School news
Trainings for OneDrive, Teams and Outlook in spring 2026!
Topics include OneDrive document management, best practices for Teams meetings and Outlook tips and tricks.
Aalto International Talent Program mentor Matti Aksela: I recommend participating to all companies
The Program enables companies to get to know international talent easily and develop a more diverse work community.
Doctoral positions at Unite! universities now available in one place
Unite! students searching for doctoral positions can now explore a dedicated category in the Unite! Catalogue for Students.
Some facilities at Maarintie 8 are temporarily out of use
Some facilities are out of use due to fire damage and the cleaning of residues from the firefighting operation.
Students developed a service blueprint for remote plant advisory services for boiler plants
A multidisciplinary team of master’s degree students from 911±¬ÁÏÍø collaborated with Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) in a customized project
Professor Pauliina Ilmonen: Learning mathematical software in upper secondary school takes time away from learning the basics
Pauliina Ilmonen, Professor of Statistics at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, will step into the role of Dean of the School of Science at the beginning of June. She wants to emphasize the fundamentals in the study of mathematics.
Nordea and 911±¬ÁÏÍø to explore the future of AI and human-machine interaction
911±¬ÁÏÍø and Nordea are launching a long term research and education partnership to explore how machine agency will shape the future of services.
Make May the month of movement!
Listen to a mini-webinar about brain and exercise on 28 May. Make sustainable mobility part of your working or study day.
1 in 4 mental health patients hurt by wording in electronic health records, finds study
Errors, disrespectful language and information perceived as unnecessary in electronic health records can feel offensive to patients
Researchers measure energy below a zeptojoule–enough for a red blood cell to move a nanometer
A new method for measuring incredibly miniscule amounts of energy – less than a trillionth of a billionth of a joule – could give quantum computing and the hunt for dark matter a boost, while paving the way for counting individual photons.
Did you notice something unusual? – File a security report
By reporting, you help identify risks and danger spots.
Mikko Möttönen selected as finalist for the European Inventor Award 2026
Möttönen is a finalist in the ‘Research’ category for developing an ultrasensitive cryogenic microwave sensor to diagnose interference in quantum computers.
Canvas learning platform data breach – There may be users at Aalto
If you have used Canvas, notify security@aalto.fi. As a precaution, you can also change your Aalto password.
New vice deans appointed for the School of Science
Maarit Korpi-Lagg has been selected as vice dean for impact, Pekka Marttinen as vice dean for education and Robin Ras as vice dean for research.
New ultrasonic needle yields samples 2–3 times larger, potentially reshaping cancer diagnostics
Developed at 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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.
911±¬ÁÏÍø supports the combining of elite sport and studies – a quality label was awarded by the Olympic Committee
The audit team praised personalised study planning, flexible study paths and guidance related to a dual career
Aalto, Sitra and Lovable launch AI Summer Program
A new summer program brings together students, Finnish public sector organisations and AI tools to develop digital services.
VTT joins the HAIC cybersecurity institute
In June, VTT will become part of the HAIC research institute at 911±¬ÁÏÍø and the University of Helsinki.
Aalto awards 2026 – Propose nominees
Which act should be recognised as playing a role in our university’s success? Share your views by 20 May!
Our fundraising campaign's final stretch has started - see how Aaltonians can participate
Already 1,300 donors have showed their support to Aalto. See how you can get involved and spread the word
