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Maintenance break in ACRIS on 22th of September, 2025
Maintenance break in ACRIS on 22 September from 10:00 to 15:00.
Researchers Unlock a Stronger, Greener Way to Bond Wood: Finnish pulp fiber could be used to bond wood for the construction industry
Researchers at Aalto University have developed a groundbreaking wood bonding method using primarily pulp fibers from Finnish forestry. The resulting bonding interface is twice as strong as natural wood while highly resistant to water. This breakthrough could transform sustainable construction by reducing reliance on petroleum-based adhesives.
Training offered in AI in research, data visualisation, cyber security + more – register now!
New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2025 are open.
Keys to growth: Basic research in AI is like long-term investing
Basic research in artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t always generate quick wins or clickbait headlines, but its benefits can be seen throughout society
Deficiences in the visibility of project information in ACRIS research information system
ACRIS hosts information on over 5000 Aalto research projects. Due to recent updates in financial systems, project data integration has faced challenges and project data in ACRIS has mistakes.
Aalto Inventors innovation training program coming for AI and bioeconomy researchers this fall
Connect with industry and academic thought-leaders and gain widely applicable skills in communication, intellectual property, and business.
It started with a breakthrough in research – ultrasharp imaging technology now fits on your fingertip
Agate Sensors, a startup originating from Aalto University, has raised €5.6 million in funding for its spectral sensor technology
Finnish Design Push launches second round with new company partners
The initiative aims at extending and deepening the role of design in the Finnish industries.
EU grants for improving human interaction with AI, soft wet adhesion physics and the capacity of legal systems
Corinna Coupette, Maja Vuckovac and Robin Welsch receive 1.5-million-euro ERC Starting Grants.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Aalto-Primo
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Aalto-Primo
Smart textile is not just cloth: Vafa
At Aalto University’s Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, researchers are reimagining the future of textiles. Among them is Vafa Fakhri, a PhD scholar in the Textile Chemistry group, whose work blends sustainability, advanced materials, and innovation in wearable technology.
E-Resource training webinars in autumn 2025
Check out the e-resources in training webinars hosted by publishers.
Five things everyone should know about making childbirth classes virtual
Finland is currently experiencing a baby shortage, which will worsen unless more attention is paid to the birthing experience, says engineer, Licentiate of Science in Technology, e-learning expert and childbirth professional Marjaana Siivola, who will defend her doctoral dissertation at Aalto University’s Department of Computer Science this September.
Aalto Distinguished Professor Otto Toivanen: ‘The best thing is when you find an interesting problem and perhaps even a way to solve it’
Otto Toivanen, Professor of Economics at the School of Business, was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor at the opening of the academic year on September 2, 2025.
Does wireless charging work through the human body?
What if pacemakers could be charged without changing batteries?
Everyday choices: Talvikki Hovatta, what is a relativistic jet?
Senior Scientist Hovatta explores the mysteries of the universe at Aalto University’s Metsähovi Radio Observatory.
Meet-up: Nice to meet you, Helena Aspelin!
Doctoral researcher Helena Aspelin is developing a protein-based adhesive derived from the DNA of barnacles and mussels.
What will tomorrow’s infrastructure be made of?
Construction remains a major climate culprit, yet it could also hold the key to cutting emissions. Change is already underway in infrastructure materials, as researchers, cities and companies work together to find more sustainable – even carbon-storing – ways to build.
Isla’s Research Achievements Celebration
On Thursday, 28 August, Isla Lizett RodrÃguez Banda, a summer intern in the Textile Chemistry Group, presented the results of her research work. Her work explored the use of solvents for color stripping of disperse dye from polyester fabrics.
Aalto computer scientists in IEEE Quantum Week & QCE 2025
Department of Computer Science papers accepted to the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE)
