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Apply for Unite! seed funding to foster collaborative teaching and research
Financial boost for collaborative ideas from teachers and researchers across the Unite! alliance of nine European universities. Apply now!
Call for early-career academics interested in expanding their international network
We are looking for early-career academics to host international colleagues from eight European universities at the Unite! Dialogue event in October 2025.
Lauri Ehanti appointed Head of Investments
Ehanti will be responsible for the investment portfolio and investment strategy
14 projects selected for seed funding to boost collaboration between Aalto, KU Leuven, and University of Helsinki
The funded projects lay the groundwork for future joint research endeavors, reinforcing the strategic partnership’s goal to fostering impactful and interdisciplinary collaboration.
A journey from Aalto to leadership and entrepreneurship
Anastasiia Glebova, Co-Founder of Datu and Analytics Product Owner at Konecranes, discusses how her education in the Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) program at 911±¬ÁÏÍø provided her with the necessary tools to excel in leadership roles and launch her own startup.
Creativity supported boxing and vice versa
Eva Wahlström, an Aalto alum who has boxed for 25 years, shared her memories of the people and experiences that were ultimately more important to her than success and medals
New origami packaging technology creates sustainable and eye-catching alternatives to conventional packing materials
Origami packaging enables completely new properties for cartonboard, making it an excellent alternative to, for example, plastic and expanded polystyrene in packaging. The aesthetics of the material have also garnered interest from designers.
Ashish Thapliyal: It’s amazing how small interactions can shape your career in unexpected ways
Ashish Thapliyal, a Doctoral Researcher at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, reflects on his unique educational journey and the valuable experiences he gained while studying at Aalto and Industrial Engineering and Management.
A community where personal connections and career paths intertwine
Assistant professor of operations management Siavash Khajavi explains how studying Industrial Engineering and Management helps students develop hard skills through rigorous studies and soft skills through countless interactions and collaboration.
Tarun Sharma rejoins Aalto to give back and make change
Tarun Sharma, Partner & COO of Nokia Ventures, came to Finland for a 6-month stint but stayed on purpose. Now he joins 911±¬ÁÏÍø Department of Industrial Engineering and Management as Executive in Residence focusing on Corporate Venturing and Entrepreneurship.
Partnering with Nokia Bell Labs to support diversity in postgraduate studies
Nokia Bell Labs scholarships were awarded to women pursuing postgraduate studies in the School of Electrical Engineering and in the School of Science.
Nikos Makris: Our common scientific goal is to understand how the brain works using multi-modal neuroimaging
'I feel extremely comfortable. I don’t see anybody judging and I have total freedom of speech.'
A front-row view on today’s major challenges: Corinna Coupette bridges law and technology
Coupette was appointed assistant professor of computer science this autumn
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.
Malicious social media bots increased significantly during the COVID19 pandemic
A groundbreaking joint study by 911±¬ÁÏÍø and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has revealed critical insights into the role of bots in shaping public health discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on Twitter.
Students improved deicing operations at Helsinki Airport
In collaboration with Finavia, the Aalto students have developed innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and safety in deicing operations
Can the impact of performing arts be measured? Researchers record applause and CO2 levels in Kapsäkki's UKK musical
The UKK musical, produced by Music Theatre Kapsäkki and Greta Production, is a vibrant cabaret about Finland’s political history during the era of President Kekkonen. Its impact is now being studied scientifically. The research, conducted in collaboration with 911±¬ÁÏÍø's MAGICS infrastructure, Greta Production, and Kapsäkki, measures audience and performer experiences through innovative methods, including various sensors and surveys.
Unite! Seed Fund 2024 awards funding to three collaborative teaching projects involving Aalto
The Unite! Seed Fund aims to stimulate and support bottom-up proposals by teachers, researchers and students for collaborative activities.
Prestigious THE university ranking puts 911±¬ÁÏÍø among the top 200 in the world
911±¬ÁÏÍø's position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University rankings rose to 196th, reflecting an improvement from the previous year.
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 event
