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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.
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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.
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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.
Timo Vuori warns that new technology can be met with emotional reactions that block innovation.
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Growing pains: Structural strategies that neglect emotions block corporate innovation, says study

Emotional impulses can have broad-reaching consequences. Amid unpredictable global conditions, leaders who work to overcome emotional tensions will pave a clearer path to innovation and growth.
Aalto University professor Mikko Mottonen, photo Mikko Raskinen
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Mikko Möttönen selected as finalist for the European Inventor Award 2026

Möttönen is a finalist in the ‘Research’ category for developing an ultrasensitive cryogenic microwave sensor to diagnose interference in quantum computers.
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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.

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Aalto Fashion and Textile graduate show

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Better Business – Better Society seminar: Managing Business Uncertainty in practice

Better Business – Better Society seminar: Managing Business Uncertainty in Practice

This seminar on Tuesday 9 June will focus on how to manage business uncertainty in practice and how data contributes to resilience.

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Honorary Doctors' Talks – Beyond borders

Newly appointed Honorary Doctors in the field of technology give brief talks on the theme “Beyond Borders”. Open to all – please register by 4 June.

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The REAL reason Shackleton's Endurance sank | New scientific analysis

Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance has long been thought the strongest polar ship of its time. But what if the heroic narrative we bought into isn’t the whole truth? Sea‑ice scientist, Professor Jukka Tuhkuri (Aalto University) uncovers evidence that challenges the century‑old narrative of why the ship was lost. 

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Funidatas enkät om studenters användning av digitala tjänster

Enkäten är öppen till söndag 24.5.2026.
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De studerande får fler möjligheter att lära sig språk från och med hösten 2026

KiePe – Språkcentrens nätverk för pedagogik, undervisning och forskning som grundades 2025 breddar utbudet av språkundervisning för studerande vid universiteten i huvudstadsregionen. I nätverket ingår Helsingfors universitet, Aalto-universitetet, Konstuniversitetet och Hanken Svenska handelshögskolan. I fortsättningen kan studerande vid dessa universitet också delta i fritt valbara språkkurser vid de övriga nätverksuniversiteten.
Studerande kan från och med hösten 2026 delta i studieavsnitt via tjänsten för korsstudier. Senast till hösten 2028 harmoniseras studiestigarna i någon mån, vilket gör korsvisa studier ännu smidigare.
Anmälan till de andra nätverksuniversitetens språkkurser görs via tjänsten för korsstudier, och man kan bekanta sig med undervisningsutbudet på universitetens webbsidor. Närmare information om anmälan och undervisningsutbudet ges i augusti 2026.
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Nordea och Aalto-universitetet inleder ett samarbetsprojekt i Finland om framtiden för artificiell intelligens och samverkan mellan människan och tekniken

Nordea och Aalto-universitetet inleder ett långsiktigt forsknings- och utbildningssamarbete för att förstå hur tekniska aktörer formar till exempel banktjänster i framtiden.
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Isabel Salmi ser till att även tystare gruppmedlemmar får komma till tals

I serien ”100 ord” berättar en studerande i informationsteknologi om hur hon främjar jämlikhet, mångfald och inkludering vid Aalto-universitetet.

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En man med mörk kavaj och ljusblå skjorta står bredvid ett fönster med träram.
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Heikki Mannila har utnämnts till biträdande vicerektor med ansvar för strategin för artificiell intelligens vid Aalto-universitetet

Mannila inleder sitt uppdrag den 1 oktober 2025 och fortsätter som professor vid institutionen för datateknik samt som direktör för det mångvetenskapliga centret House of AI.
Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko
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Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko ny medlem i Aalto-universitetets styrelse

Den nya medlemmens treåriga mandatperiod inleds i januari 2025.
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Tero Ojanperä har utnämnts till Aalto-universitetets styrelse

Mariana Amatullo fortsätter i styrelsen för en andra treårsperiod
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Bio-materials “cookbook” 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

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Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine

Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment

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Walk in my shoes

Inspired by the saying that you should walk a mile in someone’s shoes to understand them, the ‘Walk in my shoes’ series aims to share some of the experiences, thoughts, perspectives and challenges faced by members of the Aalto community.

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A deep dive into radical creativity

Aalto University has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.

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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.

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A hand holding green purse on top of a green dress

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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