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Unite! helps startups expand across Europe
Unite! soft-landing services support startups in expanding into new European markets by offering direct access to local innovation ecosystems, tailored matchmaking with industry and research partners, and hands-on support at Unite! universities across Europe.
Funding for impact assessment research concerning the Helsinki Capital region available
Funding call of the Urban Impact project (Kaupunkivaikutus) is open until 11. October 2026.
Unite! Seed Fund 2026 鈥 Aalto involved in eight projects
From the 2026 Seed Fund call, 22 proposals were selected for funding. Aalto is involved in eight of these projects and coordinates one.
Experiment with AI safely 鈥 here鈥檚 how to get started
AI is advancing rapidly. Experiment boldly, but responsibly.
A!BP attends the 14th Nordic Symposium on Building Physics
On 08.06-10.06, the A!BP research group attended NSB 2026 in Tampere, contributing to the conference with scientific presentations and collaborative workshops on bio-based materials.
Open access article quotas estimated to run out during autumn 2026
Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and Emerald article quotas are estimated to run out during autumn 2026.
Future of Elsevier Read & Publish agreement: What researchers need to know
National agreement with Elsevier is currently valid until the end of 2026.
Student Saad Ahmed found the perfect balance of academic excellence and wellbeing at Aalto
Originally searching for the best structural engineering programmes in the world, Saad Ahmed from Pakistan found something unexpected at Aalto University: a combination of top-level education, hands-on learning, and a student culture that genuinely prioritizes wellbeing and balance alongside academic excellence.
Civil engineering student Emma Lahtinen appreciates hands-on projects and the warm sense of community
Emma Lahtinen became interested in civil engineering because it combines natural sciences, visual design, and spatial thinking. At Aalto University, she has especially appreciated the hands-on projects and the close-knit community.
Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Foundation grants awarded for 2026
In 2026, the foundation awarded four grants, worth 23 000 euros in total.
Staff and students recognised at School of Engineering Awards 2026
Awards honoured the finest publications and doctoral theses of the year, active students and notable achievements by school personnel in the realms of education, impact, and service.
Significant donation to boost pavement engineering research and education
Companies and associations in the field have donated 鈧400,000 to the School of Engineering.
Eden Telila's master's thesis contributed to Ramboll's geotechnical toolkit
Geoengineering alum Eden Telila helped Ramboll automate manual tasks.
Life inside the rock: Otaniemi鈥檚 鈥榗atacombs鈥 as a living lab for research and education
Building underground calls for research and expertise from many fields. We descended into a tunnel right from the Aalto University campus.
Open access publishing in Elsevier journals continues until 31 December 2026
Update 19.8.2026: Elsevier has removed the open access article quota for the rest of 2026.
Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more 鈥 register now!
New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open.
LinkedIn training for researchers: recording and materials now available!
Social media has become an important channel for researchers. Watch the recording and learn how and why it is worth communicating about research on LinkedIn.
New prior licence model ensures immediate open access 色色啦鈥檚 research publications
Prior licence model supports immediate open access and researchers' rights to their peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Meet Patrick Fleming, assistant professor of structural and architectural engineering
Fleming believes making the most of existing buildings is key to reaching a sustainable future.
Nominate your candidate for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching at the School of Engineering
Staff and students of the School of Engineering are invited to nominate candidates for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching.
