/en/listing/904231/feed News listing en /en/news/walter-ahlstrom-foundation-donates-eu3-million-to-aalto-university Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:23:13 +0000 Minna HölttĂ€ 1369269 at /en The donation will enable Aalto to establish a professorship in sustainable industrial production. Press releases Kaksi miestĂ€ frakeissa seisoo lavalla mikrofonin ÀÀrellĂ€ ja puhuu sisĂ€tiloissa istuvalle yleisölle. /en/news/ellis-institute-finland-is-launching-machine-learning-fundamentals-out-of-the-lab Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:12:51 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1368210 at /en Research moonshots, foundation models for healthcare, and AI for RDI Cooperation Press releases Research & Art Person in dark suit presenting ELLIS Institute Finland slide with colourful icons in a lecture room /en/news/ability-to-harness-quantum-speed-gains-now-within-sight-after-researchers-solve-massive-simulation Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:26:49 +0000 Ville Heirola 1368206 at /en The use of a quantum-inspired algorithm to calculate the unworkably vast potential properties of quantum materials is an early example of how quantum technology can be used to improve itself. The discovery could have future applications in dissipationless technology, for example to mitigate data centre heating. Press releases Colourful grid of small squares on a wavy blue and brown abstract 3D background /en/news/record-breaking-photonics-approach-traps-light-on-a-chip-for-millions-of-cycles Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:58:50 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1367391 at /en With 'nanoscale surgery' the researchers were able to sculpt delicate van der Waals materials without destroying them, achieving record-breaking performance in the process. Press releases Microscope image of raised A! logo and Finnish text with 20 ”m scale bar at bottom left /en/news/tired-of-swiping-now-an-ai-simulation-helps-us-understand-why Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:24:26 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1367401 at /en Screen logging tells us where smart phone users tap and swipe, but now researchers have developed a musculoskeletal model that helps understand the physical effort that goes into these motions Press releases Research & Art Log2Motion simulation with a musculoskeletal model using a smartphone. /en/news/ai-companions-can-comfort-lonely-users-but-may-deepen-distress-over-time Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:17 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1366010 at /en Long-term use of AI companions may give comfort, but research indicates it may negatively impact users’ wellbeing and their ability to navigate real world relationships. Press releases Research & Art Hahmo istuu ruudun edessĂ€, pikselihymy ja sydĂ€npuhekuplat leijuvat heidĂ€n vĂ€lissÀÀn /en/news/scientific-conclusions-depend-on-who-performs-the-analysis Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:29:58 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1365996 at /en More than 450 independent researchers from around the world conducted over 500 re-analyses of datasets from one hundred previously published studies in the social and behavioural sciences. All analysts received the same data and the same central research question, but they were free to carry out the analysis based on their own expert judgment. Press releases YleensĂ€ valitaan yksi analyysipolku, mutta on muitakin mahdollisuuksia. Kuva: Matti Ahlgren, Aalto-yliopisto. /en/news/startups-succeed-despite-headwinds-revenue-of-aalto-startup-centers-high-growth-companies-increased Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:40:37 +0000 Marc GavaldĂ  1364575 at /en Growth companies emerging from Aalto Startup Center continue to expand strongly despite a challenging economic environment. The combined revenue of the fastest-growing companies increased to EUR 56.95 million in 2024. Campus Press releases Two women smiling talking to each other at one of Aalto Startup Center's event /en/news/fragmented-phone-use-not-total-screen-time-is-the-main-driver-of-information-overload-study-finds Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:13:36 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1364402 at /en Amid hot discussion on screen time, social media use and the impact of digital devices on our well-being, a seven-month study from 911±ŹÁÏÍű in Finland sheds new light on what overwhelms users the most –– and the results aren’t what you might think. Press releases Kuormittavinta on kĂ€nnykĂ€n jatkuva vilkuilu ja toistuva viestittely pitkin pĂ€ivÀÀ. Kuva: Matti Ahlgren, Aalto-yliopisto. /en/news/masters-thesis-demonstrates-sustainable-textile-printing-with-biocolours Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:26:29 +0000 Md Repon 1362901 at /en Lotta presented the results on “Textile Printing with Biocolours from Lingonberry and Roseroot” Press releases A meeting room with a presentation on a screen. Six people are seated at a table facing a presenter. /en/news/port2026-brings-aalto-students-together-to-tackle-culture-media-and-climate-challenges Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:40:28 +0000 Kristaps Kovalonoks 1362776 at /en Nearly 60 Aalto students joined the PORT_2026 Innovation Challenge, developing and pitching solutions addressing culture, media, and climate challenges. Press releases Seven people holding large checks at PORT_2026 Innovation Challenge event. Checks awarded to teams NEXOS and KOWI. /en/news/aalto-university-unveils-aaltoq20-a-state-of-the-art-quantum-computer-for-educating-quantum-talent Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:12:07 +0000 Ville Heirola 1362445 at /en AaltoQ20 is a unique quantum computer that researchers can also use to study quantum phenomena and develop new technology. Press releases Valkoinen sylinterimĂ€inen kone, jossa '911±ŹÁÏÍű' logo teollisuusympĂ€ristössĂ€. /en/news/mesoscale-swimmers-could-pave-way-for-drug-delivery-robots-inside-the-body Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:14:29 +0000 Ville Heirola 1361001 at /en Researchers have discovered how tiny organisms break the laws of physics to swim faster — such secrets of mesoscale physics and fluid dynamics can offer entirely new pathways for engineering and medicine. Press releases Microscopic view of a larva with red and blue outlines showing swimming motion. Scale bar indicates 0.3 mm. /en/news/hanaholmens-50th-anniversary-exhibition-lives-on-online-making-the-history-of-finnish-swedish Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1358516 at /en MeMo Institute at 911±ŹÁÏÍű has produced a virtual 3D version of the anniversary exhibition of Hanaholmen. Press releases Moderni aula, jossa iso ruskea sohva, vĂ€rikĂ€s taideteos ja portaat. TakaseinĂ€llĂ€ on '50' logo. /en/news/research-reveals-the-economic-significance-of-family-firms-in-finland Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1357877 at /en The findings show that, on average, family firms are more profitable and financially resilient than other firms – and also invest more. Press releases Työpaja, jossa kaksi ihmistĂ€ työskentelee. Toinen on pöydĂ€n ÀÀressĂ€, toinen jĂ€rjestelee tavaroita keltaisissa ja sinisissĂ€ laatikoissa. /en/news/measuring-urban-nature-new-habitat-types-and-criteria-support-the-prevention-of-biodiversity-loss Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:48:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1357871 at /en 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. Press releases Research & Art Kaupunkikatu penkkeineen, puineen ja pensaineen. Autoja pysĂ€köitynĂ€ tien varrella. Aurinkoinen pĂ€ivĂ€. /en/news/nasa-reveals-new-details-about-dark-matters-influence-on-the-universe Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:11:23 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1355087 at /en With the Webb telescope’s unprecedented sensitivity, scientists are learning more about dark matter’s influence on stars, galaxies, and even planets like Earth. Press releases Kuva nĂ€yttÀÀ pimeĂ€n aineen jakautumisen samalla taivaan alueella kĂ€yttĂ€en Nasan Webb-teleskooppia 2026 (oikealla) ja Hubblen avaruusteleskooppia 2007 (vasemmalla). Kuva: NASA/STScI/A. Pagan /en/news/aalto-university-to-host-the-innova-europe-summit-2026-in-espoo Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:50:15 +0000 Kristaps Kovalonoks 1354181 at /en 911±ŹÁÏÍű to host the INNOVA Europe Summit 2026 in Espoo, bringing together Europe’s next generation of student entrepreneurs. Cooperation Press releases University Two people presenting data on Nordic markets. One holds a microphone, the other gestures towards a screen. /en/news/finnish-ai-region-secures-second-term-with-top-marks-from-eu Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:12:58 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1354178 at /en Finnish AI Region (FAIR) EDIH has been selected to continue operations for a second term with excellent ratings. European Union continuation funding enables service expansion from the beginning of 2026. 911±ŹÁÏÍű is one of 10 partners in FAIR. Cooperation Press releases Ajatteleva henkilön siluetti, jonka oikealla puolella on vĂ€rikkĂ€itĂ€ digitaalisia tietoja ja grafiikkaa. /en/news/retail-therapy-fail-online-shopping-linked-to-stress-says-study Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:13:12 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1347325 at /en Shopping, social media use and gaming are the most likely online activities to correlate with stress, according to a new study Press releases Research & Art Piirroskuva Ă€lupuhelinta katsovasta ihmisestĂ€, jonka pÀÀn yllĂ€ leijuu stressiĂ€ kuvaava pilvi.