ABB donates EUR 1.5 million to Aalto University to accelerate the energy transition
The donation will support the new competence centre, House of Energy Transition.
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How trust in digital public services is being built together with migrants in Espoo
Digital public services are not equally accessible to everyone. In Espoo, the Trust-M research project is working to bridge this gap by developing services together with migrants.
Tired of swiping? Now an AI simulation helps us understand why
Screen logging tells us where smart phone users tap and swipe, but now researchers have developed a musculoskeletal model that helps understand the physical effort that goes into these motions
Record-breaking photonics approach traps light on a chip for millions of cycles
With 'nanoscale surgery' the researchers were able to sculpt delicate van der Waals materials without destroying them, achieving record-breaking performance in the process.
Seven new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto University in 2026
The ceremonial conferment takes place on university campus in June.
Specialised AI models could be Finland's next global export
Specialised, resource-efficient AI models could be the next competitive edge of our country, and a way to stand out among the use of large language models.
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Experiment with AI safely – here’s how to get started
AI is advancing rapidly. Experiment boldly, but responsibly.
Autumn 2026 Finnish courses for international personnel in the metropolitan area universities
Aalto University offers Finnish language study opportunities to its employees in autumn 2026.
Aalto University offers ready-made lesson materials for teaching cybersecurity for grades 3–6
Using these materials, teachers can help pupils in grades 3–6 learn safe internet use, how to recognize scams, how to protect personal information, and how to think critically.
Keep in touch: a friend book for building your student network
A student team designed a friend book for Aalto University Shop to help students build contacts and make connections.Participate in events
Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
Aalto Creatives Afterwork and Info Session | August 2026 (external link)
Aalto Creatives afterwork event on 27.8.2026 focuses on Aalto Creatives alumni stories and introducing the Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme.