Latest news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/50261/feed News listing en Researchers make micromanipulation more accessible /en/news/researchers-make-micromanipulation-more-accessible Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:48:19 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1366001 at /en FilMBot aims to lower the barrier to high-precision work in education, research, and micro-assembly Research & Art Filmbot-robotti Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt /en/news/teaching-and-collaborating-across-europe-aalto-researchers-at-tu-darmstadt Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:38:23 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1365853 at /en Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt. Appointments Cooperation Old cream building beside modern beige block with many tall windows and a rust-coloured sculpture in front Seven new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto University in 2026 /en/news/seven-new-honorary-doctors-in-technology-at-aalto-university-in-2026 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:55:30 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1365241 at /en The ceremonial conferment takes place on university campus in June. Awards and Recognition Graduates in dark suits and top hats at a ceremony, facing a blue-lit stage with many flags. Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series) /en/news/recent-advances-and-research-trends-in-ai-energy-industry-online-lecture-series Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:06:22 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1364588 at /en Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March. Cooperation Studies University Finger touches glowing purple sphere linking tech icons above a city skyline, with the word “unite!” Making space for creativity with the help of ELEC Diversity and Inclusivity Fund /en/news/making-space-for-creativity-with-the-help-of-elec-diversity-and-inclusivity-fund Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:22:13 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1362362 at /en Inspired by findings that movement fuels creativity, doctoral researcher Tim Moesgen launched body-based workshops at Aalto University University Silhouettes of people walking and interacting, with orange paint splatters on a grey background. Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026 /en/news/register-for-the-transregional-online-living-labs-day-2026 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:33 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1361588 at /en Join Unite!’s international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice. Cooperation Studies University People gathered outside a modern building with circular windows, reflected in glass. Trees and green grass in the background. Join a Unite! matchmaking event on forging new consortia for Horizon Europe applications /en/news/join-a-unite-matchmaking-event-on-forging-new-consortia-for-horizon-europe-applications Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:52:50 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1359061 at /en 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. Cooperation Studies University Researchers working in a laboratory. Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now! /en/news/training-available-in-ai-research-data-management-research-ethics-more-register-now Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:23:18 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1355730 at /en New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open. Research & Art A black hand touches a tablet screen with white shapes. Papers and a pen are on a pink surface. Creating robot prototypes in collaboration with other students motivates Viktor Solianoi /en/news/creating-robot-prototypes-in-collaboration-with-other-students-motivates-viktor-solianoi Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:36:00 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1356559 at /en Viktor Solianoi completed vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology. His passion for the field led him to study automation and robotics at Aalto University Studies Opiskelija Viktor Solianoi Visit the electrical engineering laboratories in spring 2026 /en/news/visit-the-electrical-engineering-laboratories-in-spring-2026 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:01:20 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1355085 at /en Welcome to visit the Robotics Lab, the Acoustics Lab, the Electronics-ICT laboratory, and the ePowerHub laboratory! Campus Neljä kohtaa: kaiuton huone, keltainen robottikoira, ihmiset sinisessä huoneessa ja henkilö työskentelemässä laitteiden kanssa. Specialised AI models could be Finland's next global export /en/news/specialised-ai-models-could-be-finlands-next-global-export Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:48:51 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1353787 at /en Specialised, resource-efficient AI models could be the next competitive edge of our country, and a way to stand out among the use of large language models. Research & Art Työntekijä käyttää tablettia, kun robottikäsi hitsaa metallia ja kipinöitä lentää teollisuusympäristössä. Follow the School of Electrical Engineering on LinkedIn! /en/news/follow-the-school-of-electrical-engineering-on-linkedin Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:03:12 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1351583 at /en In addition to LinkedIn you can find us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok University Kaksi ihmistä seisoo huoneessa, jossa on siniset, piikikkäät seinät ja lattia, todennäköisesti kaiuton huone akustiikan testaukseen. The semiconductor sector jobs open in research groups /en/news/the-semiconductor-sector-jobs-open-in-research-groups-0 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:49:56 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 1351911 at /en Semi-Summer 2026 programme will provide an opportunity to gain the skills needed in a growing and international semiconductor sector. Cooperation SemiSummer 2026. Hae puolijohteiden kesätöihin. Yritysten ja Aalto-yliopiston logot. Liity mukaan. Seizing opportunities — Vuong Vo’s path led through Aalto University and VTT to build the protein factory of the future /en/news/seizing-opportunities-vuong-vos-path-led-through-aalto-university-and-vtt-to-build-the-protein Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:50:24 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1351473 at /en Vuong Vo's path led through Aalto University and VTT to a startup, where he is helping build the protein factory of the future. Cooperation Research & Art Kaksi sinipaitaista henkilöä katsoo kannettavan tietokoneen näyttöä teollisuusympäristössä. The School of Electrical Engineering celebrated 2025 achievements /en/news/the-school-of-electrical-engineering-celebrated-2025-achievements Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:19:42 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1348400 at /en 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. Awards and Recognition University Useita violetteja kukkakimppuja ruskeassa paperissa rivissä pöydällä. Aalto academics begin Unite! visiting professorships at TU Darmstadt /en/news/aalto-academics-begin-unite-visiting-professorships-at-tu-darmstadt Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:33:14 +0000 Suvi Lavinto 1344277 at /en As part of the Unite! Visiting Professorship Programme, TU Darmstadt welcomed six visiting professors from Aalto University for the winter semester 2025/2026. Appointments Cooperation A large, historic building with a pink facade and grey roof in a square with people walking and cycling. Oskari Heikkilä is the first Aaltonian to do the double degree in Automation and Electrical Engineering in Iceland /en/news/oskari-heikkila-is-the-first-aaltonian-to-do-the-double-degree-in-automation-and-electrical Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:58:55 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1342507 at /en Oskari Heikkilä ended up with a variety of experiences, and two master's degrees from the double degree program between Reykjavik University and Aalto University. Studies Oskari Heikkilä in front of a brick building with metal art pieces New research: Reliable electricity can no longer be taken for granted – the green transition may require fossil fuel as backup /en/news/new-research-reliable-electricity-can-no-longer-be-taken-for-granted-the-green-transition-may Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:21:12 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1341277 at /en Although Finland's electricity system has been exceptionally reliable, this may not necessarily be the case in the future. A recent study by Aalto University warns that without further investment in flexible production and demand management, the security of the electricity supply could deteriorate significantly as early as the 2030s. Press releases Research & Art Tuulivoimalat kohoavat tiheän metsän yläpuolella kirkkaalla taivaalla. Assistant Professor Jiancheng Yang improves healthcare with AI /en/news/assistant-professor-jiancheng-yang-improves-healthcare-with-ai Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:54:06 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1339523 at /en Yang is one of the nine newly recruited professors joining the ELLIS Institute Finland as principal investigators.  Appointments Henkilö mustassa pitkähihaisessa paidassa istuu modernissa toimistotilassa, tausta epätarkka. School of Electrical Engineering Alum of the Year 2025 Ville Voipio shares his insights on the importance of adaptability /en/news/school-of-electrical-engineering-alum-of-the-year-2025-ville-voipio-shares-his-insights-on-the Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:45:24 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1339186 at /en Three themes guide Ville Voipio's career: digitalisation, sustainability and economic well-being. He received the Alum of the Year award at the Alumni Weekend event on 25 October 2025. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Henkilö tummassa takissa seisoo tiili- ja kiviseinän vieressä, taustalla puisto ja puita.