School of Science

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Aija Leiponen

Aija Leiponen wants students to think for themselves again: “Everyone needs to understand how their field relates to the world”

Professor Aija Leiponen believes that the new Technology, Business and Design bachelor’s programme can help accelerate innovation.

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Professor Anton Zasedatelev awarded Väisälä grant to study how large particles behave near quantum limit

A better understanding of how macroscopic objects behave could unlock ultra-precise sensors or even help determine if gravity is quantum mechanical.

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Our experts in the media

Henrik Lassila, kuva: Siru Uusi-Seppälä

Henrik Lassila in Fortune (external link)

How often you check your phone matters more than how long you spend
on it.

Vili Lehdonvirta, phóto: Mikko Raskinen, Aalto University

Vili Lehdonvirta in the New York Times (external link)

Oxford researchers mapped the world’s AI data centers.

Päivi Törmä leads the SuperC 2033 consortium, which has just received substantial funding from two Finnish foundations. Photo: Mikko Raskinen/Aalto University

Päivi Törmä in New Scientist (external link)

Prof. Törmä explains how quantum geometry can be a tool for creating new materials.

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New research ethics recommendations for AI and nature and environment

Researchers: stay informed of the new recommendations and other research integrity guidance
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Aalto ranks third in Europe for university spinout funding – this is the recipe for creating new industries

Aalto University's spinout companies, including quantum company IQM and satellite company ICEYE, have raised approximately EUR 2.6 billion in funding since 2010.
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Do you need communications materials? See what is available to you

You can find the university and schools’ PowerPoint presentations, a summary slide, Word, PowerPoint, and LibreOffice templates and more on the Communications Services' pages.
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Wise foresight strengthens the future of the campus

A climate risk assessment prepared for the Aalto University campus identifies key threats and opportunities related to climate change and evaluates their impacts under various future scenarios.

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Upcoming events at the school

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Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, Other staff training, Support for teams, Training to support research –

Doing qualitative research in conversation with AI, Nov 10, 2026

How to responsibly do qualitative research with AI tools? With Dr. Emrecan Gulay
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Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, IT & digital tools, Support for teams, Training to support research –

NFDI4ING RDM tools for engineers, Nov 10, 2026

NFDI4ING offers domain-specific tools, AI-assisted platforms, and training to help engineers manage, share, and publish data.
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Aalto Ahaa public lecture 10.11. – Quantum revolution

Aalto Ahaa! In a public lecture open to all, we dive into three expert talks exploring where the next technological breakthrough will come from and why everyone should now understand at least something about quantum technology. And what about cybersecurity—what will happen to it amid this upheaval? Come hear more at the Aalto Ahaa public lecture.
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Aalto Double Degree Day 11.11.2026

Come and meet the International Joint Degree Programmes!
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Management of School of Science

Information about the management and administration of the School of Science.

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