News from the School of Science | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1136651/feed News listing en Samu Taulu develops next-generation brain imaging methods /en/news/samu-taulu-develops-next-generation-brain-imaging-methods Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:52:36 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1393596 at /en Associate Professor of neurostimulation and neuroimaging Samu Taulu develops more precise methods for understanding the brain Appointments Research & Art Samu Taulu 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. External service provider for safety and reception services will change starting from October /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. Six Aalto’s fields rank among the world’s top 100 in ShanghaiRanking /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 The Semi-Summer programme once again offered students summer jobs and research opportunities /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 Everyday choices: Ghassem Gozaliasl, how do galaxy groups reflect the need for human connection? /en/news/everyday-choices-ghassem-gozaliasl-how-do-galaxy-groups-reflect-the-need-for-human-connection Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:39:39 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1393776 at /en An astrophysicist with the Aalto High-Performance Computing Lab (HPCLab), Gozaliasl uses the James Webb Telescope to study how galaxies have formed over the last 12 billion years. Aalto Magazine Research & Art Mustavalkoinen kaksoisvalotus parrakkaasta miehestä puvussa ja solmiossa, katsoo vakavana kameraan Join the Unite!Energy Conference in Darmstadt /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. 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 Which team deserves the Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award? Submit your nomination by 16 October /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 Three rising Aalto University researchers secure highly sought-after EU funding /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 Travel guidelines updated regarding sanctions and US visa bonds /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 Kide building entrance doors open on weekdays until 15.30 – Evening entry with access tokens /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. Ilkka Niemelä: In the age of AI, university education builds the ability to learn, think critically and collaborate /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. Aalto Distinguished Professor Jukka Pekola’s message: Basic research is at the heart of progress /en/news/aalto-distinguished-professor-jukka-pekolas-message-basic-research-is-at-the-heart-of-progress Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:35:43 +0000 Ville Heirola 1391649 at /en Department of Applied Physics Professor Jukka Pekola was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor on September 1, 2026. Appointments University Professor Jukka Pekola stood in a hallway smiling at the camera 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 Aalto community members awarded for outstanding work /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 Associate Professor Andrea Sand appointed new head of applied physics department /en/news/associate-professor-andrea-sand-appointed-new-head-of-applied-physics-department Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:47:08 +0000 Ville Heirola 1391658 at /en Sand, a nuclear physics expert, is supported by new vice heads for research and education. All started their work on September 1, 2026. Appointments A woman with blonde hair stands with arm resting on a ledge with a grey background. From quantum labs to startups: Aalto Inventors turns researchers into founders /en/news/from-quantum-labs-to-startups-aalto-inventors-turns-researchers-into-founders Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:13:51 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1389012 at /en The Aalto Inventors programme cultivates thought leaders of tomorrow’s disruptive industries. Aalto Magazine Research & Art Yleisö istuu keltaisilla säkkituoleilla ja portailla nykyaikaisessa salissa kuuntelemassa esitystä. How to search for a material that does not yet exist? Researchers are looking for a room-temperature superconductor /en/news/how-to-search-for-a-material-that-does-not-yet-exist-researchers-are-looking-for-a-room-temperature Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:59:08 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1389271 at /en The SuperC consortium aims to develop a room-temperature superconductor, a discovery which would deliver enormous energy savings. What’s it like to try to create a material that doesn’t exist? Aalto Magazine Research & Art Piirretty vihreävalkoinen hahmo ruutupuvussa pitelee suurennuslasia kelluvien molekyylikaavioiden keskellä