Nominate a product development achievement for the Path Makers Award
The 3rd annual Product Development Path Makers Award welcomes nominations for novel product development practices. The call is open until 21.10.2026.
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Ilkka Niemelä: In the age of AI, university education builds the ability to learn, think critically and collaborate
Universities bring together what society needs most: understanding of the world and cutting-edge technologies and the profound ability to question, assess and innovate, says President Ilkka Niemelä. Aalto University celebrated the opening of its academic year on Tuesday 1 September 2026
Five things everyone should know about photonics
Most of the digital devices we use daily rely on photonics. As artificial intelligence continues to grow, photonics will continue to make data centres more energy-efficient, says Paul Verrinder, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Aalto University.
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Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026
Explore the inspiring work of our graduating students in architecture, design, film, art and media!
The Nordic Tipping Point
How will the climate tipping points change the Nordics, and can we still stop them?
Tenured Professors' Installation Talks 28.10.2026 (external link)
Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.
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