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The Dean of the School of Business will honor students for their outstanding contributions to promoting sustainable development
The Dean鈥檚 Impact Award is intended to show appreciation for promoting sustainable development and activities in line with Aalto鈥檚 values
From Mexico to Finland: Discovering UX Design at Aalto University Summer School
Paulo travelled from Mexico to Finland to study UX design, meet students from around the world and experience Finnish life.
Arttu J盲盲skel盲inen switched fields to expand his energy market expertise
In his major, Energy Systems and Markets, Arttu J盲盲skel盲inen wants to focus on strategic expertise in the field
Funding for impact assessment research concerning the Helsinki Capital region available
Funding call of the Urban Impact project (Kaupunkivaikutus) is open until 11. October 2026.
Aalto Distinguished Professor Jukka Pekola鈥檚 message: Basic research is at the heart of progress
Department of Applied Physics Professor Jukka Pekola was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor on September 1, 2026.
Aalto鈥檚 Education Impact Award goes to the Department of Film 鈥 long-term work is paying off in international success
Aalto ARTS鈥檚 Department of Film (ELO) has received the Aalto Education Impact Award in recognition of its high-quality and impactful education.
Pioneers, pollinators, and standing deadwood
Aalto University鈥檚 campus is home to thousands of species. Nature recovers and flourishes through gentle care and room to grow.
Unite! Seed Fund 2026 鈥 Aalto involved in eight projects
From the 2026 Seed Fund call, 22 proposals were selected for funding. Aalto is involved in eight of these projects and coordinates one.
Associate Professor Andrea Sand appointed new head of applied physics department
Sand, a nuclear physics expert, is supported by new vice heads for research and education. All started their work on September 1, 2026.
鈥楪amified鈥 DDoS attacks wage psychological warfare against NATO states, finds study
鈥楬acktivism鈥 is evolving into a hybrid threat that blurs the lines between propaganda, geopolitical warfare and financially incentivised cyber-crime, says study of pro-Russian hackers NoName057(16).
We need growth 鈥 but what exactly are we growing?
Governments demand it, companies promise it, and universities are expected to deliver it. Growth is widely seen as the answer to debt, competitiveness, and the future of the welfare state itself. But what do we actually mean by growth 鈥 and what kind of growth are we aiming for?
From quantum labs to startups: Aalto Inventors turns researchers into founders
The Aalto Inventors programme cultivates thought leaders of tomorrow鈥檚 disruptive industries.
Aalto University Magazine explores growth from multiple perspectives
The latest Aalto University Magazine asks what growth can mean in all its different forms 鈥 and what kind of growth we need in the future.
Summer School at Aalto: a sneak peek of campus, student life and Finland
Berrak from Turkey joined the Summer School course Nordic Design Futures to get a first-hand introduction to the future of design and learn more about Aalto University as a potential option for her master鈥檚 studies.
Emotions help explain why people click phishing emails
Researchers call for information security training to take emotions into account more effectively.
It鈥檚 never too late for happiness 鈥 can you learn how to become happy in Finland?
Frank Steuer took the Happiness Science from Finland summer course at Aalto University Summer School to explore a topic he was already passionate about: combining happiness and self-development with both lifestyle and successful entrepreneurship.
Would you like a small piece of future design history 鈥 shimmering wood?
Coming to the Aalto University Shop this September: a limited batch of 20 unique, handmade works by Shimber, crafted entirely from wood. Each piece is finished with Shimber鈥檚 wood鈥慴ased structural colour 鈥 a material that makes the surface shimmer and come alive with the light.
Panu Miettinen Explores the Journey from Research to Business
Introduced the R2B funding instrument.
Aalto ARTS鈥檚 Eloseminaari event started the new academic year
The annual Eloseminaari event focused on reviewing and celebrating the work that has been done, meeting new professionals in the community and talking about the role of AI in society.
Sweden鈥檚 Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel explored quantum, space and ice research during their visit at Aalto University
The purpose of the visit on Friday 21 August 2026 was to enhance cooperation between Finland and Sweden in the areas of research, education and innovation.
