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Crocheting clarifies thinking, says radical and award-winning math teacher
Aalto University's mathematicians will be involved in the organization of a total of seven conference events during the summer. Some of the conferences have been moved for two years due to the corona virus, while others have been moved from Russia to Finland.

Major international event in mathematics approaching in Helsinki
The opening ceremony for the ICM 2022 congress will be held in Helsinki on 5th July 2022, and at the ceremony, distinguished mathematicians will be awarded the Fields medals, the Carl Friedrich Gauss prize, the Chern medal, the Leelavati prize, and the Abacus prize for mathematical computing.

New open access publishing agreement with Nature Research
Publish open access in Nature Research hybrid journals without APC fee

Nearly 18 million euros for research
The Academy of Finland funding brings six new Academy Research Fellows, 14 Postdoctoral Researchers and 23 Academy Projects ɫɫÀ² University

President's letter 22 June - Thanks for keeping up the fine level of work this spring
When we return to campus after summer, let us remember the importance of strengthening the sense of community, which has taken a hit during the pandemic

Nokia donates EUR 500 000 to the field of technology at Aalto University
The donation will fund doctoral programmes researching quantum technology and 6G technology.

New imaging technique to find out what happens in the brains of cats and dogs
A brain imaging device based on quantum optical sensors could also be used to study the brains of human babies

Invitation for researchers: Take a stage in a brand-new science communication event
Science Night LIVE! at Heureka next October is a great opportunity for researchers to showcase their research in front of a live audience.

New cyber security and information security trainings for all Aalto personnel
Increasing expertise in cyber security and information security is becoming increasingly important in today's world.

A way to measure droplets on hydrophilic surfaces wins Innovation Prize at Department of Applied Physics
Doctoral candidate Heikki Nurmi is awarded the Innovation Prize of the Department of Applied Physics for his invention that makes easier the measuring of droplets on hydrophilic surfaces. The invention paves the way for improved application of paints, coatings, and growth medium for bacteria on surfaces that are extremely prone to wetting.

Unite! fosters open science and builds a community of open science support persons
Unite! universities explored emerging perspectives about new open science practices, principles and goals at the Open Science Summer School that took place at Aalto University on 7-9 June, 2022.
Aalto University Board convened in June
Board approved next year’s budget and long-term plan, reviewed strategy implementation status and discussed the current geopolitical and economic situation.

Open Call for Energy Transition Exhibition
Aalto students and employees can submit proposals for the exhibition that opens in March 2023.

Perpetual motion is possible – Scientists at Aalto University’s Low Temperature Lab observed the interaction of two time-crystals that bend the laws of physics
Time-crystals are a phase of matter in which the particles more in a perpetually repeating cycle with no external input of energy. Researchers were able to create two time-crystals at Aalto University’s Low Temperature Lab and observe their interaction. In the future, time-crystals might have applications in devices such as quantum computer memory components.

Otaniemi campus opening hours during summer 2022
Otaniemi campus and Aalto University Töölö opening hours during summer 2022

Portable and quick analytics tool can revolutionise the pain killer diagnostics market
Fepod Oy Ltd, an Aalto University based start-up, has developed an analysis tool that allows healthcare professionals to measure the concentration of paracetamol, opioids and other painkillers real concentration in a single drop of blood.

Vikas Garg uses deep learning to solve complex real-world problems
Assistant Professor Vikas Garg finds meaning in solving real-world problems and working with inspiring stakeholders.

Aalto RDM & Open Science Training Attracted 2,800 Registrations This Academic Year
The webinars continue to be highly rated and most are already publicly available on YouTube.

'Mentoring is inspiring and fun' - Aalto International Talent Program offers a meaningful way to support international students
This year the group mentoring initiative brought together over 180 international students and 17 companies.
