Collaboration news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1082096/feed News listing en Student exchange in Europe? Unite! can take you there /en/news/student-exchange-in-europe-unite-can-take-you-there Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:32:17 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1394422 at /en Aalto is a member of Unite!, a European university alliance that gives students the opportunity to internationalise their degrees both online and in-person. Join the webinar to find out more. Cooperation Studies University Three young people take a selfie on a sunny city viewpoint, with rooftops and trees stretching behind them. Unite! helps startups expand across Europe /en/news/unite-helps-startups-expand-across-europe Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:57:35 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1392285 at /en Unite! soft-landing services support startups in expanding into new European markets by offering direct access to local innovation ecosystems, tailored matchmaking with industry and research partners, and hands-on support at Unite! universities across Europe. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Four people talk at a tech event, two by a laptop, colourful UN goal posters glowing in the background Unite! takes Aalto students on an energy excursion across Europe /en/news/unite-takes-aalto-students-on-an-energy-excursion-across-europe-0 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:15:05 +0000 Oona Saanio 1393363 at /en Thanks to the Unite! Seed Fund, students from Aalto University gained first-hand experience of European energy policy, grid infrastructure and clean technology during a five-day study trip to Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Cooperation Studies University Group of people posing by a purple bear statue at Siemens Energy, against a brick wall Unite! Seed Fund 2026 – Aalto involved in eight projects /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2026-aalto-involved-in-eight-projects Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:16:04 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1392080 at /en From the 2026 Seed Fund call, 22 proposals were selected for funding. Aalto is involved in eight of these projects and coordinates one. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Two small green sprouts in soil beside the word “unite!” on a green background Would you like a small piece of future design history — shimmering wood? /en/news/would-you-like-a-small-piece-of-future-design-history-shimmering-wood Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:55:25 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1390343 at /en Coming to the Aalto University Shop this September: a limited batch of 20 unique, handmade works by Shimber, crafted entirely from wood. Each piece is finished with Shimber’s wood‑based structural colour — a material that makes the surface shimmer and come alive with the light. Cooperation University Shimberin koristeellisia puupalikoita ja kartioita, joissa kukka- ja mosaiikkikuvioita Paula Nybergh ɫɫs to innovation activities of Aalto's Bioinnovation Center /en/news/paula-nybergh-donates-to-innovation-activities-of-aaltos-bioinnovation-center Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:37:59 +0000 Virpi Raski 1379523 at /en Our alumna, Paula Nybergh, with a Licentiate of Science (Technology) and an honorary Doctor of Science (Technology), has made a significant donation to support the innovation activities of the Bioinnovation Center. Cooperation Paula Nybergh. Mustavalkoinen muotokuva hymyilevästä lyhyttukkaisesta naisesta, jolla on silmälasit ja vaalea takki. School of Chemical Engineering – Dean’s summer letter 2026 /en/news/school-of-chemical-engineering-deans-summer-letter-2026 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:44:12 +0000 Virpi Raski 1378215 at /en Dear Colleagues, As we approach the summer holidays, I would like to take a moment to look back on the first half of the year and revisit some of the key highlights from across our School. Cooperation Students outside at Otaniemi campus Strong results from the Research Council’s winter call /en/news/strong-results-from-the-research-councils-winter-call Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:33:52 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1377082 at /en A total of 54 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellow or Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland. The total funding awarded ɫɫ University amounts to 33.2 million euros. Cooperation Research & Art University Two people flying a kite outside with a modern building in the background. One wears a yellow shirt, the other a red jacket. Make May the month of movement! /en/news/make-may-the-month-of-movement Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:52:17 +0000 Pia Ojanperä 1369137 at /en Listen to a mini-webinar about brain and exercise on 28 May. Make sustainable mobility part of your working or study day. Campus Cooperation Studies University Otaniemi kestävällä tiellä -teksti ja kuva kahdesta ihmisestä kävelemässä kampuksella. Apply now: Global Engagement seed funding call 2026 /en/news/apply-now-global-engagement-seed-funding-call-2026 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:01:21 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1369135 at /en The Global Engagement seed funding call supports the development of international partnerships and global mobility in research, education, innovation and entrepreneurship. Call is open until 1st of June 2026. Cooperation Research & Art Studies People sit by tall windows at a bright white counter with lamps and coffee cups, talking together Join a summer school on environmental contaminants, held in the French Alps /en/news/join-a-summer-school-on-environmental-contaminants-held-in-the-french-alps Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:42:21 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1368359 at /en Explore environmental contaminants through expert-led lectures, hands-on workshops, and international collaboration— with selected students receiving funding for travel and accommodation. Cooperation Studies University Close-up of rainbow-coloured oil slick swirling on dark, dirty water surface with floating specks Apply now: Unite! European Energy Excursion – Visit leading energy companies and institutions across Europe /en/news/apply-now-unite-european-energy-excursion-visit-leading-energy-companies-and-institutions-across Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:06:09 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1367456 at /en Aalto engineering students are invited to take part in a unique international study trip through Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium from 7 to 13 June 2026. Cooperation Studies University Poster of European Energy Excursion with coastal wind farm, path on green dyke and university logos. The theme month promotes sustainable mobility /en/news/the-theme-month-promotes-sustainable-mobility-0 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:39:01 +0000 Pia Ojanperä 1366757 at /en In May, there will be a variety of events and campaigns in Otaniemi to remind people about making sustainable choices in mobility. Campus Cooperation University kestävällä tiellä Apply now: Bioengineering human tissue: Design, fabrication, analysis /en/news/apply-now-bioengineering-human-tissue-design-fabrication-analysis Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:09:50 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1366227 at /en Unite!’s Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on bioengineering human tissue combines online learning with hands-on training in Germany. Cooperation Studies University Microscope image of wavy skin tissue layer, pink and purple cells forming dense clusters Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series) /en/news/recent-advances-and-research-trends-in-ai-energy-industry-online-lecture-series Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:06:22 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1364588 at /en Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March. Cooperation Studies University Finger touches glowing purple sphere linking tech icons above a city skyline, with the word “unite!” Apply Now: Study Geothermal Energy in Italy This Summer /en/news/apply-now-study-geothermal-energy-in-italy-this-summer Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:48:31 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1364569 at /en Take this course and combine online learning with an on-site experience in Italy. Cooperation Studies University Aerial view of turquoise terraced pools, rocky banks, trees and a small tiled-roof house, with the word “unite!” Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026 /en/news/register-for-the-transregional-online-living-labs-day-2026 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:33 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1361588 at /en Join Unite!’s international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice. Cooperation Studies University People gathered outside a modern building with circular windows, reflected in glass. Trees and green grass in the background. Hannu Martola appointed as Chair of the Aalto University Alumni Network Board /en/news/hannu-martola-appointed-as-chair-of-the-aalto-university-alumni-network-board Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:34:14 +0000 Annika Linna 1361233 at /en The board’s new members are Esa Arola, Eila Lindroos and Terttu Sopanen. Continuing members are Ari Bertula, Ossi Leikola, Laura Nikola and Katja Soini. Appointments Cooperation Four people standing in a spacious indoor area with signs above them. The floor is tiled and walls are white. Join a Unite! matchmaking event on forging new consortia for Horizon Europe applications /en/news/join-a-unite-matchmaking-event-on-forging-new-consortia-for-horizon-europe-applications Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:52:50 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1359061 at /en Calling researchers and industry partners to connect at a virtual matchmaking session designed to spark project collaborations for Horizon Europe funding. Registration deadline, 12 March. Cooperation Studies University Researchers working in a laboratory. Apply Now: Unite! Visiting Professorships at TU Graz /en/news/apply-now-unite-visiting-professorships-at-tu-graz Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:03:32 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1358839 at /en TU Graz, Austria, invites experienced postdoctoral researchers to apply for two fully funded visiting professorships. The deadline for expressions of interest is 20 February 2026, and the positions will begin on 1 October 2026. Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Three people having a discussion at a table with laptops. Text: Visiting Professorships at TU Graz, October 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027.