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Samu Taulu develops next-generation brain imaging methods
Associate Professor of neurostimulation and neuroimaging Samu Taulu develops more precise methods for understanding the brain
Aalto University and Bocconi University to launch a double degree programme in strategic and creative marketing
The first cohort, 10 students admitted through Aalto and 10 through Bocconi, will start their studies in autumn 2027
The Business Leader of the Year 2026 is Annikka Hurme, CEO of Valio
In addition, Annika Blomqvist was awarded for promoting entrepreneurship and Sanni Mustonen for her excellent master鈥檚 thesis.
Student exchange in Europe? Unite! can take you there
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.
Anssi Perttala to strengthen the Centre for Radical Creativity
Anssi Perttala has been appointed to the position of expert at Aalto University鈥檚 Centre for Radical Creativity from 1 October, 2026 on.
Opinion: Finnish language learning should be integrated into degree programs
In this opinion piece, Rebekka Nylund, an expert at the University of Helsinki, and Elisa R盲s盲nen, 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.
EAA Best Paper and Presentation Award for Young Researchers for postdoctoral researcher Thomas Deppisch
The awarded work shows how speech can be made clearer in noisy environments while still preserving directional cues
Professor Hanna Maylett: 鈥淲ithout time spent together, a shared vision cannot emerge鈥
According to Hanna Maylett, associate professor of film directing, a director doesn鈥檛 need to know all the answers; rather, their role is to create a process through which those answers can be discovered together.
Build Your Brand: LinkedIn Strategies for Doctoral Researchers
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?
Exchange studies abroad - info sessions in the School of Chemical Engineering
Dates for exchange study information sessions for the autumn term 2026
Two webinars on effective communication and psychological safety in the workplace
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.
Design students succeed in the international Glass Design Award competition in Germany
Elisa Roinisto and Viivi Hirvikangas, students in Aalto University鈥檚 Master鈥檚 Program in Contemporary Design, were awarded third place in the 4th International Glass Design Award competition.
CEMS MIM ranked fourth in the world for the second year running
Overall score rises to 95.2/100 in the QS Master鈥檚 in Management ranking 2027
From humble beginnings to a captain of industry 鈥 a visionary鈥檚 final gift lives on at Aalto University
The Lamp茅n bequest supports Aalto University chemical engineering students and future professionals through scholarships. Honorary counsellor and Master of Science (Technology) in chemical engineering Aleksander Lamp茅n 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 色色啦 University is an impactful investment in education, innovation and the renewal of society.
Six Aalto鈥檚 fields rank among the world鈥檚 top 100 in ShanghaiRanking
The comparison assesses research quality and impact, research excellence, international collaboration, academic recognition and leadership
Doctoral thesis: A film director doesn鈥檛 just lead the vision 鈥 the creative team also needs leadership
Hanna Maylett鈥檚 dissertation, to be examined at Aalto University, identifies two intertwined dimensions in a film director鈥檚 artistic leadership: the regulation of the work鈥檚 content and the social processes within the production team.
From research to resilient energy systems: Halide Energy accelerates battery development at Aalto Design Factory
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.
From Thai to Global: Discovering Finland and New Confidence in English
Ceramic artist and content creator Natcha Kiattanavith joined three Aalto University Summer School courses.
AI adoption in finance is not simply a top down transformation
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
