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Visiting address updated to Otakaari 1 in Word and LibreOffice templates
The visiting address updated to Otakaari 1 (was 24) to correspond with the Registry office's.
Pollinators – tiny helpers in the work for biodiversity
Bee-assisted biomonitoring has started on the Otaniemi campus.
How can we ensure sustainable and equitable water use in times of crisis?
The multidisciplinary GloWater project develops solutions that help nations and companies manage their water risks and reinforce their water responsibility, taking into account the perspectives of civil society. The project also provides new insights into the sustainability of water resources by considering the role of water in regulating the overall state of the planet.
Student Niklas Hamberg represents Aalto and Unite! at the 2025 European Student Assembly in Strasbourg
Over 250 university students from across Europe gathered at the European Parliament in Strasbourg for the European Student Assembly (ESA) 2025.
Summary of the work of the Digivisio 2030 project so far
Started in 2021, the Digivision 2030 project has now reached its halfway point. This news presents the project's achievements and outlines the goals for the second half.
Board approved the financial plan 2026–2029
The Aalto University Foundation Board’s meeting was held on campus 10-11 June, 2025
Rising sea could erase a significant portion of coastal habitats in Finland
More than a fifth of coastal meadows and sandy beaches may disappear by the turn of the century.
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 are now open for FITech autumn courses
Apply now for over 160 courses offered by Finnish universities of technology.
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
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.
Study Finnish and Swedish language in Autumn 2025!
Aalto University offers Finnish and Swedish language study opportunities to its employees in Autumn 2025. Register starting May 6th!
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
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
