Coming never to a road near you: Five myths about autonomous vehicles
Whether you call them autonomous, self-driving or robot cars, there is a lot of discussion about when, where and how these vehicles will take to the roads.
Get ready for master’s application period
The application period for Aalto University's master's programmes starts on 30 Nov 2023. Get to know our study options and find your programme!
Physicists embark on six-year hunt for dark matter particle
Aalto University researchers will probe the secrets of dark matter using a quantum detector of unprecedented sensitivity
Builder's toolbox?
Read about radically creative approaches that are turning fundamental research into tools to create a better future for us all.
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Online games use dark designs to collect player data
The privacy policies and practices of online games contain dark design patterns which could be deceptive, misleading, or coercive to users, according to a new study from Aalto University
Light rail line 15 started operating – changes to getting around Otaniemi campus
Cross the tracks with caution, take into account other traffic
Curious minds shaping a sustainable future
Our community is working to solve the challenges most consider impossible. Read how Lincoln Kayiwa, Laura Arpiainen, Susanna Helke and Russell Lai are building a better future for us all.
Designer Lincoln Kayiwa wants to create heirlooms
Finland seemed a bit like destiny for this Ugandan-born entrepreneur and Aalto alumnus.
Art challenges established truths in the health and social sectors
Professor Susanna Helke looks at health and social services through the lens of a filmmaker, Laura Arpiainen as an architect and professor. Both are concerned about the crisis in the care sector in Finland.
Russell Lai is at the vanguard of cryptography
Aalto University’s new Assistant Professor Russell Lai is a cryptography researcher, who wants to bring the fruits of his academic work to the use of everyday citizens, without sacrificing robustness.
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NODUS TALKS The Diverse City
Hossam Hewidy and Katja Lindroos discuss how urban planning homogenizes cities, what impacts this has and what can be done about it. Curated by Guy Julier.
Out of Fashion – Aalto LASER Talks
Future visions and concrete steps towards the sufficiency paradigm in fashion
Tenured Professors' Installation Talks 30.1.2024 (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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Scientific research and artistic activities are carried out at six schools and their departments and units.
School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture is one of the most prestigious universities in its fields. We educate our students to create imaginative, collaborative, compassionate and unconventional approaches to the most pressing challenges of today.
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.
School of Science
Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations and businesses
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Aalto University Open University
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Aalto University Junior
Aalto University Junior is art, science, technology and entrepreneurship for children, young people and teachers - to support teaching, personal joy and a source of enthusiasm.
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Ukraine war
On this page, we will gather information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations. We will update the contents regularly.
Ukraine war - Frequently asked questions
On this page you find answers to commonly asked questions related to the effects the war in Ukraine has on Aalto University.
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