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Apply now: Bioengineering human tissue: Design, fabrication, analysis
Unite!鈥檚 Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on bioengineering human tissue combines online learning with hands-on training in Germany.
Learning Environments Research Group 鈥 2025 in Review
2025 recap: three doctoral theses on context-aware interaction design, AI as creative learning partner, and telerobotic puppetry for peacebuilding.
Students analysed AI capabilities in modern finance systems for PwC Finland
The aim was to provide PwC Finland with structured insights to better advise and support its clients in developing AI strategies within finance operations
Free of charge article copies for Aalto students (pilot)
Aalto University鈥檚 interlibrary loan service is running a pilot that allows Aalto students to order article copies free of charge for their own study or research use. The pilot runs from 1 March to 1 September 2026.
ACRIS service break 13鈥20 April 2026
ACRIS will have a service break on 13鈥20 April 2026. The public portal remains available, but information will not be updated during the break.
Aalto University鈥檚 art & design ranked 9th in the world
Five of Aalto鈥檚 fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking
AREA Lunch Talks on Artistic Research // April 2026
AREA is launching a new series of informal lunch talks dedicated to artistic research at Aalto ARTS.
Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)
Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.
Apply Now: Study Geothermal Energy in Italy This Summer
Take this course and combine online learning with an on-site experience in Italy.
Thinking of doing a doctorate? Join us on 21 April
Join us on 21 April 2026 to hear firsthand experiences from researchers across Europe and explore what a career in research at Aalto could look like.
Annual review looked back on the past year
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.
Unite! Students Strengthen Communication and Collaboration Skills in International Workshops
Aalto students joined peers from five other European universities in workshops and discussions on collaboration, communication, and responsibility.
RCF Shared and Thematic Research Infrastructure (FIRI) calls 鈥 Aalto internal deadline 23.3.2026
The next RCF national Shared-use Research Infrastructures and local Thematic Research Infrastructures calls will open 25 March and close 29 April 2026. Aalto internal deadline is 23 March..
Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026
Join Unite!鈥檚 international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice.
VTT, Aalto University and GTK: How to ensure Finland captures the multi鈥慴illion growth potential of mineral economy
Finland is rising to the forefront of the mineral economy through new research initiatives and closer collaboration
Annual Report on Research Ethics and Integrity 2025
The significance of research ethics has increased both as part of the quality of research and in the values of publishers and funders
Design strengthens industrial competitiveness 鈥 human-centered factory work at the core
Factory work is undergoing a transformation: new technologies and artificial intelligence are changing the content and roles of work. Aalto University鈥檚 Department of Design is studying this change from a human-centered perspective in the HiFive project.
The proxy server for remote access to e-resources is changing
If you have problems using e-resources, try accessing the e-resource using VPN connection.
A sustainable city is also age-friendly
Cities must involve older adults more strongly in the planning of the urban environment.
Renate Zhang鈥檚 journey in optimising the cost of creation
During the research program at Aalto University, Renate Zhang developed a cost-saving method that inspired her to pursue a doctoral degree.
