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Aalto students' art and science work Mama depicts the often invisible roles of mothers and women
The FIBRATIONS exhibition opens on 10 June at Heureka, a Finnish Science Center in Vantaa. It showcases student work at Aalto University that combines math and arts. One of the six student groups created a giant art and science piece Mama, which resembles a womb and represents motherhood, femininity and balance.
Alumni encounters from Chicago to Chennai
We met alumni in over 20 cities around the world in spring 2025.
RCF Winter Call deadline 12.11.2025 and Aalto Internal deadline 10.10.2025
The schedule for the Research Council of Finland's 2026 winter call is changing, and the application criteria and terms for funding use are also being updated. The call will open in October and close on November 12, 2025. Aalto's internal deadline is October 10, 2025.
Applications for the WiT Programme are open till June 15th!
The Aalto WiT Programme is a 3.5-month, 24 ECTS post-master’s programme, focusing on the resilience of human settlements in the Global Majority context. The application period for this Autumn is extended till June 15th. Apply now!
James Webb telescope gives unprecedented open access to images of the deep universe
Researchers from Aalto University played a key role in cataloguing the largest ever sample of deep galaxies in the early universe
Sustainability transformations by the best experts - an open lecture series and doctoral course in the autumn
Sustainability is the imperative of our time. The Sustainability Transformation Doctoral Education Pilot (SusTra) presents an essential opportunity for everyone to engage with our open Studia Generalia lectures in autumn 2025.
Artificial intelligence accelerates materials research – thesis brought new perspectives to Betolar's development work
Aalto University student Edvard Ohlström examined Betolar's new AI-based approach to analysing industrial side streams in his Master's thesis.
Five things everyone should know about the materials powering the green transition
The green transition depends on more than just clean energy — it requires a massive, complex supply of critical raw materials, especially metals and minerals. From mining and refining to recycling and innovation, here are five key things everyone should know about the materials powering a sustainable future.
New wooden buildings can slash upfront emissions by nearly a third, study shows
New research calls for clearer definitions for hybrid buildings
Maarit Korpi-Lagg received funding to develop a smarter way to model the Sun’s magnetic field
Jane ja Aatos Erkko Foundation granted Professor Korpi-Lagg and the team EUR 295 000 in funding
Aalto University participates in Finland's first Glass Biennale
The School of Arts, Design, and Architecture at Aalto University will be prominently featured in the first international Finnish Glass Biennale, taking place from June 5th to 8th, 2025, in Riihimäki, Nuutajärvi, and Iittala.
Apply to Unipreneurship Program SPIN: EXPLORE
EIT Digital’s Unipreneurship Initiative SPIN: EXPLORE welcomes researchers and scientists at any career stage to join a 3-week online programme, starting on 9 June 2025. The programme is designed to inspire and empower researchers and scientists, by equipping them with foundational business skills and stimulating their interest in the journey from lab to market.Â
More than half of the School of Business students do part of their studies abroad
Aalto University School of Business offers its students excellent opportunities for internationalisation
Aalto Founder School launches in September
Startups are a major opportunity for Finland – the new Aalto Founder School aims to supercharge the ecosystem, says entrepreneur Mårten Mickos.
School of Engineering welcomed four new professors during spring 2025
The new professors introduce themselves.
New Fundamentals: ELLIS Institute Finland launches with bold scientific ambitions
AI and ML for transforming R&D, enhancing human-AI teamwork, and creating exciting new science
Aalto computer scientists in NetSci 2025
International School and Conference on Network Science, is the flagship conference of the Network Science Society
Aalto University launches Inventors program to turn science into impact
The new training program in the field of chemical engineering empowers researchers to explore entrepreneurial pathways and the commercial potential of their work.
Employment-related apartments for rent in Otaniemi - APPLICATION PERIOD HAS ENDED
Two employment-related apartments are available for rent in Otaniemi for Aalto employees. Application period ends 29 May 2025 at 4 pm.Â
New academic collaboration between cities and universities brings research knowledge to decision-making
In the projects of the Kaupunkivaikutus collaboration, researchers are investigating urban nature as a means of climate adaptation, weighted-curriculum education and needs-based funding in comprehensive school, the impact of rail transport on people and businesses, and traffic disruptions.
