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Helsinki Challenge incubates big ideas
Finalist teams develop their solutions with experts in the Global Impact Camp in Brussels.
Helsinki Graduate School of Economics to increase the number of top experts on economics in Finland
Aalto, Hanken and University of Helsinki are preparing a new graduate school and research unit.
Jaakko Kahilaniemi has won the Majaoja Prize 10.000e
Photographic artist Jaakko Kahilaniemi has won the main prize 10.000 euros awarded by Majaoja Foundation with his photo series 100 Hectares of Understanding. The series deals with forest and understanding and owning it.

Revealing the cause for high air content in concrete
A study carried out in Aalto University showed that the effectiveness of the mixing process has a great significance when newer plasticizing additives are used.
Suomi 100 satellite on display in the Space Truck in Otaniemi 15 September
The third satellite built at Aalto University will be launched into space in December.
Ilkka Niemelä: ‘Higher education a critical national investment’
Speakers at the Aalto opening ceremony included Mayor of Helsinki Jan Vapaavuori and Chair of the Student Union Joona Orpana.
Safer bone surgery thanks to a technique patented at Aalto
MIT Technology Review selected Visa Sippola as one the most promising young innovators.
New research institute solves information security of robotic cars and drones
Aalto University is a member of Intel Labs' CARS research lab that tackles security and privacy challenges of autonomous systems.
Magnetic stimulation of the brain improved awareness of subject's own cognitive abilities
Understanding brain function might help in the development of new treatments for neuropsychiatric illnesses in the future.

Updated Dipoli opens on Aalto University campus
The refurbished building is a meeting place for the whole Aalto community.
Aalto University and GE Healthcare expand their cooperation
The areas of cooperation include healthcare data analytics and artificial intelligence as well as start-up activities.

Event for the spouses: Recruiting and Matching Morning 21.9.2017: ICT & Technology
Are you an international talent in the field of ICT or Technology?
NASA searches for the most imaginative applications in Helsinki – satellite data to be harnessed to aid sustainable development
With satellite data, NASA Europa Challenge finalists predict wildfires and enable people with allergies to analyse pollen dispersion.
Aalto University endowment portfolio returned 3.1% in the first half of 2017
The purpose of the Aalto University endowment is to generate additional funding for top quality research and education.
Quantum researchers around the globe gather at Aalto
The conference covers quantum effects and connects research directions at the frontiers of mesoscopic quantum coherence.

Chemical route towards electronic devices in graphene
Essential electronic components, such as diodes and tunnel barriers, can be incorporated in single graphene wires (nanoribbons) with atomic precision.

Aalto-1 satellite sends first image
The photograph was taken with the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland developed hyperspectral camera's secondary camera.
Fundraising campaign exceeds all expectations
Aalto University`s fundraising campaign has received a total of 23.5 million euros in donations. Our warmest thanks to all those who donated!
Provost Ilkka Niemelä appointed President of Aalto University
The Search Committee emphasised in particular the academic leadership experience, commitment to multidisciplinarity and student focus.

Heart Campus campaign - last moments to join!
From Heart Campus you can read the best stories and memories from former and present Aalto people.