
Cooperation
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Large white cruise ship named Legend of the Seas docked at an industrial shipyard under a clear blue sky.

The journey of a 17th-century shipwreck continues as a unique knitted dress

Researchers at Aalto University transformed surplus wood from the Hahtiperä shipwreck into textile fibre, spun it into yarn, and knitted it into a dress using new AI-assisted technology.
Research & Art
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Brown-toned display of wood, pulp, fibre, thread cone and knitted fabric, showing stages from log to textile.

The potential of urban greenery as a climate solution is not being fully utilized – a new handbook offers means to address this

The Handbook for carbon-smart urban green provides concrete tools for leveraging urban green spaces more effectively in climate and nature conservation efforts.
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art
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Small winding stream with rocks and tall grass in a sunny green park, trees and lawn in the background

Transition to hydrogen economy is a marathon, not a sprint

During its first few years of operation, the Hydrogen Innovation Centre has built an active community around its doctoral school and launched the Inventors programme.
Cooperation
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Building a future through digital growth

In an era of complexity, uncertainty, and austerity, a clear vision towards growth is more important than ever. Finland and Europe need economic growth, and digital solutions offer a genuine path forward across all industries. By combining business expertise with academic knowledge, the Center for Digital Business Growth (CDBG) provides concrete support for companies looking to grow.
Research & Art
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Aalto digital working

New e book apps will replace Adobe Digital Editions from 20 May

There will be changes to how DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected e books are downloaded in Ebook Central, EBSCO eBooks and VLeBooks. Adobe Digital Editions will be replaced by new apps that better support accessibility.
Research & Art, Studies
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Learning Centre graphics

Aalto University establishes Centre for Radical Creativity – aiming to support societal and corporate transformation

The centre responds to the interest and need for transformation among businesses and organizations and calls partners to join.
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art, University
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Angular teal building under grey sky with text: Aalto University Centre for radical creativity