/en/listing/1130806/feed News listing en /en/news/send-your-nominations-for-elec-awards-2026 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:13:45 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1394875 at /en We are celebrating those awarded in 2026 for teaching, research, impact, and other work done for our community. Send in your nominations on the 21st of November the latest! Awards and Recognition University Violetin sävyisiä kukkia ja vihreitä lehtiä käärittynä paperiin hämärää taustaa vasten /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. /en/news/eaa-best-paper-and-presentation-award-for-young-researchers-for-postdoctoral-researcher-thomas Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:10:28 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1395454 at /en The awarded work shows how speech can be made clearer in noisy environments while still preserving directional cues Awards and Recognition Research & Art Winners on stage for the EAA best student paper award /en/news/external-service-provider-for-safety-and-reception-services-will-change-starting-from-october Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:20:36 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1395024 at /en The service provider for Otaniemi campus and Aalto Töölö will change from Palmia to Securitas starting from 1 October 2026 Campus University Ihmiset kävelevät kaupunkirakennuksen ohi suuren puun alla, jossa on vihreitä ja kelta-oransseja syyslehtiä. /en/news/six-aaltos-fields-rank-among-the-worlds-top-100-in-shanghairanking Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:06:11 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1394868 at /en The comparison assesses research quality and impact, research excellence, international collaboration, academic recognition and leadership Research & Art Nainen läpinäkyvässä kuplatuolissa kirkkaan Made in Aalto University -kyltin vieressä hämärässä tilassa /en/news/the-semi-summer-programme-once-again-offered-students-summer-jobs-and-research-opportunities Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:25:42 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1393773 at /en The programme, funded by companies in the semiconductor industry, aims to strengthen students' skills in this rapidly growing field Cooperation Studies Mixed group of adults posing on indoor stairs in bright atrium, with glass roof and tall green plant beside them /en/news/join-the-uniteenergy-conference-in-darmstadt Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:12 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1393775 at /en The third annual Unite!Energy Conference brings together early-career researchers and experts to exchange knowledge, explore the latest developments and innovations in sustainable energy, and discuss the role of gender-responsive STEM education. University A glass ball with H2 symbol on green vegetation, surrounded by various eco and science icons. /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 /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 /en/news/which-team-deserves-the-aalto-pioneering-excellence-award-submit-your-nomination-by-16-october Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:08:35 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1393005 at /en The award may be given to a team that does pioneering work to advance education, research or artistic activity, or to enable the international success of the Aalto University community Awards and Recognition University Kampuksen puisto, vihreitä ja oransseja syyspuita tiilirakennuksen edessä sinisen pilvisen taivaan alla /en/news/jacek-pawlak-dreams-of-decarbonising-the-hydrogen-sector Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:02:14 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1389781 at /en The Finnish hydrogen strategy caught Jacek Pawlak's attention, leading him to study Hydrogen and Electric Systems Studies Jacek Pawlak with a student cap and purple backpack stands on green campus lawn by trees and modern building /en/news/five-things-everyone-should-know-about-photonics Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:20 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1392543 at /en Most of the digital devices we use daily rely on photonics. As artificial intelligence continues to grow, photonics will continue to make data centres more energy-efficient, says Paul Verrinder, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Aalto University. Research & Art Lähikuva piikiekosta metallisella mittausasemalla, jota ympäröi useita ohuita kultaisia mittaneuloja /en/news/three-rising-aalto-university-researchers-secure-highly-sought-after-eu-funding Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:31:36 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1392557 at /en In their research projects, Dominik Baumann, Tero Mäkinen and Owies Wani develop the training of reinforcement learning agents, a better understanding of the physics of material damage and electrolyte structures for energy storage. Press releases Research & Art Kolme miestä älykkään rennossa pukeutumisessa poseeraa eri sisätaustoja vasten /en/news/travel-guidelines-updated-regarding-sanctions-and-us-visa-bonds Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:32:18 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1390790 at /en Please consult the university’s travel guidelines available on the website if you are planning an outbound business trip or an international assignment. Many countries and regions have special requirements University Aalto University, A-logo around campus, photo Mikko Raskinen /en/news/arttu-jaaskelainen-switched-fields-to-expand-his-energy-market-expertise Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:59:29 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1389778 at /en In his major, Energy Systems and Markets, Arttu Jääskeläinen wants to focus on strategic expertise in the field Studies Hymyilevä, vaaleakiharainen Arttu Jääskeläinen mustassa paidassa tumman puuseinän ja valkoisten ympyröiden edessä. /en/news/kide-building-entrance-doors-open-on-weekdays-until-1530-evening-entry-with-access-tokens Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:58:48 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1392231 at /en In the evenings, lobby services are available in the CS building Campus A person rides a yellow bike past a brick wall with abstract metal art installations. The rider wears a hat and has a backpack. /en/news/ilkka-niemela-in-the-age-of-ai-university-education-builds-the-ability-to-learn-think-critically-and Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:02:55 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1392076 at /en Universities bring together what society needs most: understanding of the world and cutting-edge technologies and the profound ability to question, assess and innovate, says President Ilkka Niemelä. Aalto University celebrated the opening of its academic year on Tuesday 1 September 2026 University Henkilöitä tummissa puvuissa kävelemässä kampuksella raitiovaunukiskojen yli. Taustalla Väre-rakennus. /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 /en/news/aalto-community-members-awarded-for-outstanding-work Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:41:15 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1392051 at /en Projects and actions awarded bring Aaltonians together and embody the Aalto spirit – congratulations to all! Awards and Recognition University Palkintoseremonia violetilla lavalla, ryhmä kukkien ja todistusten kanssa yleisön edessä /en/news/autumn-2026-finnish-courses-for-international-personnel-in-the-metropolitan-area-universities Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:17:09 +0000 Iiris Latva-Koivisto 1345378 at /en Aalto University offers Finnish language study opportunities to its employees in autumn 2026. Studies University Study Finnish language, photo Mikko Raskinen