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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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 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.
Everyday choices: Viktar Asadchy, how do you control light?
This Associate Professor of Electromagnetics manipulates and directs light with materials.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

New mapping approach shows wolverine population spreading in Finland
The study introduces a new approach to mapping the occurrence and distribution of animal species.

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.

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.

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.