Vili Lehdonvirta in the New York Times (external link)
Oxford researchers mapped the world’s AI data centers.
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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.
Four physicists receive significant funding from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation
The grants are used to study things like overheating quantum computers and early-stage water condensation on surfacesOur experts in the media
Päivi Törmä in New Scientist (external link)
Prof. Törmä explains how quantum geometry can be a tool for creating new materials.
Pärttyli Rinne and others in Newsweek (external link)
Scientists Reveal Where the Brain Feels Love—and Which Type Is Strongest
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Jouko Lampinen: Thank you for your outstanding work, School of Science colleagues!
‘The foundation of our success lies in the shared ethos of academic and support staff – committed to cutting-edge research, teaching, and societal impact, as well as our can-do attitude.’
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.
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.
Future of Elsevier Read & Publish agreement: What researchers need to know
National agreement with Elsevier is currently valid until the end of 2026.What's on?
Upcoming events at the school
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.
Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
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.
Transparent science across the life cycle
Welcome to our ABC Seminars! This time, Cyril Pernet (Copenhagen University Hospital) will discuss transparency and reproducibility in neuroimaging, highlighting how open-science practices and infrastructures can support research that is inspectable, reusable, ethically governed, and trustworthy over time.Join the School of Science
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