Aalto at Slush 2026: These solutions are revolutionising the insulation market, joint replacement surgery and the utilisation of waste heat

Keys to growth: How the energy transition is making oil obsolete

The transition to clean energy is a societal transformation on the same scale as digitalisation, and Finland has many strengths to support it, says professor Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, who leads Aalto University’s new competence centre, House of Energy Transition.

Keys to growth: Basic research in AI is like long-term investing

Basic research in artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t always generate quick wins or clickbait headlines, but its benefits can be seen throughout society

Keys to growth: Internationalisation brings talent, innovation and economic growth to Finland

Talent is fuel for the future — and Finland also needs it from abroad. Aalto and VTT have been internationalising rapidly, but the nation still has room for improvement in supporting international experts to put down roots.

Keys to growth: Launching new enterprises to lift all of Finland

This article series tells the story of Aalto’s work as a builder of a better society. Aalto Founder School equips students with the skills needed to set up and lead a successful growth companies

Keys to growth: How a student satellite became Finland’s new success story

In this article series, we highlight Aalto University’s work as a builder of a better society.

Keys to growth: This is how the university for all of Finland's children works

Aalto University Junior is a champion of equal opportunities and hands-on learning, growing in popularity year after year. Veli-Matti Ikävalko, who leads the work, shares how this window into Aalto was created—and how the university spark is ignited.

Kasvun avaimet: Tuottavuuden parantaminen vaatii koulutustason nostoa

Miten julkisista TKI-panostuksista saadaan suurin mahdollinen hyöty yhteiskunnalle? Kouluttamalla enemmän osaajia, sanoo taloustieteen professori Otto Toivanen.