News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/52326/feed News listing en Diploma award ceremony at the School of Chemical Engineering /en/news/diploma-award-ceremony-at-the-school-of-chemical-engineering Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:17 +0000 Virpi Raski 1366228 at /en We celebrated the graduates from our school: bachelors of science in technology, masters of science in technology and doctors of science in technology. Studies Pöydällä punaisia ruusuja, värikkäitä kukkakimppuja ja sinivalkoisia A!-vihkosia Apply now: Bioengineering human tissue: Design, fabrication, analysis /en/news/apply-now-bioengineering-human-tissue-design-fabrication-analysis Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:09:50 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1366227 at /en Unite!’s Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on bioengineering human tissue combines online learning with hands-on training in Germany. Cooperation Studies University Microscope image of wavy skin tissue layer, pink and purple cells forming dense clusters Aalto University in 2025: strong results in research, education and innovation activities /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. Seven new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto University in 2026 /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. Aalto University Endowment provided EUR 42 million in 2025 to education and research /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. Iris Seitz awarded for exceptional early-career achievement /en/news/iris-seitz-awarded-for-exceptional-early-career-achievement Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:21:02 +0000 Virpi Raski 1365237 at /en Dr. Iris Seitz, former PhD student of Professor Mauri Kostiainen, has been awarded the 2026 Robert Dirks Molecular Programming Prize for her work on programmable protein architectures with nucleic acid origami. Awards and Recognition Iris Seitz Strong interest in Aalto University’s bachelor’s programmes continues /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. Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series) /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!” Apply Now: Study Geothermal Energy in Italy This Summer /en/news/apply-now-study-geothermal-energy-in-italy-this-summer Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:48:31 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1364569 at /en Take this course and combine online learning with an on-site experience in Italy. Cooperation Studies University Aerial view of turquoise terraced pools, rocky banks, trees and a small tiled-roof house, with the word “unite!” Decoding the chemistry of space with machine learning /en/news/decoding-the-chemistry-of-space-with-machine-learning Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:56:52 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1363259 at /en Astronomers can detect complex chemical fingerprints in stardust – but many of them remain unidentified. The SpaceML project combines machine learning and computational chemistry to simulate how molecules form and evolve in space, helping researchers decode these signals. Research & Art Left: person wearing a black jacket and pearl necklace. Right: molecular structure illustration against a cosmic background. Catalysis in a new light: Microscale interactions could enhance clean energy technologies /en/news/catalysis-in-a-new-light-microscale-interactions-could-enhance-clean-energy-technologies Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:27:04 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1362655 at /en A new study provides a more detailed view of how catalysts function during chemical reactions. The discovery could help develop more efficient materials for applications such as green hydrogen production and a more sustainable chemical industry. Research & Art A close-up of numerous small, rectangular particles with rounded edges, appearing grey on a dark background. The campus welcomes its third Learning Lounge /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 Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026 /en/news/register-for-the-transregional-online-living-labs-day-2026 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:33 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1361588 at /en Join Unite!’s international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice. Cooperation Studies University People gathered outside a modern building with circular windows, reflected in glass. Trees and green grass in the background. Hannu Martola appointed as Chair of the Aalto University Alumni Network Board /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. VTT, Aalto University and GTK: How to ensure Finland captures the multi‑billion growth potential of mineral economy /en/news/vtt-aalto-university-and-gtk-how-to-ensure-finland-captures-the-multi-billion-growth-potential-of Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:59:00 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1361221 at /en Finland is rising to the forefront of the mineral economy through new research initiatives and closer collaboration Research & Art Lähikuva erilaisista elektroniikkajätteistä, kuten piirilevyistä, johdoista ja metallinpaloista eri väreissä. The President of the Republic's honours awarded at The School of Chemical Engineering /en/news/the-president-of-the-republics-honours-awarded-at-the-school-of-chemical-engineering Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:08:37 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1360608 at /en The President of the Republic's honours were awarded to four people at the School of Chemical Engineering: Dean Kristiina Kruus, Professor Lasse Murtomäki, Head of Technical Services Jaana Rich and Senior University Lecturer Jari Aromaa. Awards and Recognition Henkilöt rivissä Join a Unite! matchmaking event on forging new consortia for Horizon Europe applications /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. Join the Unite! Virtual Education Summit- Registration now open /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. Apply Now: Unite! Visiting Professorships at TU Graz /en/news/apply-now-unite-visiting-professorships-at-tu-graz Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:03:32 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1358839 at /en TU Graz, Austria, invites experienced postdoctoral researchers to apply for two fully funded visiting professorships. The deadline for expressions of interest is 20 February 2026, and the positions will begin on 1 October 2026. Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Three people having a discussion at a table with laptops. Text: Visiting Professorships at TU Graz, October 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027. The Finnish Cultural Foundation awarded grants for science and art /en/news/the-finnish-cultural-foundation-awarded-grants-for-science-and-art Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:45:32 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1358015 at /en A total of 15 individuals or groups from Aalto University received grants Research & Art Three people walking in winter next to a sign that says 'Aalto University' with snow-covered trees and buildings in the background.