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News and events
News & events
Stay up to date with current news and interesting events from the Aalto University community.
Spotlight: Aalto University aims to raise EUR 30 million in donations and attract 1,500 donors over two years
This year, Aalto launched its new fundraising campaign: A! Sign of Change. Learn more about the campaign and its goals!
Aalto University launches fundraising campaign with aim of raising €30 million as university celebrates 15th anniversary
With the donations, Aalto will be able to respond better to the growing needs of high-quality education, research and innovation
A! Sign of Change
University's government funding has decreased. We need your support. Make a donation for a sustainable future!
News highlights
The Ceremonial Conferment of Degrees in Arts, Design and Architecture was celebrated with joy
A total of 59 masters and 41 doctors were conferred. There were 225 participants in total, and the promotion week was celebrated in a festive and joyful atmosphere.
Aalto Founder School launches in September
Startups are a major opportunity for Finland – the new Aalto Founder School aims to supercharge the ecosystem, says entrepreneur Mårten Mickos.
Maarit Korpi-Lagg received funding to develop a smarter way to model the Sun’s magnetic field
Jane ja Aatos Erkko Foundation granted Professor Korpi-Lagg and the team EUR 295 000 in funding
James Webb telescope gives unprecedented open access to images of the deep universe
Researchers from Aalto University played a key role in cataloguing the largest ever sample of deep galaxies in the early universe
EU Nature Restoration Law alone won’t halt urban biodiversity loss, says study
In response to accelerating environmental crises, the European Union has introduced the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). A key component of the law also mandates the restoration of urban ecosystems.
Groundbreaking grant model supporting student sustainability projects wins award in New York
Sustainability Action Booster grant model, developed by Aalto University, has received a prestigious international recognition from an UN-affiliated educational initiative. The model funds students' own experiments, ideas, and prototypes, and is now being praised for its bold, student-centered approach.Event highlights
Designs for a Cooler Planet 2025 exhibition
Aalto University’s biggest annual exhibition presents visionary cross-disciplinary work. Come explore prototypes, experiments and solutions.
Aalto Alumni Weekend 2025
Join the alumni event on 25.10.2025 to gain insights for shaping a sustainable future and reconnect with familiar faces!
Tiny house Shadow – a small home with big environmental benefits
Tiny House Shadow is an all black tiny home designed by Professor Matti Kuittinen. Shadow is a resource-efficient building concept that combines circular economy, minimalist design and sustainable development. Shadow in located in Southern Finland.
Current news
A revolution for R&D with the missing link of machine learning — project envisions human-AI expert teams to solve grand challenges
Samuel Kaski receives ERC Advanced Grant to develop new machine learning that is robust, generalisable and engages human experts.
Aaltonians satisfied with the Kide building
Kide has been seen as a successful building.
New department heads and deputies appointed at the School of Electrical Engineering
Tomi Laurila will take over as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, while Tuomas Savolainen will taker over as Director of the Metsähovi Radio Observatory. Ville Viikari and Tapio Lokki will remain in their current roles.
Aalto University Furniture Program is exhibiting at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen
3 Days of Design, the Copenhagen-based festival, is taking place from 18 to 20 June 2025.Appointments
New department heads and deputies appointed at the School of Electrical Engineering
Tomi Laurila will take over as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, while Tuomas Savolainen will taker over as Director of the Metsähovi Radio Observatory. Ville Viikari and Tapio Lokki will remain in their current roles.
Ville Jokinen has been appointed to a fixed term Associate Professor position in the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
Ph.D. Ville Jokinen has been appointed five-year fixed term Associate Professor position at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science as of 1 June 2025. The field of the professorship is Microfabrication.
School of Engineering welcomed four new professors during spring 2025
The new professors introduce themselves.
Anna Kevätsalo appointed as Human Resources Manager at the School of Business
Anna Kevätsalo will start in her new role in June 2025For the media
Campus – lively ecosystem and beautiful architecture
Content highlights
Explore Aalto University through a variety of content!
Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Walk in my shoes
Inspired by the saying that you should walk a mile in someone’s shoes to understand them, the ‘Walk in my shoes’ series aims to share some of the experiences, thoughts, perspectives and challenges faced by members of the Aalto community.
A deep dive into radical creativity
Aalto University has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.
How to see trees and plants in a whole new light
A hyperspectral snapshot captures all the light in a scene, not just colours or infrared light. The extra information is useful in many applications, from agriculture and conservation to forensics and food safety.
It is clear that the textile, clothing and fashion industries need to change. How do we do it? Discover the Aalto University community's visions for a sustainable fashion future.
Painting Energies is a podcast about light, colour, plants, microbes, and electrical energy. Eleven conversations with invited guests explore their relations, and our relations to them, through a dialogue across science, technology, art and philosophy.
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Information about the war in Ukraine
Ukraine war
Information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations.
