/en/listing/895201/feed News listing en /en/news/study-internal-combustion-engine-can-achieve-zero-emission-combustion-and-double-efficiency Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:54:34 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1347181 at /en A new combustion concept that utilizes argon could completely eliminate nitrogen oxide emissions from internal combustion engines and double their efficiency compared to diesel engines. Energy solutions Research Sustainability Technology and engineering energy green hydrogen Research & Art Suuri rahtialus, joka on lastattu värikkäillä konteilla, purjehtii sinisen meren yli osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. /en/news/smart-textiles-are-reshaping-our-understanding-of-materials-and-interspecies-communication Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:49:09 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1346111 at /en The PAST-A-BOT research project, funded by the European Research Council (ERC), is developing soft, intelligent textiles that could one day function as rescue robots, sound-sensing agricultural fabrics, or assistive clothing. At the same time, the project aims to rethink the way we approach materials research. Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering Department of Chemistry and Materials Science School of Chemical Engineering Multifunctional Materials Design material science robots Research & Art Kolme valkoista, pyöreää pitsikuviota mustalla taustalla, jokaisella ainutlaatuinen geometrinen muotoilu. /en/news/future-makers-research-batteries-cryptography-and-plastic-recycling Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:44:51 +0000 Ville Heirola 1346105 at /en The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University. Energy solutions Research Sustainability Technology and engineering battery technology energy fundings recycling technology Research & Art Neljä miestä muodollisissa vaatteissa eri ympäristöissä. Yhdellä poolopaita, muilla puvut ja solmiot. /en/news/nominate-your-candidate-for-the-2025-award-for-achievements-in-teaching-at-the-school-of-engineering Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:41:46 +0000 Heidy Tiits-Tikkanen 1345460 at /en Staff and students of the School of Engineering are invited to nominate candidates for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching. Collaboration Studies Teaching Technology and engineering University Department of Built Environment Department of Civil Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering School of Engineering awards education pedagogy teachers teaching development Awards and Recognition Studies University Kaksi ihmistä seisoo suurten näyttöjen edessä, joissa näkyy ilmakuva karttoja. Toinen osoittaa karttaa. /en/news/apply-to-a-blended-intensive-programme-bip-confluences-interdisciplinary-visions-for-water-in-cities Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:20:09 +0000 Liina Nurmi 1345454 at /en Apply for Unite! course "Confluences: Interdisciplinary Visions for Water in Cities". Apply by January 26, 2026. Collaboration Studies ARTS, Bachelor’s Programmes ARTS, Doctoral programmes ARTS, Master's Programmes Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation ELEC, Doctoral Programmes School of Electrical Engineering Unite Unite students water water economy Studies Aerial view of a city with digital graphics overlay, showing connectivity and data points across the landscape. /en/news/aalto-academics-begin-unite-visiting-professorships-at-tu-darmstadt Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:33:14 +0000 Suvi Lavinto 1344277 at /en As part of the Unite! Visiting Professorship Programme, TU Darmstadt welcomed six visiting professors from Aalto University for the winter semester 2025/2026. Careers Collaboration Research Teaching Department of Applied Physics Department of Built Environment Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering School of Electrical Engineering School of Engineering School of Science Unite Unite staff Appointments Cooperation A large, historic building with a pink facade and grey roof in a square with people walking and cycling. /en/news/applications-for-our-biggest-exhibition-of-the-year-are-now-open-apply-to-designs-for-a-cooler Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:56:36 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1344044 at /en For the autumn 2026 exhibition, we are looking for new and inspiring innovations, ideas, and experiments from all fields across Aalto University. The exhibition and its events serve as one of the most important showcases of the university’s work to the world. In 2025, the event attracted over 15,000 visitors. Entrepreneurship Innovations Sustainability Entrepreneurial mindset Helsinki Design Week design exhibitions exhibitions and fairs radical creativity Research & Art University Presidents of Finland and Iceland visiting the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition in 2025 /en/news/aalto-at-slush-creative-design-and-new-innovations Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:07:32 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1343345 at /en Aalto University's Slush exhibition featured the design-based material innovation Bubbles with Benefits. The exhibition also highlighted the importance of design as a driver of technological innovation. Arts and design Innovations Research exhibitions and fairs Research & Art Aalto-yliopiston näyttelypiste tapahtumassa, jossa suuri määrä ihmisiä liikkuu violetin valaistun kuution alla. /en/news/oskari-heikkila-is-the-first-aaltonian-to-do-the-double-degree-in-automation-and-electrical Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:58:55 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1342507 at /en Oskari Heikkilä ended up with a variety of experiences, and two master's degrees from the double degree program between Reykjavik University and Aalto University. Studies Technology and engineering Alumni stories Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation School of Electrical Engineering bioinformation technology double degrees international joint programmes student exchange student stories Studies Oskari Heikkilä in front of a brick building with metal art pieces /en/news/five-things-every-consumer-should-understand-about-electricity-demand-and-production Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:54:52 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1342479 at /en Professor of Practice Iivo Vehviläinen explains why embracing wind can be the key to a more stable future Energy solutions Research aaltobizresearch aaltobizsustainability energy Research & Art Työelämäprofessori Iivo Vehviläinen. Kuva: Linda Lehtovirta /en/news/chemical-engineering-student-mauri-hartikainen-with-metallurgy-you-can-truly-make-an-impact-in Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:18:08 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1341390 at /en Mauri Hartikainen chose sustainable metallurgy as his Master’s major because he wants to be involved in developing clean technology solutions. What fascinates him most about metals is their almost limitless recyclability. Studies Technology and engineering Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering School of Chemical Engineering circular economy metallialan ympäristö- ja kiertotalous metals metallurgy Studies Henkilö seisoo polulla syksyisten puiden ympäröimänä, joissa on keltaisia lehtiä. Hänellä on tumma takki ja harmaa paita. /en/news/new-research-reliable-electricity-can-no-longer-be-taken-for-granted-the-green-transition-may Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:21:12 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1341277 at /en Although Finland's electricity system has been exceptionally reliable, this may not necessarily be the case in the future. A recent study by Aalto University warns that without further investment in flexible production and demand management, the security of the electricity supply could deteriorate significantly as early as the 2030s. Research energy energy availability Press releases Research & Art Tuulivoimalat kohoavat tiheän metsän yläpuolella kirkkaalla taivaalla. /en/news/chemical-engineer-mikko-manninen-i-want-to-see-how-biotechnology-expertise-can-be-applied-in Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:15:38 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1340474 at /en When Aalto University chemical engineering student Mikko Manninen chose biotechnology as his Master’s major, everything fell into place. He has found his field and is now working on his Master’s thesis at the company of his dreams. Technology and engineering School of Chemical Engineering biotechnics biotechnology Studies Henkilö, jolla on lyhyet tummat hiukset ja vaalea harmaa pikeepaita, harmaata taustaa vasten. /en/news/hameenlinna-art-museums-exhibition-brings-artworks-to-life-through-film Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:03:27 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1340350 at /en Hämeenlinna Art Museum will open a new exhibition Kehyskertomuksia: 24 fps / Reframing Cinema, produced in collaboration with the Aalto University Department of Film ELO. Arts and design Collaboration Department of Film (ELO) exhibitions Cooperation Research & Art Valkoiseen pukeutunut nainen seisoo pukuhuoneessa, jossa violettia seinää, valaistu peili ja riippuvia vaatteita. /en/news/hitesh-monga-shaped-his-path-in-aalto-from-a-summer-intern-to-a-masters-graduate Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:47:55 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1339883 at /en Hitesh Monga, graduate from Communication Engineering master's major, shares the path that lead him ɫɫ�� and beyond Studies Technology and engineering 5G AI Alumni stories ELEC, Master's Programmes School of Electrical Engineering student stories Studies Hitesh Monga wearing Tutor in Aalto University shirt and overalls, standing in front of a brick wall with metal artwork /en/news/from-polymer-technology-to-international-research-centres-chemical-engineering-alum-of-the-year Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:16:44 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1339517 at /en Petri Lehmus, Vice President of Research and Development at Neste Corporation, has been named alum of the year by the School of Chemical Engineering. Throughout his career, he has led international research centres, built the success story of Neste’s renewable business and advanced chemical engineering research and education at Aalto University. Honoured Careers Collaboration Alumni stories School of Chemical Engineering alumni polymertechnology career stories business cooperation Awards and Recognition Cooperation Mies tummassa puvussa ja sinisessä solmiossa seisoo puisessa huoneessa, jossa on isot ikkunat ja riippuvalaisimet. /en/news/publishing-research-data-alongside-research-articles Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:25:20 +0000 Anne Sunikka 1338880 at /en Data availability statements are increasingly required by scientific journals. They include information on what data are available, where they can be found, and any applicable access terms Services Research School of Science open access open science newsletter Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details. /en/news/who-publishes-our-open-access-publications Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:45:52 +0000 Eeva Savolainen 1338869 at /en Researchers at Aalto and Helsinki Universities favor open access journals with author fees published by large publishers. Popular journals without author fees are often published by universities or societies. Research Services School of Science newsletter open access open science Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details. /en/news/open-access-agreements-under-renewal Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:25:30 +0000 Leena Rantamäki 1337439 at /en Elsevier and Cambridge University Press agreements will continue 2026. Negotiations with IEEE, Oxford UP, RSC, Springer and ASME have started. Services Research School of Science open access open science newsletter Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details. /en/news/acm-transitioning-to-fully-open-access-in-2026 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:17:57 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1337419 at /en ACM publications will be 100 % open access 1.1.2026 onwards Services Research School of Science open access open science newsletter Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details.