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ESA funding for the space business
The European Space Agency’s new innovation programme in Otaniemi helps Finnish companies commercialise inventions, leverage satellite data and strengthen their position in the industry.
EU Nature Restoration Law alone won’t halt urban biodiversity loss, says study
In response to accelerating environmental crises, the European Union has introduced the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). A key component of the law also mandates the restoration of urban ecosystems.
From doctoral education to professorship of practice – The collaboration between Aalto and Valmet deepens
911±¬ÁÏÍø and Valmet collaborate to educate doctoral-level experts in multiple fields. Valmet is interested in both doctoral research and the expertise of new doctoral graduates.
Scientific merit and fostering new talent land two major physics prizes
Prominent quantum professors Päivi Törmä and Jukka Pekola were awarded not just for their strong scientific work, but also for the massive impact they’ve had on the quantum community in Finland and abroad.
New thermal sensor presents novel way to carry out cryogenic measurements
The on-chip bolometer cuts down on costs and complexity while boasting ten times broader operational range.
What windows does the Nokia Design Archive open?
Early this year, news spread worldwide about the opening of Nokia’s design history at 911±¬ÁÏÍø – an extraordinary collection in both its richness and authenticity. The materials offer unique opportunities for research across various academic disciplines.
The Foundation for the Advancement of Finnish Securities Markets awards Helmi Peräkylä for her excellent Master’s thesis in the field of finance
The scholarship awarded to Helmi Peräkylä is worth EUR 5 000
Wool electronics and orange peel clothing being created in Bioinnovation Center
Doctoral researchers at 911±¬ÁÏÍø Bioinnovation Center discuss accelerating the sustainable bioeconomy, the importance of collaboration and bold entrepreneurial dreams.
AI meets the conditions for having free will – we need to give it a moral compass
AI is advancing at such speed that speculative moral questions, once the province of science fiction, are suddenly real and pressing, says Finnish philosopher and psychology researcher Frank Martela.
GreenSense: Advancing Health Monitoring with Biodegradable Wearable Sensors
A research-to-business project funded by Business Finland was launched in January 2025. The project will focus on developing innovative wearable pressure and temperature sensors for continuous health monitoring of dementia patients.
Voices of SGT - podcast
Voices of SGT is a new podcast series bought to you by the Sustainable Global Technologies (SGT) Programme at Aalto. The podcast invites academics, students and practitioners talking through the messy, inspiring and eye opening journey of tacking world's wicked challenges.
Aalto computer scientists in IEEE S&P 2025
Two papers from Aalto Department of Computer Science accepted to the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy.
Borealis introduced working life to international students: 'We learned from them, too'
The sixth edition of the Aalto International Talent group mentoring programme brought together over 150 international students and 14 companies.
Daniel Langerreiter received Magnus Ehrnrooth award for the best doctoral dissertation in chemistry
The Finnish Science Society awarded distinguished researchers and high school teachers at its annual celebration.
Sustainability in action: recycling campaign at 911±¬ÁÏÍø continues
The recycling campaign across the entire Aalto community was launched in October 2024.
Olli V. Lounasmaa Memorial Prize awarded to Prof. Andrew Cleland
Prof. Cleland’s work with micromechanical devices and qubits landed the foremost Finnish low-temperature physics prize.
Nirmal Kumar Sugavanam: Stay persistent, patient, and peaceful in job search
Nirmal Kumar Sugavanam, a School of Business Master's student in Business Analytics, says that showing genuine enthusiasm in recruitment processes has played a big part in getting internships and jobs in Finland.
Physicists use machine learning to find out how layered gases and metals melt
The research team, which included a Nobel Prize winner, found out how layered materials confined in two dimensions transition between states.
Metsähovi Radio Observatory to build the world’s widest bandwidth radio astronomical receiver system
AMD and Knowledge Resources are supporting the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Metsähovi Radio Observatory’s project to enable completely new kind of astronomical research
Peter Kelly: At Aalto, students don’t just study innovation, they live it
This is an Interview with Peter Kelly, Senior Lecturer, Entrepreneurial Educator, and Long-Time Connector at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. He describes himself not just as a lecturer but as a connector who links students with opportunities, ideas, and even their own potential.
