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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.

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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

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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.

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Seven new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto University in 2026

The ceremonial conferment takes place on university campus in June.

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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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Postdoctoral researcher Eloi Moliner makes history as a 5-time award winner

Eloi Moliner is one of the most decorated doctoral researchers in Aalto University's history – we would like to highlight his success and contributions to the field of audio signal processing

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Aalto University involved in four research projects selected for funding in Business Finland’s major call

The Rise to Challenge projects will develop AI-powered decision-making in healthcare, signal technology to scale up quantum information processing, higher-precision imaging technology and quantum computing applied to bio and DNA data.
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Open access article quotas estimated to run out during autumn 2026

Elsevier, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and Emerald article quotas are estimated to run out during autumn 2026.
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Future of Elsevier Read & Publish agreement: What researchers need to know

National agreement with Elsevier is currently valid until the end of 2026.
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Information on the use of the premises at Maarintie 8 during fire‑damage repairs

Due to fire damage and the cleaning, airing and drying required after the firefighting operation, some of the sea-facing facilities on the first and second floors are, for the time being, closed off and out of use. We are currently assessing the extent of the damage and preparing a repair plan.

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Ask a Data Agent, weekly RDM support hour, 1-2 PM on Zoom
For Aalto community Support for teams, Training to support research

Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom

Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
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For Aalto community Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, Training to support research

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 training, 3.6.2026

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) funding for Postdoctoral Fellowships targets postdoctoral researchers with up to 8 years of research experience after their doctoral degree who would like to move within or to Europe and beyond to carry out research. The researcher applies for funding in cooperation with their host organisation.
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Aalto University alumni event in Oulu

Aalto alumni are warmly welcome to an alumni event in Oulu on 3 June 2026 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
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Integrated circuit techniques for faster and more robust AI computing in small, energy-limited devices
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