Innovation ecosystem news
A new optical metamaterial makes true one-way glass possible
Researchers have discovered how to make a new optical metamaterial that would underpin a variety of new technologies.
An entrepreneurial researcher takes action and creates something new
When a researcher thinks like an entrepreneur, they can create something truly groundbreaking.
Earn credits and learn sustainable entrepreneurship at Solve the SDGs
Solve the SDGs, the sustainability hackathon by Aalto Ventures Program and Junction, is organized from 22–24 March.
Aalto granted 178 positions in doctoral education pilot
Most of the positions are in Finnish flagship programme areas
The semiconductor sector jobs open in research groups
Semi-Summer 2024 Programme will provide an opportunity to gain the skills needed in a growing and international semiconductor sector.
Webinar invitation 8.2.: What does physical activity mean to your brain?
Welcome to the webinar on Thursday, 8 February 2024, 9–10 a.m., to learn how physical activity affects the brain and well-being. The webinar will be hosted by neuroscientist Professor Minna Huotilainen in finnish. The webinar recording will be subtitled also in English and Swedish.The webinar is offered by the joint University on the Move project of UniSport and universities, which is funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture. We warmly welcome you to join the webinar!
Solve the SDGs returns — now in Finland and India
Solve the SDGs, the sustainability hackathon by Aalto Ventures Program and Junction, is organized from 22–24 March in Finland and India.
Aalto University and Murata Japan are pushing the boundaries of material science
The research collaboration explored new territory in nanotechnologies.
What is radical creativity? The recent film offers various interpretations
The film "Radical Creatives" expands our understanding of creativity and explores Aalto's culture in a compelling way.
Novel solutions for cross-sector collaboration: exploring Artpreneurship
Aalto researchers collaborate with businesses and creative professionals in a research project aimed at finding solutions to growth challenges.
Data bank was assembled to support guidance and wellbeing
The sub-projects of the Koho project support students' well-being and guidance.
Teaching community and pedagogical reflection, support and training are vital for teachers' wellbeing
HowUTeach, teachers' wellbeing questionaire and self-reflection tool was piloted in Oasis of Radical Wellbeing initiative during academic year 2022-2023 and autumn term 2023.
Unite! visiting professorship program offers 13 guest professor positions at TU Darmstadt
TuDa is looking for experienced postdocs as visiting professors.
New Aalto-Wide Sustainability Minor – A Major Achievement!
Aalto’s cross-disciplinary, sustainability-focused minor, ‘Sustainable Use of Natural Resources’ is a culmination of over a year of planning and creative collaboration among faculty.
Mashrura Musharraf: You don’t get to see a lot of women like me in academic leadership positions
'I think my shoes are quite unique, and so is my path. You don’t get to see a lot of women like me, a non-white female from Bangladesh, in academic leadership positions. Especially in a male-dominated field like marine technology.'
UniSport – the sports centre for the University staff and students
UniSport lowers the threshold for starting exercise even more by reducing the prices of single visits and 10 visit cards for University students. In addition, the range of group exercise classes will be expanded with a combat group exercise class, which was a wish received from the customers.
Doctoral research is shedding new light on recycling
A research collaboration with industry partners is improving the recycling of milk and juice cartons
Space 21 monthly morning coffees in Spring 2024
Start your day with the best coffee on campus in the living room of radical creativity. The entire Aalto community is invited – check the schedule for Spring 2024 below.
Five tips to start exercising with UniSport
UniSport reduces the prices of single visits and 10 visit cards for University staff and students. The aim of the price reduction is to lower the threshold for starting exercise with UniSport as well as to offer the opportunity to explore new classes easily without a longer commitment.
'Doctoral studies are a company's investment in the future'
Murata encourages its employees to pursue doctorates while working
