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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 kännykän jatkuva vilkuilu ja toistuva viestittely pitkin päivää. Kuva: Matti Ahlgren, Aalto-yliopisto.
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Fragmented phone use — not total screen time — 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 –– and the results aren’t 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!

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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.

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

Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance has long been thought the strongest polar ship of its time. But what if the heroic narrative we bought into isn’t the whole truth? Sea‑ice scientist, Professor Jukka Tuhkuri (Aalto University) uncovers evidence that challenges the century‑old narrative of why the ship was lost. 

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Ansök till kursen Bioengineering human tissue: Design, fabrication, analysis

Programmet kombinerar onlineundervisning med praktisk träning i Tyskland. Ett begränsat antal resebidrag finns tillgängliga för Aalto-studenter.
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Språk, kultur och kommunikation i period V

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Stöd för välbefinnande i studierna, April 2026

Aalto erbjuder självstudiematerial, vägledning och stöd för välbefinnande i studierna. Nedan hittar du mer om information om tjänster och länkar till användbart material.
Opiskelijoita työskentelemässä. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen
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Se examensfordringarna för ditt program för läsåren 2026–2027 och 2027–2028 i Studentguiden

Bekanta dig med förändringarna och börja planera nästa läsår redan nu! Uppgifterna i undervisningsplanen har publicerats för sökande och studerande så att de kan planera sina studier och bekanta sig med programmen.

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En man med mörk kavaj och ljusblå skjorta står bredvid ett fönster med träram.
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Heikki Mannila har utnämnts till biträdande vicerektor med ansvar för strategin för artificiell intelligens vid Aalto-universitetet

Mannila inleder sitt uppdrag den 1 oktober 2025 och fortsätter som professor vid institutionen för datateknik samt som direktör för det mångvetenskapliga centret House of AI.
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Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko ny medlem i Aalto-universitetets styrelse

Den nya medlemmens treåriga mandatperiod inleds i januari 2025.
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Tero Ojanperä har utnämnts till Aalto-universitetets styrelse

Mariana Amatullo fortsätter i styrelsen för en andra treårsperiod
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Bio-materials “cookbook” 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 – 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’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.

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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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