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Breaking ground – 8 ways research shaped our world

Breaking Ground is an exhibition which highlight the interconnected histories of long term and fundamental research and their impact on society
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Press releases, Research & Art Published:

Finland's first science satellite, Foresail-1, is ready for space

The satellite and its key instruments will launch in summer 2022.
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Research & Art Published:

Blood cancer cells and the immune system are best frenemies

The University of Helsinki and Aalto University collaborated in an international study, which demonstrated that the body's immune system is complicit in a rare type of blood cancer, suggesting a reconsideration of conventional knowledge on the disease.
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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.
Prize winners
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Marcus Wallenberg Prize to Professor Herbert Sixta for the development of Sustainable wood-based textile fibres

The 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Professor Herbert Sixta and Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen for the development and use of novel ionic liquids to process wood biomass into high-performance textile fibres.
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Exhibitions and fairs – (recurring)

Just Be As Though You Weren’t There At All: Mika Kiviniemi's Performative Installation

Artist's temporary studio where the space becomes a performance
A still from the video art work portraying a hand of somebody hiding from the audience's gaze
Exhibitions and fairs – (recurring)

Just Be As Though You Weren’t There At All: Mika Kiviniemi's Performative Installation

Artist's temporary studio where the space becomes a performance
A still from the video art work portraying a hand of somebody hiding from the audience's gaze
Exhibitions and fairs – (recurring)

Just Be As Though You Weren’t There At All: Mika Kiviniemi's Performative Installation

Artist's temporary studio where the space becomes a performance
A still from the video art work portraying a hand of somebody hiding from the audience's gaze
Exhibitions and fairs – (recurring)

Just Be As Though You Weren’t There At All: Mika Kiviniemi's Performative Installation

Artist's temporary studio where the space becomes a performance
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We shape a sustainable future

At Aalto, we help solve the wicked problems of the world in and across our disciplines. Here are some examples of how we do it!

infinite Materials virtual exhibition. Photo: Eeva Suorlahti

Infinite Materials | Virtual Exhibition (external link)

Fascinating biomaterial experiments.

Loving Environments virtual exhibition. Design: Heljä Nieminen

Loving Environments | Virtual Exhibition (external link)

More sustainable and liveable living environments.

Better to Wear exhibition photo: Anne Kinnunen

Better to Wear | Virtual exhibition (external link)

We make fashion sustainable.

Explore our six schools

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.

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School of Engineering

Research, education and new solutions in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and built environment.

Aalto Ice Tank / photo by Juha Juvonen

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.

Ekonominaukio 1 staircase to 1st floor. Photo by Unto Rautio.

School of Chemical Engineering

At the School of Chemical Engineering, we combine natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.

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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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School of Science

Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations and businesses

Artistic depiction of a bright light in space / made by Ray Scipak
Aalto-yliopisto / Unto Rautio

Campus - lively and thriving

Aalto University's campus in Otaniemi is a renewable and living environment for research, art, learning, entrepreneurship and housing. The campus area inspires people to collaborate, try out new ideas and innovate together.

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Explore Aalto University’s campus from anywhere in the world! Our digital guides, an Aalto University student and an assistant professor, introduce you to our learning facilities, laboratories, workshops, service spots and outdoor spaces. The tour can be experienced on desktop, mobile or VR headset.

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Building Finland's first quantum computer. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen.
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Creative sustainability. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen.
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Architectural gems of Otaniemi. Photo: Aalto University / Tuomas Uusheimo.
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Trail to the Laajalahti Nature Reserve and one of South Finland's best birdwatching bay. Photo: Aalto University.
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Developing a connected campus. Photo: Aalto University / Jaakko Kahilaniemi.
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Aalto University’s Art & Design ranked 6th in the world. QS – Art & Design 2021.
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One of the most international universities in Europe. Photo: Aalto Design Factory / Bijan Mokhtari.
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Educating future thought-leaders. Photo: Aalto Vision Forum / Lasse Lecklin.
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Studies and courses open to all

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Lifewide Learning (external link)

This website is dedicated to Aalto University’s lifewide learning solutions.

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Aalto University Open University

Open University courses are open to everyone regardless of background or age. Open University offers individual courses in Business, Technology, Languages, and Art and Design. Students are admitted to individual courses in the order of registration.

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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.

Information on Ukraine and coronavirus

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.

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Information on coronavirus

Information on the effects of coronavirus and COVID-19 on activities at Aalto University

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Read about our research and donate

At Aalto University, we create the conditions for innovation, economic growth, employment and wellbeing. A gift to the university is an investment in a better future.

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Research & Art

Our research focuses on seven key areas combining four core competences in the fields of ICT, materials, arts, design and business together with three grand challenges related to energy, living environment, and health.

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Join us in building a sustainable future! Together we can solve some of the toughest problems of our time.

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