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Research reveals the economic significance of family firms in Finland
The findings show that, on average, family firms are more profitable and financially resilient than other firms 鈥 and also invest more.
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 鈧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.
Aaltonians' discounts and events 2026
Aalto community members are offered discounts on various services and events.
Open access publishing in Elsevier journals continues until 31 December 2026
Update 19.8.2026: Elsevier has removed the open access article quota for the rest of 2026.
Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more 鈥 register now!
New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open.
鈥淟anguage-aware and language-supported teaching requires dialogue, collaboration, and effective tools.鈥 Expert perspectives on organizing language-aware and language-supported teaching higher education institutions
Educa, the largest education event in the Nordic countries, was held at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Center on January 23鈥24, 2026. The project 鈥淟anguage-supported Knowledge Pathways for Immigrants in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area,鈥 co-funded by the European Union, organized a panel at the event titled 鈥淭oward Language-Supported and Language-Aware Higher Education.鈥 In this article, you can read expert perspectives from the panel as well as learn more about the 鈥淟anguage-Supported Knowledge Pathways鈥 project.
Go from student to founder this summer at Ignite
Apply now. Ignite is a 10-week summer program designed to transform ambitious students into founders.
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.
Electronics and Electrical Physics student Antti Salpakari believes in a brighter future
Second-year student Antti Salpakari feels that studying electronics and electrical physics gives him the skills to create a better future.
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鈥檚 Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP) Courses
Studying abroad without leaving home is possible through Unite!鈥檚 Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP). New courses in computer science, language and intercultural competence are now open for applications.
Lotta Partanen moved from design to creating new business
Aalto University alum Lotta Partanen realized that she is more interested in new businesses than in furniture design. She has ended up building and leading VTT's Launchpad business incubator.
Kemira Hosts TexirC Results Meeting
Kemira hosted the results meeting of the TexirC project on February 3, 2026.
Doctoral pilot programme produces the best experts in artificial intelligence
The AI-DOC doctoral pilot program produces top AI experts in Finland. Companies would be wise to establish relationships already during their doctoral studies.
鈥楳y entire career as a marine biologist and sustainability scientist has been extremely interesting鈥
Professor of Practice Eeva Furman has spent most of her career conducting interdisciplinary research in sustainability sciences
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.
Master's students in accounting worked on Fiskars' equity story
The work of students can have a real impact on the overall value and future performance of a company and its business areas
Alum Vesa Sironen: 'It's important that studies have a certain amount of flexibility'
Alum of the School of Business and board professional Vesa Sironen studied for his bachelor's degree in Mikkeli and his master's degree in T枚枚l枚, in addition to completing the separate ITP and IDBM programmes in Otaniemi.
