/en/listing/50591/feed News listing en /en/news/aalto-university-in-2025-strong-results-in-research-education-and-innovation-activities Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:30:57 +0000 Anitta Pirnes 1365866 at /en Aalto University continued to strengthen its impact in 2025 University Kolme nuorta juttelee ulkoilmatapahtumassa, taustalla telttoja, yllään sinisiä ja ruskeita takkeja. /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. /en/news/aalto-university-endowment-provided-eur-42-million-in-2025-to-education-and-research Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:55:29 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1365240 at /en The university endowment portfolio returned 8.5% University Ihmiset tutkivat modernia sisänäyttelyä, jossa on puuseiniä ja valkoisia näyttelypöytiä. /en/news/finnish-wood-based-innovations-on-display-in-london-0 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:14:03 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1364780 at /en The exhibition showcases Finnish bioeconomy solutions for both industry and everyday consumer life. Origami-based FOLD materials offer more sustainable solutions not only for packaging but also for many other applications. Research & Art Modern exhibition room with mannequins in green and white clothes, bowls and a beige bathtub on white plinths /en/news/aalto-universitys-art-design-ranked-9th-in-the-world Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:31:28 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1364763 at /en Five of Aalto’s fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking Research & Art Black text on yellow: “#9 in the world in art & design (QS 2026)” in bold sans serif font. /en/news/strong-interest-in-aalto-universitys-bachelors-programmes-continues Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:31:51 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1364413 at /en A total of 15,184 applicants applied ɫɫ�� University’s Finnish- and Swedish-language bachelor’s programmes in technology, business and arts. The number of applicants continued to grow compared to last year. Studies Neljä opiskelijaa juttelee punaisilla ja keltaisilla tuoleilla modernin lasi- ja tiilikampusrakennuksen edessä. /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!” /en/news/sherwan-hajis-my-name-is-hope-has-won-the-2025-jussi-award-for-best-short-film Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:07:43 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1364420 at /en My Name is Hope is director-screenwriter-actor Sherwan Hajin’s master’s thesis film from the Department of Film at Aalto University. Awards and Recognition Two people sit on a motorbike at dusk, watching distant city lights under a dark blue sky. /en/news/energy-poverty-is-not-recognized-in-finland Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1363949 at /en According to a recent study by Aalto University and the Finnish Environment Institute, about 7–15 percent of Finnish households are energy poor, which at most means around 300,000 homes. Research & Art Valkoinen paneelipatteri vaalealla seinällä lasioven vieressä, taustalla kaupunkinäkymä /en/news/the-exhibition-our-land-for-all-explores-personal-and-national-identity Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:24:52 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1363950 at /en The 20th anniversary exhibition of the Association of Finnish Fine Arts Foundations, opened at Kunsthalle Helsinki, asks: whose stories is Finland built from? The exhibition has been curated by PhD, docent Annamari Vänskä. Research & Art Henkilö takaa, tummassa takissa, jossa suuri kirjailtu kuva polvistuvasta hahmosta mustaa taustaa vasten /en/news/noticeboard-areas-designated-in-the-vare-building-lobby Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:55:33 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1363810 at /en Three wall areas designated for noticeboard use. University A hazy person in Väre lobby at Aalto University /en/news/the-campus-welcomes-its-third-learning-lounge Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:05:33 +0000 Pia Ojanperä 1362447 at /en Learning Lounge makes a new expansion into Restaurant Aalto Kvarkki on 16 March. Campus Studies Otakaari 3 /en/news/annual-review-looked-back-on-the-past-year Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:26:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1362366 at /en The annual review of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture provided a comprehensive overview of the past year. Members of the community were also awarded in the event. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Puhuja esiintyy suurelle yleisölle pimeässä auditorioissa. Suuren näytön takana on eläväinen kuva tekstillä 'Welcome'. /en/news/alum-of-the-year-anna-brotkin-we-need-modern-stories-about-our-era Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:22:32 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1362197 at /en Screenwriter Anna Brotkin is the Alum of the Year 2026 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes in the power of locality and the importance of hope in times of crisis. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Tummaan takkiin pukeutunut henkilö seisoo ulkona monikerroksisen rakennuksen edessä, jossa on paljon ikkunoita. /en/news/9-experts-on-finnish-happiness-from-cold-water-swimming-to-trust-in-institutions-why-does-the-nation Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:48:43 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1362193 at /en The latest research from Aalto offers a variety of possible explanations. Research & Art A wooden interior with a tree trunk as a support beam, overlooking foggy outdoor trees through a rectangular window. /en/news/hannu-martola-appointed-as-chair-of-the-aalto-university-alumni-network-board Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:34:14 +0000 Annika Linna 1361233 at /en The board’s new members are Esa Arola, Eila Lindroos and Terttu Sopanen. Continuing members are Ari Bertula, Ossi Leikola, Laura Nikola and Katja Soini. Appointments Cooperation Four people standing in a spacious indoor area with signs above them. The floor is tiled and walls are white. /en/news/design-strengthens-industrial-competitiveness-human-centered-factory-work-at-the-core Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:18 +0000 Pirita Posti 1360208 at /en Factory work is undergoing a transformation: new technologies and artificial intelligence are changing the content and roles of work. Aalto University’s Department of Design is studying this change from a human-centered perspective in the HiFive project. Cooperation Research & Art HiFive tutkimusryhmä: Joni Lappalainen, Juho Silmukari, Martina Čaić, Anna Viljakainen, Virpi Roto. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen /en/news/a-sustainable-city-is-also-age-friendly Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:30 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1360051 at /en Cities must involve older adults more strongly in the planning of the urban environment. Cooperation Research & Art Ikääntyneitä asukkaita katsomassa kasvatuslaatikoita kirjaston edessä /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. /en/news/join-the-unite-virtual-education-summit-registration-now-open Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:02:06 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1358861 at /en Join us in shaping international collaboration! This online event takes place 12 March, 2026. Cooperation Five people are sitting in a modern office space with laptops and notebooks, discussing. There is a red carpet and colourful furniture.