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New Academy Research Fellows and Academy Projects

A total of 44 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellowship and Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland – congratulations to all!
Cooperation, Research & Art, University
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A person walks past a colourful mural on a brick wall, illuminated by street lamps and electric lines overhead.

CCA Research Funding available for cross-school and cross-disciplinary research collaborations

The internal research funding of cross-cutting approaches aims to support innovative, cross-disciplinary research initiatives at Aalto University. We are looking for blue-sky thinking and significant impact on the future society. Deadline for proposals is 14 October 2025.
For Aalto community
Research & Art, Studies
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Illustration introducing the three cross-cutting approaches of Aalto: radical creativity, sustainable solutions, entrepreneurial mindset.

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!
Research & Art, Studies
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Picture of children under bamboo houses on tall bamboo foundations looking into a box. Text: Aalto WiT Programme - Applications are open till June 15th

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.
Research & Art, Studies
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A small brown and cream coloured lemming peeking through green foliage in a forest underbrush.

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.
Press releases, Research & Art
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A disassembled battery with its components laid out side by side: metal casing, inner sheets, crushed mass, powders, and coloured granulates.

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.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Five clear glass sculptures with abstract shapes and human body parts inside, displayed against a dark background.

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
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art, University
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Group of people standing in a room holding a ribbon, with presentation screen and institute banner in the background.

Aalto University’s largest annual exhibition returns—showcasing bold solutions from fungal architecture to carbon sinks

Designs for a Cooler Planet takes over Otaniemi starting 5 September.
Research & Art
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Two stacked stone blocks surrounded by small grey pebbles, a glass dish filled with pebbles on the right.

Everyday choices: Viktar Asadchy, how do you control light?

This Associate Professor of Electromagnetics manipulates and directs light with materials.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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A man with dark hair wearing a suit jacket and shirt looks at his reflection in a mirror.

New textbook by Mika Järvinen and Hanna Paulomäki guides engineers toward a sustainable energy transition

How should the education of energy engineers change to support not only climate goals but also ecological and social sustainability? The newly published textbook Designing Renewable Energy Systems within Planetary Boundaries offers answers to the question.
Research & Art, Studies
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A couple walks down a path surrounded by birch trees and lush green foliage.

From doctoral education to professorship of practice – The collaboration between Aalto and Valmet deepens

Aalto University and Valmet collaborate to educate doctoral-level experts in multiple fields. Valmet is interested in both doctoral research and the expertise of new doctoral graduates.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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People socialising around a table with cups and tea supplies, with Valmet signage and balloons in the background.

What windows does the Nokia Design Archive open?

Early this year, news spread worldwide about the opening of Nokia’s design history at Aalto University – an extraordinary collection in both its richness and authenticity. The materials offer unique opportunities for research across various academic disciplines.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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A network visualisation of the Nokia Design Archive. Includes keyword search, filters, and a histogram of dates from 1992-2014.

Wool electronics and orange peel clothing being created in Bioinnovation Center

Doctoral researchers at Aalto University Bioinnovation Center discuss accelerating the sustainable bioeconomy, the importance of collaboration and bold entrepreneurial dreams.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Various textured and coloured fabric samples, including white, brown, blue, red, beige and green, are arranged on a white surface.

Aalto University's flagship event for fashion and textile expertise Näytös/Näyttely25 now bigger than ever

At the end of May, the international fashion and textile world will turn its attention ɫɫÀ² University, where students graduating from the Bachelor's Major in Fashion and the Master's Major in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design will present their thesis work.
Research & Art
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Fashion show with models in avant-garde outfits walking down the runway, audience seated on both sides taking photos.

Metsähovi Radio Observatory to build the world’s widest bandwidth radio astronomical receiver system

AMD and Knowledge Resources are supporting the Aalto University Metsähovi Radio Observatory’s project to enable completely new kind of astronomical research
Research & Art
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Metsähovi radio observatory

AI that mirrors how humans behave can drive better designs for keyboards and charts

The human-like performance of these AI models is also transparent, paving the way for explainable AI and better human-computer interaction.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Comparison of human scanpaths and model predictions for data relating to theme park visits, using bar graphs and heatmaps.

New mapping approach shows wolverine population spreading in Finland

The study introduces a new approach to mapping the occurrence and distribution of animal species.
Press releases, Research & Art
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A wolverine perched on a tree branch surrounded by lush green foliage.

A digital twin in the mining industry gets a machine learning boost

Optimizing and visualizing the mining process requires combining physics and data-driven approaches.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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3D graph showing time-lag prediction performance with peaks rising from blue to red, representing error rates.

Finnish forest industry is renewing through academic research and innovation

The FinnCERES Flagship is advancing long-term, high-impact research that drives innovation, economic growth, and societal development towards a sustainable bioeconomy.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Wood chips with icons linking them to building blocks, replacing plastics, multimaterials, bio-composites, electronics, and chemicals.

An autonomous car driving around Helsinki and Espoo helps cities solve future problems

Geospatial data can help prepare for extreme weather, floods and the degradation of roads.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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A white and blue autonomous car with various sensors on the roof, parked indoors with its boot open.