Press releases
ARTS launches AI Playground pilot in V盲re
A new pilot space in V盲re gives ARTS staff access to shared AI-ready workstations, with student access planned for 2026鈥2027.
Finland ranks among Europe鈥檚 top investing nations, study finds
Nearly half of Finnish households now invest in stocks or mutual funds, according to a new study from Aalto University.
The potential of urban greenery as a climate solution is not being fully utilized 鈥 a new handbook offers means to address this
The Handbook for carbon-smart urban green provides concrete tools for leveraging urban green spaces more effectively in climate and nature conservation efforts.
Aalto University establishes Centre for Radical Creativity 鈥 aiming to support societal and corporate transformation
The centre responds to the interest and need for transformation among businesses and organizations and calls partners to join.
Growing pains: Structural strategies that neglect emotions block corporate innovation, says study
Emotional impulses can have broad-reaching consequences. Amid unpredictable global conditions, leaders who work to overcome emotional tensions will pave a clearer path to innovation and growth.
1 in 4 mental health patients hurt by wording in electronic health records, finds study
Errors, disrespectful language and information perceived as unnecessary in electronic health records can feel offensive to patients
The School of Business鈥檚 Ceremonial Conferment of degrees will bring festive atmosphere to the streets of T枚枚l枚 in May
A dignified celebration is held every five years. The public can watch the spectacular conferment procession in T枚枚l枚 on the afternoon of Friday 22 May
Researchers measure energy below a zeptojoule鈥揺nough for a red blood cell to move a nanometer
A new method for measuring incredibly miniscule amounts of energy 鈥 less than a trillionth of a billionth of a joule 鈥 could give quantum computing and the hunt for dark matter a boost, while paving the way for counting individual photons.
E-scooters are here to stay 鈥 first global study maps the state of shared micromobility
Shared e-scooters, city bikes and other small vehicles have evolved from niche experiments into a standard part of urban transport worldwide. Rather than treating micromobility as a passing trend, public authorities should take an active role in shaping its development, researchers say.
New ultrasonic needle yields samples 2鈥3 times larger, potentially reshaping cancer diagnostics
Developed at Aalto University over several years, a new ultrasonic needle for tumour diagnostics has been trialled in collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital (HUS). According to the resulting peer-reviewed study, salivary gland tumours could be diagnosed with far greater precision using the innovative needle.
Music industry stakeholders: the industry鈥檚 value will double by 2040 through large-scale equality initiatives
The industry aims to establish a self-regulatory body and double the value of the music industry, as outlined in the report 鈥淎n Equal Music Industry in Finland by 2040鈥.
Research becomes real-world solutions in autumn exhibition 鈥 Designs for a Cooler Planet showcases work by researchers and students
Aalto University鈥檚 largest annual exhibition, Designs for a Cooler Planet, will point the way to the future this autumn. It will feature more than 20 practical solutions, experiments and ideas from researchers and students.
Walter Ahlstr枚m Foundation donates EUR 3 million 色色啦 University
The donation will enable Aalto to establish a professorship in sustainable industrial production.
ELLIS Institute Finland is launching machine learning fundamentals out of the lab
Research moonshots, foundation models for healthcare, and AI for RDI
Ability to harness quantum speed gains now within sight after researchers solve massive simulation problem in a heartbeat
The use of a quantum-inspired algorithm to calculate the unworkably vast potential properties of quantum materials is an early example of how quantum technology can be used to improve itself. The discovery could have future applications in dissipationless technology, for example to mitigate data centre heating.
Record-breaking photonics approach traps light on a chip for millions of cycles
With 'nanoscale surgery' the researchers were able to sculpt delicate van der Waals materials without destroying them, achieving record-breaking performance in the process.
Tired of swiping? Now an AI simulation helps us understand why
Screen logging tells us where smart phone users tap and swipe, but now researchers have developed a musculoskeletal model that helps understand the physical effort that goes into these motions
AI companions can comfort lonely users but may deepen distress over time
Long-term use of AI companions may give comfort, but research indicates it may negatively impact users鈥 wellbeing and their ability to navigate real world relationships.
Scientific conclusions depend on who performs the analysis
More than 450 independent researchers from around the world conducted over 500 re-analyses of datasets from one hundred previously published studies in the social and behavioural sciences. All analysts received the same data and the same central research question, but they were free to carry out the analysis based on their own expert judgment.
Startups succeed despite headwinds 鈥 revenue of Aalto Startup Center鈥檚 high-growth companies increased by 355% in three years
Growth companies emerging from Aalto Startup Center continue to expand strongly despite a challenging economic environment. The combined revenue of the fastest-growing companies increased to EUR 56.95 million in 2024.
