Aalto Startup Center makes global top three in 2021-2022 university business accelerator ranking
UBI Global World Benchmark Study ranks top business incubators and accelerators
How tech is transforming diagnostics and care
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Aalto granted 18.9 million euros to strengthen its research profile
The funding will accelerate research in quantum technology, hydrogen energy and new materials
Aalto student – New Student Guide replaces Into
Into.aalto.fi has been migrated to the Aalto.fi site, and the new Student Guide contains information and news for students
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Good Life Engine: Humanely sustainable living
In this Good Life Engine open session, psychologist Ville Ojanen will talk about how to lead a humanely sustainable life.
DIALOGUES – Creating New Textile Futures exhibition in Dipoli Gallery
The exhibition features research projects and student works related to textiles at Aalto University.
Energy Futures: Critical minerals, climate neutrality and transition pathways
An exhibition on energy transitions and the challenges and solutions driving our response to the global energy crisis across research and industry.
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Wondering about the energy crisis?
At Aalto University, we shape solutions to the world's biggest problems, such as climate and energy crisis.
Fusion energy will save our future? True or false: Five claims about fusion power
A breakthrough in fusion energy production was achieved last week when, for the first time ever, the fusion reactions in a small fuel pellet yielded more energy than the pellet had absorbed. We asked our researchers, Taina Kurki-Suonio and Eero Hirvijoki, about five claims related to fusion.
Blow the whistle on energy guzzlers on the campus of Aalto University!
Significant energy saving measures have been taken on the campus for several years, but now we also need your help
Ending energy imports from Russia could cut other electricity imports to Finland – model shows what chain reaction could mean for the security of supply
A risk analysis by Aalto University shows that electricity supply could stop far short of demand: in the worst-case scenario, the gap could be more than 2,500 hours per year.
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School of Engineering
Research, education and new solutions in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and built environment.
School of Business
At the School of Business we strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.
School of Chemical Engineering
At the School of Chemical Engineering, we combine natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.
School of Electrical Engineering
At the School of Electrical Engineering, we are experts in systems science developing integrated solutions from care of the elderly to space robotics.
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Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations and businesses
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