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The new ultrasonic needle allows for two to three times the quantity of tissue to be sampled comparative to current needle biopsy methods. Photo: Kalle Kataila, Aalto University.

New ultrasonic needle yields samples 2–3 times larger, potentially reshaping cancer diagnostics

Developed at Aalto University over several years, a new ultrasonic needle for tumour diagnostics has been trialled in collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital (HUS). According to the resulting peer-reviewed study, salivary gland tumours could be diagnosed with far greater precision using the innovative needle.

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Presidential couple of Estonia visited Aalto University

President of the Republic of Estonia, Alar Karis, and his spouse, Sirje Karis, together with the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb and Suzanne Innes-Stubb visited Aalto University.

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Walter Ahlström Foundation donates €3 million to Aalto University

The donation will enable Aalto to establish a professorship in sustainable industrial production.

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Aalto Founder Talks #8: Maija Itkonen, Founder and CEO of Onego Bio

Maija is a designer, innovator, third time founder who has built and exited two tech companies and one of the pioneers in the alternative protein field. Currently she’s acting as CEO and Co-Founder of Onego Bio.

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Otaniemi on a sustainable path in May

A variety of events and activities on offer all May to remind people of sustainable choices in mobility.

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Aalto Creatives Demo Day | May 2026 (external link)

Aalto Creatives Demo Day pitch event in Marsio where pre-incubator teams present their business ideas.

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Welcome to our campus!

Planning a visit or hosting a group? Learn how to make the most of your visit to Aalto University campus or how to give a memorable visit to your delegation.

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Explore our six schools

Scientific research and artistic activities are carried out at six schools and their departments and units.

Studies and courses open to all

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Lifewide Learning

Aalto University Lifewide Learning helps you develop your skills in an ever-changing environment.

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Aalto University Open University

Open University courses are open to everyone regardless of background or age. Open University offers individual courses in Business, Technology, Languages, and Art and Design. Students are admitted to individual courses in the order of registration.

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Aalto University Junior

Aalto University Junior is art, science, technology and entrepreneurship for children, young people and teachers - to support teaching, personal joy and a source of enthusiasm.

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At Aalto University, we create the conditions for innovation, economic growth, employment and wellbeing. A gift to the university is an investment in a better future.

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Research & Art

Our research focuses on seven key areas combining four core competences in the fields of digitalisation, materials, arts and design, and business together with three grand challenges related to energy, living environments, and health.

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Join us in building a sustainable future! Together we can solve some of the toughest problems of our time.