Five things everyone should know about political polarisation
Divisions around the world are deepening, and research shows that also in Finland public debate has become more fragmented than before
2025 is the Year of Quantum
This global declaration comes as Finland continues making headlines as a quantum tech powerhouse
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Aalto University’s art & design ranked 8th in the world
Six of Aalto’s fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking
Study: World’s critical food crops at imminent risk from rising temperatures
Warming will severely decrease the amount of global cropland available for staple crops of rice, maize, potato and soybean.
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Lahja exhibition 5.2.–21.3.2025
This exhibition gives you a look at how Aalto University, celebrating its 15th anniversary, has made an impact on its community and society.
Take it or leave it recycling event open to all spring 2025
Welcome to the open to all recycling event!
Tenured Professors' Installation Talks 23.4.2025 (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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Ukraine war
Information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations.
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