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Aalto Networking Platform

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Aalto Networking Platform

The Aalto Networking Platform initiative promotes cross-disciplinary actions in Aalto University’s seven key research areas. We bring together experts in science, technology, arts and business, across departments, supporting collaboration both inside and outside of Aalto.

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Featured stories, events, and other content by the Aalto Networking Platform.

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Energy Transition Breakfast Series #1 – Datacentres in the Energy System

Welcome to the first event of the Energy Transition Breakfast series! This session brings together academic and industry perspectives to examine the effects of datacentres in the Finnish energy system.

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2027 FARIA Synergy Grants for joint proposals with the University of Washington

Aalto University and the University of Washington are welcoming joint proposals for ambitious and impactful initiatives strengthening collaboration between researchers based at Aalto University and the UW. Call opens: Sept 17th, 2026 Extended deadline!: November 16th, 2026 11:59 PM PT

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Key research areas

Learn more about activities in the seven key research areas of Aalto University.

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Key Research Area: Energy solutions

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Key Research Area: Arts and design

Aalto X Reality Keynote PiP by Matti Ahlgren

Key Research Area: Digitalisation and AI

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Key Research Area: Business and economics

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Key Research Area: Health and well-being

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Key Research Area: Living environments

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Key Research Area: Materials and natural resources

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Related events

All upcoming events related to the Aalto Networking Platform.

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Lectures and seminars –

Energy Transition Breakfast Series #1 – Datacentres in the Energy System

Welcome to the first event of the Energy Transition Breakfast series! This session brings together academic and industry perspectives to examine the effects of datacentres in the Finnish energy system.
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Annual Creativity Conference 2027

Annual Creativity Conference will be hosted by Aalto University on 31.5.-2.6.2027
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Turning Digital Investments Into Growth with CDBG

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Student exchange in Europe? Unite! can take you there

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