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What can you already see of the future?
At the start of the academic year, the Aalto University campus welcomes everyone with open doors. Through the month-long Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition and events, you will discover fascinating research projects.

It's time to nominate a candidate for Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award
The award is given to teams that do pioneering work in the areas of education development, improvement of the excellence and impact of research and artistic activity; or the international success of the Aalto community.

LGBTQI+ network had their first meeting – join the group in the next meeting!
LGBTQI+ community network meeting regularly.

The School of Electrical Engineering celebrated Elojuhlat party
The parties were organised for the 25th time already.
Unite! Seed Fund Awards Funding to Eight Applications with Aalto University's Involvement
Unite! Seed Fund supports bottom-up proposals from teachers, researchers and students.

The IoT connection, which utilizes the energy and infrastructure of the mobile phone network, enables the development of new services
Aalto University has developed the first prototype of an Ambient Internet of Things (AIoT) system operating in a mobile phone network, which enables a very energy- and cost-effective data transfer method for Internet of Things applications.

President’s letter 17 August – Diversity is our community’s strength
'We must foster diversity in society, not prevent it,' says Ilkka Niemelä

Innovations are not born in the blink of an eye
A good brand has been developed for collaboration between Aalto University and the Saab Group, as well as a reputation for knowing how to do things right.

What issues would you like to bring up for discussion at a community event with the Aalto University Board?
Our university offers various opportunities to influence decision-making. One of these is a discussion forum with the Board on 13 September — please send your question in advance no later than 6 September

Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion 2023!
The campus Sustainability Team is looking for a campus sustainability champion - a person, entity or activity- for the seventh time. Enter a suggestion by 8th September via link below.
Nessling Foundation’s general call open 15 August–8 September 2023.
Nessling Foundation’s general call is open 15 August–8 September 2023. Total of 2.5 million euros will be awarded in grants for speeding up sustainability transformations.

Share your views on language guidelines draft
Discussion is open for Aalto community members until 31 August

Aalto University as a pioneer in sustainable mobility
Aalto University aims to be among the pioneers of sustainable mobility. The sustainable mobility action plan drawn up in cooperation with the entire community lays the foundation for the development of the campus.

Everyone can have limitless possibilities if tries hard
Assistant Professor Li Zhengmao is focusing on the planning & operation of Multi-energy Systems since the optimal coordination of multi-energy carriers such as power, heat, cooling, hydrogen, water, etc., will be highly promising for cost reduction and a zero carbon future.

Vice deans of the School of Electrical Engineering appointed
Professors Anouar Belahcen, Vesa Välimäki and Petri Mähönen appointed as vice deans to the School of Electrical Engineering for the period of 1 August 2023 - 31 July 2028.

Published: Guidance for the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning
Aalto University has published guidance for the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning - read also about artificial intelligence in research

Going the distance for better wireless charging
Accounting for radiation loss is the key to efficient wireless power transfer over long distances.

Acoustics researchers decompose sound accurately into its three basic components
Any sound can now be perfectly replicated by a combination of whistles, clicks, and hisses, with implications for sound processing across the media landscape

Adrián Gutiérrez Cruz: Specialising in semiconductor industry will open doors for future career opportunities
This summer, student Adrián Gutiérrez Cruz is working at the Organic Electronics research group. Since his background is primarily related to material science and chemistry, he is particularly interested in gaining experience and knowledge in the electronic aspects of the semiconductor technology field.

KotiCharge EV charging point pilot starts at the Otaniemi campus
Piloting a new type of charging solution offers a spot market pricing based charging of electric cars and participation in the development of new technology and services. The KotiCharge charging point is located in the parking lot at Sähkömiehentie 4.
