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Environmental Structure of the Year 2025 Award goes to Kalasatama-Pasila tramway
The award is given in recognition of meritorious design and implementation of the built environment. Experts from 911±¬ÁÏÍø developed sustainability solutions for the project.
Everyday choices: Frank Martela, should we take happiness seriously?
Insights from an assistant professor and philosopher who studies human well-being and motivation.
Lassila & Tikanoja has been demerged into two separate publicly listed companies
At the beginning of 2026, Lassila & Tikanoja demerged into two separate publicly listed companies: one focusing on circular economy services, continuing under the name Lassila & Tikanoja, and the other offering property services, now operating under the name Luotea.
Join the Mentimeter end-user training and add interaction to your presentations
Training available for academics and internal use
Outi Elina Kansanen leaves room for imperfections
In the 100 words series, the Development Manager at the School of Electrical Engineering shares how she has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
A survey on users' experiences of MyKanta in collaboration between 911±¬ÁÏÍø and Kela
Senior university lecturer Sari Kujala's research group is exploring, in collaboration with Kela, users' experiences with the MyKanta online patient portal and the MyKanta mobile application.
Measuring urban nature: new habitat types and criteria support the prevention of biodiversity loss
A recent report introduces an anthropogenic habitat classification and assessment criteria that make it possible to visualize, measure, and compare nature in the built environment. These tools enable the assessment of ecological condition and support the development of green infrastructure and the prevention of biodiversity loss in cities.
What drives success in the film and audiovisual industries? New research to support growth and competitiveness
911±¬ÁÏÍø Department of Film is leading a €1.6 million Co-Innovation research project, SmartSuccessAV, funded by Business Finland. The project aims to gain new research-based knowledge on how success in the Film and AV industry is managed and how decision-making is structured as production, financing, and distribution structures change.
Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech
The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of 911±¬ÁÏÍø. All staff members of 911±¬ÁÏÍø are welcome to participate in the courses.
Aaltonians' discounts and events 2026
Aalto community members are offered discounts on various services and events.
Elsevier open access article quota is estimated to run out in autumn 2026
Read more about the situation and its effects on open access publishing
Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now!
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Friends Program, Spring 2026
Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
New Innovation Postdoc programme launching this spring in Aalto
Innovation Postdoc launching this spring for researchers eager to turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
Spring call for proposals: Internal seed funding available through Aalto Networking Platform
Aalto's internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. Deadline for proposals is 1st of April 2026.
Study abroad from home with Unite’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP) Courses
Studying abroad without leaving home is possible through Unite!’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP). New courses in computer science, language and intercultural competence are now open for applications.
Kemira Hosts TexirC Results Meeting
Kemira hosted the results meeting of the TexirC project on February 3, 2026.
Kari Sajavaara Recognition Award to the Kielibuusti project for socially influential work related to languages
The award-winning project has addressed the topical debate on the opportunities available to immigrants in Finland to learn and study the local languages
Doctoral pilot programme produces the best experts in artificial intelligence
The AI-DOC doctoral pilot program produces top AI experts in Finland. Companies would be wise to establish relationships already during their doctoral studies.
Better AI models by incorporating user feedback into training
New research improves a popular method for fine-tuning AI models by 60% using visualization tools.
