/en/listing/50611/feed News listing en /en/news/scientific-conclusions-depend-on-who-performs-the-analysis Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:29:58 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1365996 at /en More than 450 independent researchers from around the world conducted over 500 re-analyses of datasets from one hundred previously published studies in the social and behavioural sciences. All analysts received the same data and the same central research question, but they were free to carry out the analysis based on their own expert judgment. Press releases Yleensä valitaan yksi analyysipolku, mutta on muitakin mahdollisuuksia. Kuva: Matti Ahlgren, Aalto-yliopisto. /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 /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/juha-gogulski-develops-personalized-brain-stimulation-therapy-for-depression Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:49:27 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1365745 at /en Aalto University postdoctoral researcher and Instrufoundation Fellow grant recipient Juha Gogulski is developing individualized brain stimulation treatments for patients with depression. Research & Art Juha Gogulski, kuva: Matti Ahlgren, Aalto-yliopisto /en/news/awards-presented-for-top-doctoral-and-masters-theses-at-the-school-of-science Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:55:29 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1364776 at /en In 2025, there were altogether 71 doctoral and 607 master's degrees in the School of Science. In March, seven outstanding doctoral and six master's theses were awarded. Awards and Recognition Sami Lauronen, Axel Hedman, Eero Virmavirta, Olli Latvakoski, Elina Heikkila.jpg /en/news/future-makers-research-batteries-cryptography-and-plastic-recycling Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:44:51 +0000 Ville Heirola 1346105 at /en The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University. Research & Art Neljä miestä muodollisissa vaatteissa eri ympäristöissä. Yhdellä poolopaita, muilla puvut ja solmiot. /en/news/biodesign-finland-wins-the-aalto-pioneering-excellence-award-2025 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:50:39 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1344287 at /en The Aalto Pioneering Excellence award is granted annually to one or more teams that are doing groundbreaking work Awards and Recognition Biodesign Finland -tiimi. Kuva: Roope Kiviranta /en/news/sci-awards-2025-were-granted-to-the-communitys-achievers Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:02:01 +0000 Minna Tiainen 1344970 at /en Check out whose outstanding work was acknowledged this year! Awards and Recognition Kristiina Mäkelä, Pauliina Ilmonen ja Jouko Lampinen. /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. /en/news/new-macular-degeneration-treatment-the-first-to-halt-diseases-progression Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:17:10 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1340340 at /en Aalto University researchers have uncovered a promising way to treat the dry form of the age- related macular degeneration (AMD) in the early diagnosis phase that could potentially stop its progression. The novel treatment approach aims to strengthen the protective mechanisms of affected cells using heat, explains Professor Ari Koskelainen. Press releases Kuvan silmästä otti Matti Ahlgren. /en/news/shaking-up-tech-encourages-young-women-and-minorities-to-explore-technology Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:52:31 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1336328 at /en The Shaking up Tech event will take place on 22 January 2026. The Event is aimed at young women and gender minorities who are considering their future study and career paths. Studies Lukiolaisia Shaking up Tech -tapahtuman messualueella /en/news/dean-jouko-lampinen-thank-you-for-a-successful-year Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:26:51 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1320936 at /en In addition to some appointment news, there are a bunch of new projects starting up in the School of Science. Dean Jouko Lampinen wishes everyone a relaxing summer. Campus Jouko Lampisen kolmoiskuva. Kuvat: Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne /en/news/new-theory-of-gravity-brings-long-sought-theory-of-everything-a-crucial-step-closer Mon, 05 May 2025 11:37:55 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1312777 at /en A quantum theory of gravity would clear the path to answering some of the biggest questions in physics. Press releases Research & Art Earth and Moon on a grid representing gravity well, with green arrows indicating gravitational force directions. /en/news/school-of-science-awards-outstanding-doctoral-and-masters-theses Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:06:50 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1307247 at /en Doctoral Thesis Award was granted to Eric Hyyppä, Sakari Lepikko, Kim Myyryläinen, Jane Seppälä, Julia Jaatela, Petrus Mikkola, Shuzhe Wang and Ana Triana Hoyos. Master's theses award was received by Matteo Merler, Aapo Pajala and Tuomas Uusnäkki. Awards and Recognition Kuvassa vasemmalta oikealle Petrus Mikkola, Jane Seppälä, Kim Myyryläinen, Sakari Lepikko ja Eric Hyyppä /en/news/how-are-children-with-adhds-brains-different-scans-taken-while-vr-gaming-give-new-insight Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:19:21 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1306288 at /en In a new study, children played a virtual reality game while in an MRI scanner – the brains of children with ADHD showed a notable increase in functional connectivity, a result which could help us more readily understand the condition. Press releases The virtual game was projected onto a mirror, allowing children to play while their brain activity was scanned by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Artistic illustration by Margot Lepetit, Aalto University. /en/news/grants-from-the-finnish-cultural-foundation-for-science-and-art Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:30:50 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1301867 at /en A total of 37 individuals or groups from Aalto University received grants for science or art Research & Art Henkilö, jolla on päällään kirkkaista muovipusseista ja ruskeasta kuitumateriaalista tehty takki, sivulta nähtynä. /en/news/record-speed-waves-on-extremely-water-repellent-surfaces Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:23:14 +0000 Ville Heirola 1301137 at /en An interdisciplinary team of physicists and biomedical engineers unlocked new properties in capillary waves thanks to superhydrophobicity. Press releases A reflective metallic sphere causing ripple waves on a dotted surface, with the text 'ultraSound' and 'plasmonic waves'. /en/news/sci-awards-2024-celebrate-excellent-work-and-great-people-at-our-school Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:58:40 +0000 Minna Tiainen 1267696 at /en Check out whose outstanding work was acknowledged this year! Awards and Recognition joulujuhla /en/news/we-might-feel-love-in-our-fingertips-but-did-the-ancient-mesopotamians Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:20:21 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1262846 at /en A multidisciplinary team of researchers studied a large body of texts to find out how people in the ancient Mesopotamian region (within modern day Iraq) experienced emotions in their bodies thousands of years ago, analysing one million words of the ancient Akkadian language from 934-612 BC in the form of cuneiform scripts on clay tablets. Press releases Modern and Mesopotamian people experience love in a rather similar way. In Mesopotamia, love is particularly associated with the liver, heart and knees. Figure: Modern/PNAS: Lauri Nummenmaa et al. 2014, Mesopotamian: Juha Lahnakoski 2024. /en/news/professor-risto-ilmoniemi-awarded-as-espoo-ambassador-2024 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:46:49 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1262841 at /en This recognition highlights Professor Ilmoniemi's significant contributions to bringing and organising international scientific congresses and summer schools in Finland, Espoo, and abroad Awards and Recognition Professori Risto Ilmoniemi