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Who publishes our open access publications?
Researchers at Aalto and Helsinki Universities favor open access journals with author fees published by large publishers. Popular journals without author fees are often published by universities or societies.
Open access agreements under renewal
Elsevier and Cambridge University Press agreements will continue 2026. Negotiations with IEEE, Oxford UP, RSC, Springer and ASME have started.
Learning, growing, and exploring: a path through doctoral studies at Aalto
Hamidreza Daghigh Shirazi reflects on his doctoral journey at Aalto University
Professor Tuuli Mattelm盲ki: 鈥淚nsight often comes through surprise鈥
Professor of Design is researching how creative and empathetic working methods can promote social change and eco-social sustainability.
ACM transitioning to fully open access in 2026
ACM publications will be 100 % open access 1.1.2026 onwards
Colour stripping presented at BIO2 seminar
On June 5th, 2025, the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems at Aalto University hosted its annual BIO2 research seminar at the Aalto Design Factory.
Glitch artwork challenges to see art in a different light
Laura K枚n枚nen's sculpture was unveiled on 14 October at the Otaniemi campus.
Nanoparticles in Functional Textiles
Dr. Md. Reazuddin Repon has contributed as an editor to a book titled 鈥淣anoparticles Integrated Functional Textiles鈥.
Connecting the creative community 鈥 Aalto ARTS launches newsletter and LinkedIn page
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has launched a new Friends of Aalto ARTS newsletter and opened its own LinkedIn page.
The real reasons Endurance sank 鈥 study finds Shackleton knew of ship鈥檚 shortcomings
A world-first study reveals the famed polar explorer was aware of worrying structural shortcomings in the ill-fated ship 鈥 Endurance was not designed for compressive ice conditions 鈥 yet it set sail anyway.
Ships must adapt to a warming Arctic 鈥 Finnish research is at the forefront of better design
Aalto University expertise is in high demand as changing sea ice conditions open up new maritime routes.
Science Day at the Department of Applied Physics showcased young talent
The day included talks, posters and alumni presentations.
Internationalisation requires leaders to聽adapt聽their mental models
To succeed in today鈥檚 diverse and fragmented international environment, leaders of Finnish companies need to be able to rethink established mental models and ways of working. Failures can challenge ingrained assumptions and spark change.
Finland鈥檚 smallest large carnivore seeks new forests 鈥 remote sensing supports wolverine conservation
Satellite data and snow track surveys reveal that wolverines have returned to Southern Finland. While the national population is growing, the species remains endangered. A new study sheds light on the forest environments that support its survival.
Feedback requested for new AI tools 鈥 Scopus AI and Web of Science Research Assistant
Have you used the AI tools of reference and citation databases? Tell us what you think.
Environmental impact of bio-based plastics may exceed fossil-based alternatives, study finds
For the environment, what really matters is the life cycle of a plastic and how it is used.
Rapid growth of solar power in Finland could crash summer electricity prices 鈥 new study warns of economic risks
Finland must rethink its power market to safeguard clean energy investments.
Invisible triumph: how a Finnish invention powers modern microelectronics
Atomic layer deposition (ALD), developed in Finland, is a semiconductor manufacturing method at the heart of modern technology, enabling ever-smaller computers, smartphones, and everyday devices.
