News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/50361/feed News listing en Unite! helps startups expand across Europe /en/news/unite-helps-startups-expand-across-europe Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:57:35 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1392285 at /en 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. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Four people talk at a tech event, two by a laptop, colourful UN goal posters glowing in the background Funding for impact assessment research concerning the Helsinki Capital region available /en/news/funding-for-impact-assessment-research-concerning-the-helsinki-capital-region-available Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:30:50 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1392094 at /en Funding call of the Urban Impact project (Kaupunkivaikutus) is open until 11. October 2026. Research & Art Aerial view of a green rooftop garden next to a parking lot with several cars and surrounding buildings. Unite! Seed Fund 2026 – Aalto involved in eight projects /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2026-aalto-involved-in-eight-projects Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:16:04 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1392080 at /en From the 2026 Seed Fund call, 22 proposals were selected for funding. Aalto is involved in eight of these projects and coordinates one. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Two small green sprouts in soil beside the word “unite!” on a green background Experiment with AI safely – here’s how to get started /en/news/experiment-with-ai-safely-heres-how-to-get-started Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:16:37 +0000 Helena Järnefelt 1389432 at /en AI is advancing rapidly. Experiment boldly, but responsibly. Research & Art University Mustia ympyröitä ja neliöitä, jotka on yhdistetty katkoviivoilla sinisellä taustalla. A!BP attends the 14th Nordic Symposium on Building Physics /en/news/abp-attends-the-14th-nordic-symposium-on-building-physics Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:41:09 +0000 Anna Shuleva 1385667 at /en 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. Research & Art Tayma Dadssi presenting her research at the NSB 2026 in Tampere. Photograph taken by Opa Latvala. Open access article quotas estimated to run out during autumn 2026 /en/news/open-access-article-quotas-estimated-to-run-out-during-autumn-2026 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:32:01 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1375259 at /en Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and Emerald article quotas are estimated to run out during autumn 2026. Research & Art Aalto yellow pen Future of Elsevier Read & Publish agreement: What researchers need to know /en/news/future-of-elsevier-read-publish-agreement-what-researchers-need-to-know Fri, 29 May 2026 09:58:08 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1374715 at /en National agreement with Elsevier is currently valid until the end of 2026. Research & Art Kuva: Kalle Kataila Student Saad Ahmed found the perfect balance of academic excellence and wellbeing at Aalto /en/news/student-saad-ahmed-found-the-perfect-balance-of-academic-excellence-and-wellbeing-at-aalto Fri, 15 May 2026 11:13:54 +0000 Maiju Thers 1372455 at /en 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. Studies Henkilö punaisessa neuleessa seisoo parvekkeella modernissa toimistossa, jossa on pinkki lattia Civil engineering student Emma Lahtinen appreciates hands-on projects and the warm sense of community /en/news/civil-engineering-student-emma-lahtinen-appreciates-hands-on-projects-and-the-warm-sense-of Fri, 15 May 2026 08:53:54 +0000 Maiju Thers 1372452 at /en 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. Studies Pitkähiuksinen henkilö sinisessä paidassa seisoo vehreiden pensaiden edessä Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Foundation grants awarded for 2026 /en/news/fabian-and-jaakko-ahvenainen-foundation-grants-awarded-for-2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:43:04 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 1366754 at /en In 2026, the foundation awarded four grants, worth 23 000 euros in total. Awards and Recognition The awardees Staff and students recognised at School of Engineering Awards 2026 /en/news/staff-and-students-recognised-at-school-of-engineering-awards-2026 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:48:43 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1361593 at /en 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. Awards and Recognition University Dekaani Kari Tammi esittelee katsausta vuoteen 2025 ENG Awards -tilaisuudessa Significant donation to boost pavement engineering research and education /en/news/significant-donation-to-boost-pavement-engineering-research-and-education Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:32:30 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1361002 at /en Companies and associations in the field have donated €400,000 to the School of Engineering. Research & Art Luminen kaupunkinäkymä, jossa on moderneja rakennuksia, raitiovaunu ja polkupyöriä. Ihmiset kävelevät lumisilla teillä. Eden Telila's master's thesis contributed to Ramboll's geotechnical toolkit /en/news/eden-telilas-masters-thesis-contributed-to-rambolls-geotechnical-toolkit Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:26:35 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1358023 at /en Geoengineering alum Eden Telila helped Ramboll automate manual tasks. Cooperation Studies Eden Telila pictured at a ski slope Life inside the rock: Otaniemi’s ‘catacombs’ as a living lab for research and education /en/news/life-inside-the-rock-otaniemis-catacombs-as-a-living-lab-for-research-and-education Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:12 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1356741 at /en Building underground calls for research and expertise from many fields. We descended into a tunnel right from the Aalto University campus. Aalto Magazine Ihmiset kypärissä ja liiveissä istuvat luolamaisessa huoneessa katsomassa esitystä näytöllä. Henkilö osoittaa näyttöä. Open access publishing in Elsevier journals continues until 31 December 2026 /en/news/open-access-publishing-in-elsevier-journals-continues-until-31-december-2026 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:25:15 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1357254 at /en Update 19.8.2026: Elsevier has removed the open access article quota for the rest of 2026. Research & Art Sähköinen asiointipalvelu 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. LinkedIn training for researchers: recording and materials now available! /en/news/linkedin-training-for-researchers-recording-and-materials-now-available Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:46:25 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1356929 at /en 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. Research & Art A hand holds a smartphone displaying the LinkedIn logo. A blurred screen in the background shows a person working at a desk. New prior licence model ensures immediate open access ɫɫ’s research publications /en/news/new-prior-licence-model-ensures-immediate-open-access-to-aaltos-research-publications Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:17:03 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1347183 at /en Prior licence model supports immediate open access and researchers' rights to their peer-reviewed manuscripts. Research & Art Iso Aalto-valologo ja nainen kävelemässä Meet Patrick Fleming, assistant professor of structural and architectural engineering /en/news/meet-patrick-fleming-assistant-professor-of-structural-and-architectural-engineering Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:26:48 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1346108 at /en Fleming believes making the most of existing buildings is key to reaching a sustainable future. Appointments Apulaisprofessori Patrick Fleming Nominate your candidate for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching at the School of Engineering /en/news/nominate-your-candidate-for-the-2025-award-for-achievements-in-teaching-at-the-school-of-engineering Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:41:46 +0000 Heidy Tiits-Tikkanen 1345460 at /en Staff and students of the School of Engineering are invited to nominate candidates for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching. Awards and Recognition Studies University Kaksi ihmistä seisoo suurten näyttöjen edessä, joissa näkyy ilmakuva karttoja. Toinen osoittaa karttaa.