News from the School of Science
Sustainability in action: recycling campaign at Aalto University continues
The recycling campaign across the entire Aalto community was launched in October 2024.
Olli V. Lounasmaa Memorial Prize awarded to Prof. Andrew Cleland
Prof. Cleland’s work with micromechanical devices and qubits landed the foremost Finnish low-temperature physics prize.
Saastamoinen Foundation donates EUR 1.5 million É«É«À² University
The donation will support Aalto’s multidisciplinary activities in the new Marsio building
Have you explored the open radical creativity course yet? Enroll now
Dive into the sections that interest you most, or complete the entire course and earn study credits
New theory of gravity brings long-sought Theory of Everything a crucial step closer
A quantum theory of gravity would clear the path to answering some of the biggest questions in physics.
Physicists use machine learning to find out how layered gases and metals melt
The research team, which included a Nobel Prize winner, found out how layered materials confined in two dimensions transition between states.
Peter Kelly: At Aalto, students don’t just study innovation, they live it
This is an Interview with Peter Kelly, Senior Lecturer, Entrepreneurial Educator, and Long-Time Connector at Aalto University. He describes himself not just as a lecturer but as a connector who links students with opportunities, ideas, and even their own potential.
Prof. Robin Ras elected as member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
Membership of the Academy is awarded to scientists distinguished in their field. Ras is an internationally prominent researcher of surfaces and wetting.
Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony
All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required!
Aalto awards 2025 – Propose nominees
Which act should be recognised as playing a role in our university’s success? This year, a new award category, Innovation Impact, has been added – share your views by 21 May!
Cooking Open Science: A Sensory Learning Experience for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers
The course provided researchers a unique opportunity to immerse in the principles of open science while exploring varied gastronomic cultures.
Prof. Anton Zasedatelev: Light and matter in the quantum realm
The new Assistant Professor aims to develop optical computing technologies operating at the fundamental limits of speed and energy.
Astronomers observe largest ever sample of galaxies up to over 12 billion light years away
New observations give researchers unique insight into how galaxies have evolved since the universe was under a billion years old.
Growth entrepreneur Teemu Myllymäki: I wanted to see where the rabbit hole leads
An entrepreneurial mindset and the lessons learned during doctoral studies at Aalto University have helped Teemu Myllymäki to become a founding partner and CEO of Measurlabs, a company selling chemical measurement services.
Teacher, share your insights on assessment practices
Unite! Educator Questionnaire aims at understanding and improving assessment strategies in higher education.
‘The students’ work will have a concrete impact on the development of Porvoo Art Factory's operations’
A multidisciplinary Aalto student team developed future scenarios for the Art Factory
Changes in Maarintie 8 parking spaces
The temporary parking spaces behind Maarintie 8 will be removed during autumn 2025.
Can gaming support mental health? Researchers to present Dark Souls study at CHI '25
A well-known role-playing videogame is helping players cope with real-world challenges like depression, say researchers from Aalto University.
Low-emission local energy enhances campus energy self-sufficient
The solution relies on combining local production and the district heating system, as well as low-temperature and cooling networks.
How is the basic funding distributed within the university – the funding model in a nutshell
The funding model is used to implement the university's strategy, i.e. resources are allocated to various activities to support our strategic goals, say President Ilkka Niemelä and CFO Marianna Bom.
