Pauliina Ilmonen appointed as Dean of the Aalto University School of Science
Ilmonen will start her five-year term on 1 June 2026
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The application period for Aalto's master's programmes is 1 December 2025 – 2 January 2026. Apply now to start your studies in autumn 2026!
Sustainable growth from the forest
Wood can be shaped into almost anything, but transforming the forest industry also requires risk-taking and fresh thinking
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A hot cold place
Climate change has made Aalto University’s ice research and arctic marine technology expertise more vital and sought after than ever before
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Smart textiles are reshaping our understanding of materials – and interspecies communication
The PAST-A-BOT research project, funded by the European Research Council (ERC), is developing soft, intelligent textiles that could one day function as rescue robots, sound-sensing agricultural fabrics, or assistive clothing. At the same time, the project aims to rethink the way we approach materials research.
Subnational income inequality revealed: Regional successes may hold key to addressing widening gap globally
Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life
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Architecture Speaks - Lecture series 12.11.2025 - 28.1.2026 (external link)
The 11th season of the Architecture Speaks lecture series begins in November. The online lectures are open to everyone and free of charge with prior registration.
Summer Job Day 2026
During this live event, arts, design, technical and business students meet employers offering summer jobs.
Tenured Professors' Installation Talks 29.4.2026 (external link)
Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.
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Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations and businesses
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