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Chinonyelum Igwe’s contribution to the frontier of medical AI
Chinonyelum Igwe pursued her dual passions for medicine and AI through the AScI International Summer Research Programme
Overview of Aalto's open access publications 2025
94 % of Aalto's scientific journal articles published in 2025 are available open access. When conference papers and book chapters are included, a total of 91% of the articles are open access.
Aalto University is introducing ORCID’s Researcher Connect service
Aalto University is introducing ORCID's Researcher Connect service, which facilitates information transfer between researchers' ORCID profiles and the university's research information management system, ACRIS.
Eden Telila's master's thesis contributed to Ramboll's geotechnical toolkit
Geoengineering alum Eden Telila helped Ramboll automate manual tasks.
Join a Unite! matchmaking event on forging new consortia for Horizon Europe applications
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.
Apply Now: Unite! Visiting Professorships at TU Graz
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.
Soil Laboratory Exhibition – Exploring the Dialogue Between Human and the Earth in Utsjoki
Soil Laboratory explores the relationship between humans and the earth as a living landscape through ceramic practices in Utsjoki.
Environmental Structure of the Year 2025 Award goes to Kalasatama-Pasila tramway
The award is given in recognition of meritorious design and implementation of the built environment. Experts from Aalto University developed sustainability solutions for the project.
Everyday choices: Frank Martela, should we take happiness seriously?
Insights from an assistant professor and philosopher who studies human well-being and motivation.
A survey on users' experiences of MyKanta in collaboration between Aalto University and Kela
Senior university lecturer Sari Kujala's research group is exploring, in collaboration with Kela, users' experiences with the MyKanta online patient portal and the MyKanta mobile application.
Measuring urban nature: new habitat types and criteria support the prevention of biodiversity loss
A recent report introduces an anthropogenic habitat classification and assessment criteria that make it possible to visualize, measure, and compare nature in the built environment. These tools enable the assessment of ecological condition and support the development of green infrastructure and the prevention of biodiversity loss in cities.
What drives success in the film and audiovisual industries? New research to support growth and competitiveness
Aalto University Department of Film is leading a €1.6 million Co-Innovation research project, SmartSuccessAV, funded by Business Finland. The project aims to gain new research-based knowledge on how success in the Film and AV industry is managed and how decision-making is structured as production, financing, and distribution structures change.
Elsevier open access article quota is estimated to run out in autumn 2026
Read more about the situation and its effects on open access publishing
Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now!
New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open.
New Innovation Postdoc programme launching this spring in Aalto
Innovation Postdoc launching this spring for researchers eager to turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
Spring call for proposals: Internal seed funding available through Aalto Networking Platform
Aalto's internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. Deadline for proposals is 1st of April 2026.
Study abroad from home with Unite’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP) Courses
Studying abroad without leaving home is possible through Unite!’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP). New courses in computer science, language and intercultural competence are now open for applications.
Kemira Hosts TexirC Results Meeting
Kemira hosted the results meeting of the TexirC project on February 3, 2026.
Better AI models by incorporating user feedback into training
New research improves a popular method for fine-tuning AI models by 60% using visualization tools.
Register for the Unite! Training Programme on Sustainability for Prospective Leaders
A transnational online programme for students, faculty, and leaders who want to advance sustainability initiatives within their institutions. Register by 13 February 2026.
