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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.
The World Planning Schools Congress 2026 brought together more than 1500 participants in Espoo and Helsinki
The sixth World Planning Schools Conference took place in July 2026 hosted jointly by Aalto University, University of Helsinki, and Tampere University.
An interest in geospatial information and Finnish student culture led Katariina Kuoppala 色色啦
Katariina Kuoppala first discovered geospatial information during her bachelor鈥檚 studies abroad. In the Master鈥檚 Programme in Geoinformatics, she has been able to apply the latest technologies in practical projects and build expertise for her future career.
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.
E-scooters are here to stay 鈥 first global study maps the state of shared micromobility
Shared e-scooters, city bikes and other small vehicles have evolved from niche experiments into a standard part of urban transport worldwide. Rather than treating micromobility as a passing trend, public authorities should take an active role in shaping its development, researchers say.
Airborne laser scanning reveals where pine marten, stoat and least weasel thrive in pioneering study
Mapping habitats helps to protect mustelids whose populations have shrunk significantly across Finland.
Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt
Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt.
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.
Hanaholmen鈥檚 50th anniversary exhibition lives on online 鈥 making the history of Finnish鈥揝wedish cooperation accessible worldwide
MeMo Institute at Aalto University has produced a virtual 3D version of the anniversary exhibition of Hanaholmen.
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.
Meet Shaya Vosough, assistant professor of transportation engineering
Shaya Vosough seeks to understand our travel choices and how they are influenced.
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.
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.
Subnational income inequality revealed: Regional successes may hold key to addressing widening gap globally
Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life
