Life in Academia
Life in Academia is a series of talks where experiences are shared, lessons are learned, and new perspectives are embraced.
Minna Huotilainen: Your brain on academic work
News and events
News & events
Stay up to date with current news and interesting events from the Aalto University community.
News highlights
Finland is strongly investing in AI and establishing an ELLIS Institute to accelerate research and attract talent
Public and private sector investment are coming together to launch ELLIS Institute Finland.
Tero Ojanperä appointed to the Aalto University Board
Board member Mariana Amatullo will continue for a new term
Ammonia – a new green energy solution? Research project receives €2.5 million in funding
Ammonia is a promising alternative fuel for the marine industry and for storing green hydrogen, but there are many question marks over its use.
Prof. Sorin Paraoanu builds quantum devices that probe the foundations of our universe
Recently appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Physics, Prof. Sorin Paraoanu is building quantum sensors and designing experiments that unveil the secrets of our universe.
A new project in Espoo aims to improve disparities in children's learning outcomes – with the goal of preventing social segregation
Supporting children's learning skills has a major impact on their further education and employment, among other things.
Aalto Thesis Day 2024 brought together employers and Aalto’s international master’s students
40 companies and approximately 400 international master’s students participated in the eventEvent highlights
Talent Expo 2024
Aalto University's largest recruitment event Talent Expo will be organized in Dipoli (Otaniemi) on November 14th, 2024! Virtual fair activities will also be available during the fair week.
Tenured Professors' Installation Talks 16.12.2024 (external link)
Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.
Video: Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
See the video below or read the article here.
Current news
Auditor's expertise in climate risks affects the quality of the client's climate risk disclosures
The study was carried out in international cooperation with universities from several countries
Minerva Skyttä won the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024 award for Formal/Couture
Master's Student in Aalto University’s Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design Major, Minerva Skyttä, has won the Formal / Couture category in the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024 in collaboration with WGSN + Coloro and Google Arts & Culture.
Info session on the N5T Extended Campus Programme in Batteries
The Extended Campus program by the N5T alliance offers Aalto University’s engineering students a new master’s level exchange study opportunity in the field of battery technology in the Nordic countries. To learn more, join our webinar on Wednesday, 6 November 2024 at 13.00-13.45.
Finland is strongly investing in AI and establishing an ELLIS Institute to accelerate research and attract talent
Public and private sector investment are coming together to launch ELLIS Institute Finland.Appointments
Prof. Sorin Paraoanu builds quantum devices that probe the foundations of our universe
Recently appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Physics, Prof. Sorin Paraoanu is building quantum sensors and designing experiments that unveil the secrets of our universe.
Tero Ojanperä appointed to the Aalto University Board
Board member Mariana Amatullo will continue for a new term
Prof. Yaolin Xu combines physics and chemistry for better batteries
Newly appointed Assistant Professor Xu looks to build up his lab and team at the Department of Applied Physics to pursue better batteries for a sustainable future in energy storage.
Marjo Kettunen appointed development manager at the School of Science
Marjo Kettunen has been appointed development manager at the School of Science (SCI). She is transitioning from the School of Chemical Engineering, where she has served as development manager since spring 2018.For the media
Campus – lively ecosystem and beautiful architecture
Content highlights
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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
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 another Aaltonian.
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.
Wardrobe of the Future shows the future of fashion (external link)
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 Podcast (external link)
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.
Videos, podcasts, blogs and Aalto Magazine
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Information about the war in Ukraine
Ukraine war
On this page, we will gather information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations.
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