Current news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/970351/feed News listing en Samu Taulu develops next-generation brain imaging methods /en/news/samu-taulu-develops-next-generation-brain-imaging-methods Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:52:36 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1393596 at /en Associate Professor of neurostimulation and neuroimaging Samu Taulu develops more precise methods for understanding the brain Appointments Research & Art Samu Taulu Aalto University and Bocconi University to launch a double degree programme in strategic and creative marketing /en/news/aalto-university-and-bocconi-university-to-launch-a-double-degree-programme-in-strategic-and Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:17:35 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1395439 at /en The first cohort, 10 students admitted through Aalto and 10 through Bocconi, will start their studies in autumn 2027 Studies Four students sitting on outdoor steps, talking and laughing with books and a tablet by modern buildings The Business Leader of the Year 2026 is Annikka Hurme, CEO of Valio /en/news/the-business-leader-of-the-year-2026-is-annikka-hurme-ceo-of-valio Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:18:56 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1395607 at /en In addition, Annika Blomqvist was awarded for promoting entrepreneurship and Sanni Mustonen for her excellent master’s thesis. Awards and Recognition Annika Blomqvist Student exchange in Europe? Unite! can take you there /en/news/student-exchange-in-europe-unite-can-take-you-there Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:32:17 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1394422 at /en Aalto is a member of Unite!, a European university alliance that gives students the opportunity to internationalise their degrees both online and in-person. Join the webinar to find out more. Cooperation Studies University Three young people take a selfie on a sunny city viewpoint, with rooftops and trees stretching behind them. Anssi Perttala to strengthen the Centre for Radical Creativity /en/news/anssi-perttala-to-strengthen-the-centre-for-radical-creativity Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:24:03 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1395458 at /en Anssi Perttala has been appointed to the position of expert at Aalto University’s Centre for Radical Creativity from 1 October, 2026 on. Appointments University Hymyilevä henkilö vihreässä paidassa ja lippalakissa punaisen tiiliseinän edessä Opinion: Finnish language learning should be integrated into degree programs /en/news/opinion-finnish-language-learning-should-be-integrated-into-degree-programs Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:23:08 +0000 Elisa Räsänen 1395456 at /en In this opinion piece, Rebekka Nylund, an expert at the University of Helsinki, and Elisa Räsänen, a university lecturer at Aalto University, reflect on what they have learned from the EU-co-funded Language-supported Knowledge Pathways project and offer suggestions on how and why learning Finnish could be integrated into the structures of higher education degree programs. Cooperation Studies Euroopan unionin osarahoittama EAA Best Paper and Presentation Award for Young Researchers for postdoctoral researcher Thomas Deppisch /en/news/eaa-best-paper-and-presentation-award-for-young-researchers-for-postdoctoral-researcher-thomas Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:10:28 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1395454 at /en The awarded work shows how speech can be made clearer in noisy environments while still preserving directional cues Awards and Recognition Research & Art Winners on stage for the EAA best student paper award Professor Hanna Maylett: “Without time spent together, a shared vision cannot emerge” /en/news/professor-hanna-maylett-without-time-spent-together-a-shared-vision-cannot-emerge Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:07:23 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1395029 at /en According to Hanna Maylett, associate professor of film directing, a director doesn’t need to know all the answers; rather, their role is to create a process through which those answers can be discovered together. Research & Art Kiharatukkainen nainen puhuu mikrofoniin sisällä, seisten näytön vieressä. Build Your Brand: LinkedIn Strategies for Doctoral Researchers /en/news/build-your-brand-linkedin-strategies-for-doctoral-researchers Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:24:41 +0000 Angela Suorsa 1395202 at /en Have you ever wondered why your LinkedIn profile is not attracting recruiters, collaborators, or new opportunities? Are you unsure whether to share your publications, or how often you should post at all? Studies University Opiskelijaryhmä istuu ulkona nurmikolla rakennuksen edessä, lukee kirjoja ja juttelee auringossa Exchange studies abroad - info sessions in the School of Chemical Engineering /en/news/exchange-studies-abroad-info-sessions-in-the-school-of-chemical-engineering-0 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:04:57 +0000 Johanna Korhonen 1393933 at /en Dates for exchange study information sessions for the autumn term 2026 Studies Sininen megafoni lähettää viivoja avoimen vihkon viivoitetuille sivuille Two webinars on effective communication and psychological safety in the workplace /en/news/two-webinars-on-effective-communication-and-psychological-safety-in-the-workplace Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:57:00 +0000 Areeba Khan 1394741 at /en The lectures explore effective communication, collaboration, psychological safety, and focused work in a university setting. They provide practical tools and research-based insights to support teamwork, creativity, and community well-being. Delivered by psychologist Marianne Vihervuori, the sessions are engaging, practical, and easy to follow. University Aalto International Talent -ohjelman osallistujia. Design students succeed in the international Glass Design Award competition in Germany /en/news/design-students-succeed-in-the-international-glass-design-award-competition-in-germany Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:53:42 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1395025 at /en Elisa Roinisto and Viivi Hirvikangas, students in Aalto University’s Master’s Program in Contemporary Design, were awarded third place in the 4th International Glass Design Award competition. Awards and Recognition Kaksi kulmikasta lasilamppua ja yksi hehkuva pyöreiden muotojen lamppu, väreinä beigeä, meripihkankeltaista ja mustaa, vaalea tausta. CEMS MIM ranked fourth in the world for the second year running /en/news/cems-mim-ranked-fourth-in-the-world-for-the-second-year-running Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:28:35 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1395020 at /en Overall score rises to 95.2/100 in the QS Master’s in Management ranking 2027 Studies QS CEMS ranking 2027 banner What job seeking looks like in the age of AI? /en/news/what-job-seeking-looks-like-in-the-age-of-ai Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:22:22 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1394528 at /en Aalto students map the future for Alma Career Cooperation Studies Project team for Alma Media From humble beginnings to a captain of industry – a visionary’s final gift lives on at Aalto University /en/news/from-humble-beginnings-to-a-captain-of-industry-a-visionarys-final-gift-lives-on-at-aalto-university Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:07:52 +0000 Virpi Raski 1394736 at /en The Lampén bequest supports Aalto University chemical engineering students and future professionals through scholarships. Honorary counsellor and Master of Science (Technology) in chemical engineering Aleksander Lampén was a significant pioneer in the Finnish wood processing and cellulose industries. His legacy continues to promote internationalisation and high-quality research in the field of bioproduct technology. A donation ɫɫ University is an impactful investment in education, innovation and the renewal of society. Cooperation Research & Art Alex ja Lucie Lampen Six Aalto’s fields rank among the world’s top 100 in ShanghaiRanking /en/news/six-aaltos-fields-rank-among-the-worlds-top-100-in-shanghairanking Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:06:11 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1394868 at /en The comparison assesses research quality and impact, research excellence, international collaboration, academic recognition and leadership Research & Art Nainen läpinäkyvässä kuplatuolissa kirkkaan Made in Aalto University -kyltin vieressä hämärässä tilassa Doctoral thesis: A film director doesn’t just lead the vision – the creative team also needs leadership /en/news/doctoral-thesis-a-film-director-doesnt-just-lead-the-vision-the-creative-team-also-needs-leadership Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:46:24 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1394722 at /en Hanna Maylett’s dissertation, to be examined at Aalto University, identifies two intertwined dimensions in a film director’s artistic leadership: the regulation of the work’s content and the social processes within the production team. Press releases Research & Art Hymyilevä tummahiuksinen nainen silmälaseissa tummissa vaatteissa, sisätilassa, tausta epätarkka. From research to resilient energy systems: Halide Energy accelerates battery development at Aalto Design Factory /en/news/from-research-to-resilient-energy-systems-halide-energy-accelerates-battery-development-at-aalto Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Anna Kuukka 1394735 at /en Halide Energy, an Aalto University spinout developing copper flow batteries for long-duration storage, has accelerated from research to product through Aalto Design Factory's Partner Plaza. Access to rapid prototyping, expert staff and workshops lets the team produce custom components in days, solve last-minute challenges and keep development moving. Cooperation Mies kurkistaa komponenttiputkien läpi kuten kiikareita käytettäessä. From Thai to Global: Discovering Finland and New Confidence in English /en/news/from-thai-to-global-discovering-finland-and-new-confidence-in-english Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:16:08 +0000 Kiti Kainulainen 1393764 at /en Ceramic artist and content creator Natcha Kiattanavith joined three Aalto University Summer School courses. Studies Hymyilevä nuori nainen vihreällä penkillä aurinkoisella kampuksella, taustalla tiilirakennus ja puita. AI adoption in finance is not simply a top down transformation /en/news/ai-adoption-in-finance-is-not-simply-a-top-down-transformation Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:18:05 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1394418 at /en New research from the School of Business, based on interviews with finance executives across nine Finnish companies, explores how organisations are actually adopting AI in their finance functions Research & Art woman and laptop