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The Semi-Summer programme once again offered students summer jobs and research opportunities
The programme, funded by companies in the semiconductor industry, aims to strengthen students' skills in this rapidly growing field
Join the Unite!Energy Conference in Darmstadt
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.
Five things everyone should know about photonics
Most of the digital devices we use daily rely on photonics. As artificial intelligence continues to grow, photonics will continue to make data centres more energy-efficient, says Paul Verrinder, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Aalto University.
Aalto University partners with Indian universities to advance digital disaster response
Students and early-career researchers across engineering, data science, and environmental fields joined Aalto University鈥檚 intensive course with visiting professors from India to learn how modern digital systems can improve disaster readiness and response
Low-tech solution for a 6G problem: Metacrystal panels offer cheap way to guide wireless signals around corners
Metacrystal panels are affordable 3D-printed devices that passively guide radio waves around physical barriers.
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.
Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)
Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.
Making space for creativity with the help of ELEC Diversity and Inclusivity Fund
Inspired by findings that movement fuels creativity, doctoral researcher Tim Moesgen launched body-based workshops at Aalto University
Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026
Join Unite!鈥檚 international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice.
Join a Unite! matchmaking event on forging new consortia for Horizon Europe applications
Calling researchers and industry partners to connect at a virtual matchmaking session designed to spark project collaborations for Horizon Europe funding. Registration deadline, 12 March.
Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more 鈥 register now!
New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open.
Electronics and Electrical Physics student Antti Salpakari believes in a brighter future
Second-year student Antti Salpakari feels that studying electronics and electrical physics gives him the skills to create a better future.
Visit the electrical engineering laboratories in spring 2026
Welcome to visit the Robotics Lab, the Acoustics Lab, the Electronics-ICT laboratory, and the ePowerHub laboratory!
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The semiconductor sector jobs open in research groups
Semi-Summer 2026 programme will provide an opportunity to gain the skills needed in a growing and international semiconductor sector.
The School of Electrical Engineering celebrated 2025 achievements
On Friday, December 19, 2025, the staff of the School of Electrical Engineering gathered to celebrate the most significant achievements of the year in the fields of teaching, research, and impact. After the celebrations, everyone enjoyed a traditional Christmas lunch.
Research Council of Finland establishes a Center of Excellence in Quantum Materials
The Centre, called QMAT, creates new materials to power the quantum technology of coming decades.
Space technology visionary Jaan Praks awarded as Espoo Ambassador 2025
Professor Jaan Praks has been chosen as Espoo's new congress ambassador
Finland鈥檚 Foresail-1p science satellite successfully launched into space
The Finnish science satellite Foresail-1p was successfully launched into space after 8 PM Finnish time on Friday 28 November 2025, aboard the Transporter-15 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Five things everyone should know about microelectronics
'Without microelectronics, our society would not function,' says Jussi Ryyn盲nen, Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering at Aalto University. Here are five things everyone should know about microelectronics.
