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.
A new tool for agreeing on language use in Aalto
The ready-to-use process helps teams jointly agree on the use of different languages
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.
Free of charge article copies for Aalto students (pilot)
Aalto University’s interlibrary loan service is running a pilot that allows Aalto students to order article copies free of charge for their own study or research use. The pilot runs from 1 March to 1 September 2026.
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.
Participate in the Spring 2026 trainings!
Employees are offered plenty of staff training opportunities - have a look of the courses offerings and register!
ACRIS service break 13–20 April 2026
ACRIS will have a service break on 13–20 April 2026. The public portal remains available, but information will not be updated during the break.
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.
School of Business guidance services to be renewed: book appointments in MyStudies; one shared contact address
The organisation of Learning Services at the School of Business will be renewed at the beginning of April.
From exchange studies to working life in Finland
Aalto University tries to support and give guidance for students who want to learn about Finnish working life and search for and find jobs in Finland
