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, rich_text en Strong results from the Research Council’s winter call /en/news/strong-results-from-the-research-councils-winter-call Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:33:52 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1377082 at /en A total of 54 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellow or Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland. The total funding awarded to Aalto University amounts to 33.2 million euros. Cooperation Research & Art University Two people flying a kite outside with a modern building in the background. One wears a yellow shirt, the other a red jacket. Aalto University’s solutions at the New European Bauhaus Festival support the EU’s ambition to become world leader in circular economy /en/news/aalto-universitys-solutions-at-the-new-european-bauhaus-festival-support-the-eus-ambition-to-become Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:19:31 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1376910 at /en Aalto University presented several different circular economy solutions at The European Commission’s New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels. The event brought together leading names in EU policymaking, researchers, designers and grassroots actors from across Europe to shape a more sustainable future. Research & Art Aalto University circular economy exhibit with wood panels, display tables, samples and black and pink clothing. ACRIS service break 11 June 2026 /en/news/acris-service-break-11-june-2026 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:11:50 +0000 Laura Mure 1376784 at /en Due to a system update, ACRIS will be unavailable on 11 June between 11-13. Research & Art A unique joint effort – Aalto University receives EUR 9 million in donations to accelerate the energy transition /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 Preparations for RAITEE 2027 Assessment have started /en/news/preparations-for-raitee-2027-assessment-have-started Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:02:59 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1375402 at /en RAITEE evaluates the current state and supports the long-term development of research and education Research & Art University Keltainen lankainstallaatio modernissa käytävätilassa, taustalla hahmottuu ihminen What is radical creativity in practice? An interview series offers perspectives on new ways of thinking /en/news/what-is-radical-creativity-in-practice-an-interview-series-offers-perspectives-on-new-ways-of Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:25:09 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1375398 at /en The discussions in the interview series on radical creativity highlight creativity, uncertainty, collaboration, and the courage to experiment. Research & Art Teksti Radical Creativity Interviews, vieressä sumentuneita ihmisiä studiolla laitteiden ja papereiden kanssa ARTS launches AI Playground pilot in Väre /en/news/arts-launches-ai-playground-pilot-in-vare Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:27:54 +0000 Tiago Martins Pinto 1375582 at /en A new pilot space in Väre gives ARTS staff access to shared AI-ready workstations, with student access planned for 2026–2027. Press releases Research & Art University AI playground Turning forest industry side streams into sustainable materials /en/news/turning-forest-industry-side-streams-into-sustainable-materials Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:39:22 +0000 Virpi Raski 1375265 at /en Doctor of Science Sahar Babaeipour studied how lignin nanoparticles could be used in recyclable coatings for packaging and textiles. Her research at Aalto University supports the development of renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Research & Art Sahar Aalto University involved in four research projects selected for funding in Business Finland’s major call /en/news/aalto-university-involved-in-four-research-projects-selected-for-funding-in-business-finlands-major Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:58:19 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1375256 at /en The Rise to Challenge projects will develop AI-powered decision-making in healthcare, signal technology to scale up quantum information processing, higher-precision imaging technology and quantum computing applied to bio and DNA data. Research & Art University Aalto University researchers at work in the laboratory Open access article quotas estimated to run out during autumn 2026 /en/news/open-access-article-quotas-estimated-to-run-out-during-autumn-2026 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:32:01 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1375259 at /en Elsevier, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and Emerald article quotas are estimated to run out during autumn 2026. Research & Art Aalto yellow pen Future of Elsevier Read & Publish agreement: What researchers need to know /en/news/future-of-elsevier-read-publish-agreement-what-researchers-need-to-know Fri, 29 May 2026 09:58:08 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1374715 at /en National agreement with Elsevier is currently valid until the end of 2026. Research & Art Kuva: Kalle Kataila Four physicists receive significant funding from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation /en/news/four-physicists-receive-significant-funding-from-the-jane-and-aatos-erkko-foundation Thu, 28 May 2026 09:10:05 +0000 Ville Heirola 1374570 at /en The grants are used to study things like overheating quantum computers and early-stage water condensation on surfaces Research & Art Neljän miehen kasvokuvat rinnakkain, kasvot sumennettu, eri paidat ja taustat Students developed a service blueprint for remote plant advisory services for boiler plants /en/news/students-developed-a-service-blueprint-for-remote-plant-advisory-services-for-boiler-plants Wed, 20 May 2026 07:12:36 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1373286 at /en A multidisciplinary team of master’s degree students from Aalto University collaborated with Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) in a customized project Studies Helenin voimalaitos Vuosaaressa Nordea and Aalto University to explore the future of AI and human-machine interaction /en/news/nordea-and-aalto-university-to-explore-the-future-of-ai-and-human-machine-interaction Wed, 20 May 2026 11:21:40 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1373293 at /en 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 Nykyaikainen punatiilirakennus, korkeat mustat pilarit, puita edessä ja ihmisiä kävelee kadulla The journey of a 17th-century shipwreck continues as a unique knitted dress /en/news/the-journey-of-a-17th-century-shipwreck-continues-as-a-unique-knitted-dress Wed, 20 May 2026 08:17:08 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1373125 at /en 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 Ruskeasävyinen asetelma tukista, massasta, kuidusta, lankakartiosta ja neuleesta, puusta tekstiiliksi. The potential of urban greenery as a climate solution is not being fully utilized – a new handbook offers means to address this /en/news/the-potential-of-urban-greenery-as-a-climate-solution-is-not-being-fully-utilized-a-new-handbook Tue, 19 May 2026 13:08:43 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1373122 at /en 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 Pieni mutkitteleva puro, kiviä ja korkeaa ruohoa aurinkoisessa puistossa, taustalla puita ja nurmikkoa Make May the month of movement! /en/news/make-may-the-month-of-movement Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:52:17 +0000 Pia Ojanperä 1369137 at /en Listen to a mini-webinar about brain and exercise on 28 May. Make sustainable mobility part of your working or study day. Campus Cooperation Studies University Otaniemi kestävällä tiellä -teksti ja kuva kahdesta ihmisestä kävelemässä kampuksella. 1 in 4 mental health patients hurt by wording in electronic health records, finds study /en/news/1-in-4-mental-health-patients-hurt-by-wording-in-electronic-health-records-finds-study Mon, 11 May 2026 12:29:07 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1371856 at /en Errors, disrespectful language and information perceived as unnecessary in electronic health records can feel offensive to patients Press releases Research & Art Saija Simola E-scooters are here to stay – first global study maps the state of shared micromobility /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 Aalto Inventors turns one: A year of bridging research and real-world impact /en/news/aalto-inventors-turns-one-a-year-of-bridging-research-and-real-world-impact Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:26:06 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1370117 at /en Aalto Inventors marks its first anniversary, having engaged 190 researchers across six cohorts in fields including AI, quantum, and biomaterials. New cohorts are planned for the next academic year, stay tuned and join the waitlist. Cooperation Research & Art Kollaasi työpajoista, ryhmäkuvista ja esityksistä Aalto Inventors -ohjelman ensimmäisen vuoden ajalta.