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Seven new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto University in 2026

The ceremonial conferment takes place on university campus in June.
Research often involves choosing a single analytic path, but there are other options available, Picture: Matti Ahlgren, Aalto University.
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Scientific conclusions depend on who performs the analysis

More than 450 independent researchers from around the world conducted over 500 re-analyses of datasets from one hundred previously published studies in the social and behavioural sciences. All analysts received the same data and the same central research question, but they were free to carry out the analysis based on their own expert judgment.
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Kuormittavinta on k盲nnyk盲n jatkuva vilkuilu ja toistuva viestittely pitkin p盲iv盲盲. Kuva: Matti Ahlgren, Aalto-yliopisto.
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Fragmented phone use 鈥 not total screen time 鈥 is the main driver of information overload, study finds

Amid hot discussion on screen time, social media use and the impact of digital devices on our well-being, a seven-month study from Aalto University in Finland sheds new light on what overwhelms users the most 鈥撯 and the results aren鈥檛 what you might think.
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Mechatronic Circus 2026

The sure sign of spring, the Mechatronic Circus, is here again! On Thursday 9.4.2026 you can learn about smart devices built by students, participate in demonstration tours, and see the latest results from the research projects!

Events
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Aalto Founder Talks #7: Ilkka Paananen, Founder and CEO of Supercell

Ilkka is the CEO and co-founder of Supercell, the company behind Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars. Supercell was the first European tech startup to reach a valuation of $10 billion.

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Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.

Events

The REAL reason Shackleton's Endurance sank | New scientific analysis

Ernest Shackleton鈥檚 Endurance has long been thought the strongest polar ship of its time. But what if the heroic narrative we bought into isn鈥檛 the whole truth? Sea鈥慽ce scientist, Professor Jukka Tuhkuri (Aalto University) uncovers evidence that challenges the century鈥憃ld narrative of why the ship was lost. 

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Studies Published:

Diploma award ceremony at the School of Chemical Engineering

We celebrated the graduates from our school: bachelors of science in technology, masters of science in technology and doctors of science in technology.
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Cooperation, Studies, University Published:

Apply now: Bioengineering human tissue: Design, fabrication, analysis

Unite!鈥檚 Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on bioengineering human tissue combines online learning with hands-on training in Germany.
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Research & Art Published:

Researchers make micromanipulation more accessible

FilMBot aims to lower the barrier to high-precision work in education, research, and micro-assembly
Research often involves choosing a single analytic path, but there are other options available, Picture: Matti Ahlgren, Aalto University.
Press releases Published:

Scientific conclusions depend on who performs the analysis

More than 450 independent researchers from around the world conducted over 500 re-analyses of datasets from one hundred previously published studies in the social and behavioural sciences. All analysts received the same data and the same central research question, but they were free to carry out the analysis based on their own expert judgment.

Appointments

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Appointments, Cooperation Published:

Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt

Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt.
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Appointments, Cooperation Published:

Hannu Martola appointed as Chair of the Aalto University Alumni Network Board

The board鈥檚 new members are Esa Arola, Eila Lindroos and Terttu Sopanen. Continuing members are Ari Bertula, Ossi Leikola, Laura Nikola and Katja Soini.
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Appointments Published:

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
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Nikolai Ponomarev, Hossein Baniasadi and Jorge Velasco start as Data Agents at the School of Chemical Engineering

Aalto Open Research Network has new members, Nikolai Ponomarev, Hossein Baniasadi and Jorge Velasco. Their aim is to support data management practices at the School of Chemical Engineering along with existing CHEM Data Agent, Pedro Silva.
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Bio-materials 鈥渃ookbook鈥 awakens the inventor within

The hands-on projects in Marvelous Materials encourage creative experimentation using ingredients from household cupboards, nature and even your compost bin

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Natural luxury 鈥 Wooden crystals make fashion shine

Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment

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Walk in my shoes

Inspired by the saying that you should walk a mile in someone鈥檚 shoes to understand them, the 鈥榃alk in my shoes鈥 series aims to share some of the experiences, thoughts, perspectives and challenges faced by members of the Aalto community.

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A deep dive into radical creativity

Aalto University has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.

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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.

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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.

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