Sculpting Time 鈥 a contemporary sculpture exhibition
Sculpting Time is a group exhibition by six artist-teachers that reimagines sculpture for an age shaped by speed and technology.
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Seven new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto University in 2026
The ceremonial conferment takes place on university 麻豆传媒 in June.
Scientific conclusions depend on who performs the analysis
More than 450 independent researchers from around the world conducted over 500 re-analyses of datasets from one hundred previously published studies in the social and behavioural sciences. All analysts received the same data and the same central research question, but they were free to carry out the analysis based on their own expert judgment.
Aalto University in 2025: strong results in research, education and innovation activities
Aalto University continued to strengthen its impact in 2025
Fragmented phone use 鈥 not total screen time 鈥 is the main driver of information overload, study finds
Amid hot discussion on screen time, social media use and the impact of digital devices on our well-being, a seven-month study from Aalto University in Finland sheds new light on what overwhelms users the most 鈥撯 and the results aren鈥檛 what you might think.
9 experts on Finnish happiness: From cold-water swimming to trust in institutions, why does the nation stay happy?
The latest research from Aalto offers a variety of possible explanations.Event highlights
Aalto Founder Talks #7: Ilkka Paananen, Founder and CEO of Supercell
Ilkka is the CEO and co-founder of Supercell, the company behind Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars. Supercell was the first European tech startup to reach a valuation of $10 billion.
Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.
The REAL reason Shackleton's Endurance sank | New scientific analysis
Ernest Shackleton鈥檚 Endurance has long been thought the strongest polar ship of its time. But what if the heroic narrative we bought into isn鈥檛 the whole truth? Sea鈥慽ce scientist, Professor Jukka Tuhkuri (Aalto University) uncovers evidence that challenges the century鈥憃ld narrative of why the ship was lost.
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Four travel grants for summer courses abroad for ELEC BSc/MSc students
School of Electrical Engineering awards travel grants for ELEC BSc and MSc students for summer courses organized abroad during the summer 2026
Ilkka Lakaniemi, Director of CKIR, has been appointed to the board of the Fulbright Finland Foundation
Fulbright programmes and scholarships are highly appreciated in the United States
The Educational Partnership project is moving forward in Espoo 鈥 cooperation between guardians and schools is being developed through participatory methods
The two-year project explores and develops cooperation between guardians and schools using service design methods.Grant-funded summer courses for ENG students available 鈥 Apply now!
Would you like a fresh breeze in your studies and the chance to study abroad, but feel that an exchange period is too long or otherwise not a good fit? Join a grant-supported short course in Italy, France, or China in the summer or early autumn of 2026!Appointments
Ilkka Lakaniemi, Director of CKIR, has been appointed to the board of the Fulbright Finland Foundation
Fulbright programmes and scholarships are highly appreciated in the United States
Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt
Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt.
Hannu Martola appointed as Chair of the Aalto University Alumni Network Board
The board鈥檚 new members are Esa Arola, Eila Lindroos and Terttu Sopanen. Continuing members are Ari Bertula, Ossi Leikola, Laura Nikola and Katja Soini.
鈥楳y entire career as a marine biologist and sustainability scientist has been extremely interesting鈥
Professor of Practice Eeva Furman has spent most of her career conducting interdisciplinary research in sustainability sciencesFor the media
Campus 鈥 lively ecosystem and beautiful architecture
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Bio-materials 鈥渃ookbook鈥 awakens the inventor within
The hands-on projects in Marvelous Materials encourage creative experimentation using ingredients from household cupboards, nature and even your compost bin
Natural luxury 鈥 Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Walk in my shoes
Inspired by the saying that you should walk a mile in someone鈥檚 shoes to understand them, the 鈥榃alk in my shoes鈥 series aims to share some of the experiences, thoughts, perspectives and challenges faced by members of the Aalto community.
A deep dive into radical creativity
Aalto University has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.
How to see trees and plants in a whole new light
A hyperspectral snapshot captures all the light in a scene, not just colours or infrared light. The extra information is useful in many applications, from agriculture and conservation to forensics and food safety.
It is clear that the textile, clothing and fashion industries need to change. How do we do it? Discover the Aalto University community's visions for a sustainable fashion future.
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