News from innovation ecosystem
School of Engineering Alum of the Year Mika Viljanmaa: There’s no point in developing something useless
Viljanmaa, an award-winning inventor, calls Otaniemi his professional and spiritual home.
Researcher cracks new ‘kissing number’ bounds — besting AI in the process
researcher found three new bounds for the famous mathematical ‘kissing number’ dilemma
Campus sustainability champion: concrete actions for creating hope
The Planetary Practices Workshops series was selected as the Campus sustainability champion 2025.
UniSport membership now also available with a monthly fee!
Starting from 21 October, members of the university community can purchase UniSport membership with an affordable monthly fee. The monthly membership is fixed-term for the first 12 months, after which it continues automatically until further notice.
Time crystals could power future quantum computers
A time crystal, a long-life quantum system approaching perpetual motion, has been hooked up to its environment for the first time, unlocking an intriguing way to increase quantum computational and sensing power.
The research puzzle of when humans and AI don’t see eye to eye
Francesco Croce works on robustness in multi-modal foundation models
Carbon-based radicals at the frontier of solar cell technology
Could a single unpaired electron change the future of solar energy?
More electric car chargers added on campus
Ten new charging devices have been installed on the Otaniemi campus.
How researchers search for and follow literature? – Researcher, please answer the survey
A research group from the universities of Helsinki and Tampere and the Federation of Finnish Learned Societies is particularly interested in responses from the fields of natural sciences and technology
The real reasons Endurance sank – study finds Shackleton knew of ship’s shortcomings
A world-first study reveals the famed polar explorer was aware of worrying structural shortcomings in the ill-fated ship – Endurance was not designed for compressive ice conditions – yet it set sail anyway.
Ships must adapt to a warming Arctic – Finnish research is at the forefront of better design
911±¬ÁÏÍø expertise is in high demand as changing sea ice conditions open up new maritime routes.
An inspection of the study environment on 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s campuses, take the survey and make an impact!
All students are invited to answer the anonymous well-being survey from October 27 2025 to November 10 2025. The survey is part of the inspection of the study environment and is coordinated by FSHS.
Safe electric bike battery charging at Undergraduate Centre
Latauspolku löytyy Kandidaattikeskuksesta.
Alum Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber: Business studies built a bridge for international influencing
Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber has graduated from 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Business, majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.
Environmental impact of bio-based plastics may exceed fossil-based alternatives, study finds
For the environment, what really matters is the life cycle of a plastic and how it is used.
Rapid growth of solar power in Finland could crash summer electricity prices – new study warns of economic risks
Finland must rethink its power market to safeguard clean energy investments.
Influenza vaccinations in occupational health care in autumn 2025
Also this fall, Aalto's employees will be offered free basic level influenza vaccinations.
Invisible triumph: how a Finnish invention powers modern microelectronics
Atomic layer deposition (ALD), developed in Finland, is a semiconductor manufacturing method at the heart of modern technology, enabling ever-smaller computers, smartphones, and everyday devices.
Send your nominations for Aalto ELEC Awards 2025
We are celebrating education, research, impact and other work done for our community. Send your nominations before 31st October!
Artpreneurship seminar: Creativity is a strategic asset for companies
In the age of artificial intelligence, the importance of art and creativity is becoming increasingly significant. It may also be the key to revitalizing business.
