Aalto University establishes Centre for Radical Creativity – aiming to support societal and corporate transformation
The centre responds to the interest and need for transformation among businesses and organizations and calls partners to join.
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Congratulations to the promovendi!
New masters and doctors are conferred in the School of Business Ceremonial Conferment 22 May. Follow the ceremony online at 12:00!
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Researchers measure energy below a zeptojoule–enough for a red blood cell to move a nanometer
A new method for measuring incredibly miniscule amounts of energy – less than a trillionth of a billionth of a joule – could give quantum computing and the hunt for dark matter a boost, while paving the way for counting individual photons.
New ultrasonic needle yields samples 2–3 times larger, potentially reshaping cancer diagnostics
Developed at Aalto University over several years, a new ultrasonic needle for tumour diagnostics has been trialled in collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital (HUS). According to the resulting peer-reviewed study, salivary gland tumours could be diagnosed with far greater precision using the innovative needle.
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Aalto Founder Talks #8: Maija Itkonen, Founder and CEO of Onego Bio
Maija is a designer, innovator, third time founder who has built and exited two tech companies and one of the pioneers in the alternative protein field. Currently she’s acting as CEO and Co-Founder of Onego Bio.
Otaniemi on a sustainable path in May
This week, we have a variety of cycling-related events on offer. Join in or find other ways to get more movement into your day
Aalto Creatives Demo Day | May 2026 (external link)
Aalto Creatives Demo Day pitch event in Marsio where pre-incubator teams present their business ideas.
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