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Supercomputer simulations provide a better picture of the Sun’s magnetic field

The new findings challenge the conventional understanding of solar dynamics and could improve predictions of solar weather in the future

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The Ocean’s Curtain is inspired by the way the surface of water looks when viewed from the seabed. Kurotuksia - Higher Powers exhibition. Photo: Mikko Raskinen.

Kurotuksia - Higher Powers student exhibition blending math and arts opens at Heureka today

Aalto University's interdisciplinary course "Crystal Flowers in Mirror Rooms: Mathematics meets Art and Architecture" culminates in the exhibition Kurotuksia - Higher Powers, which opens today at Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre. It celebrates a decade of promoting interdisciplinary interaction in the course and is the second time the course has an exhibition at Heureka.

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Ilkka Niemelä, President of Aalto University, delivering opening words at the Nordic Five Tech Annual Meeting 2023.

Aalto University hosts annual meeting of the leading Nordic technical universities and assumes Nordic Five Tech presidency

The two-day event focused on addressing global challenges while aligning with Nordic values.

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Honorary Doctors' Talks

Recipients of honorary doctorates at Aalto University in the field of technology will share key observations from their careers. Open to all, welcome!

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LaserTalks: Radical Collaboration

Radical Collaboration – Aalto LASER Talk

To address the existential challenges we face today, we require truly transformative and border-crossing collaboration. But how can we achieve this? Register to our afterwork event on Wed, Jun 7, 2023 to discuss more.

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Energy Futures: Critical minerals, climate neutrality and transition pathways

An exhibition on energy transitions and the challenges and solutions driving our response to the global energy crisis across research and industry.

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Energy revolution – mining a new approach

Electrification alone is no miracle cure for climate change. Availability of the required metals will soon become an obstacle without more versatile and innovative ways to use materials and to produce energy. Our researchers work to solve the biggest bottlenecks in electrification.

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Five things decision-makers should know about the electrification of society

Electrification plays a key role in solving the climate crisis. Aalto University researchers describe what kind of challenges this entails and how they can be tackled.

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Electrifying society

Solving the challenges of electrification is not just a scientific question: it requires extensive societal debate.

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Battery parts can be recycled without crushing or melting

New recycling method replenishes lithium in electrodes while keeping existing structure intact – and performance is nearly as good as new ones

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Scientific research and artistic activities are carried out at six schools and their departments and units.

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The School of Arts, Design and Architecture is one of the most prestigious universities in its fields. We educate our students to create imaginative, collaborative, compassionate and unconventional approaches to the most pressing challenges of today.

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Research, education and new solutions in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and built environment.

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School of Business

At the School of Business we strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.

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School of Chemical Engineering

At the School of Chemical Engineering, we combine natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.

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School of Electrical Engineering

At the School of Electrical Engineering, we are experts in systems science developing integrated solutions from care of the elderly to space robotics.

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Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations and businesses

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Aalto University's campus in Otaniemi is a renewable and living environment for research, art, learning, entrepreneurship and housing. The campus area inspires people to collaborate, try out new ideas and innovate together.

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Explore Aalto University’s campus from anywhere in the world! Our digital guides, an Aalto University student and an assistant professor, introduce you to our learning facilities, laboratories, workshops, service spots and outdoor spaces. The tour can be experienced on desktop, mobile or VR headset.

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Select a solution that suits you, ranging from individual courses to programmes that are open for all.

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Aalto University Open University

Open University courses are open to everyone regardless of background or age. Open University offers individual courses in Business, Technology, Languages, and Art and Design. Students are admitted to individual courses in the order of registration.

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Aalto University Junior

Aalto University Junior is art, science, technology and entrepreneurship for children, young people and teachers - to support teaching, personal joy and a source of enthusiasm.

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Ukraine war

On this page, we will gather information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations. We will update the contents regularly.

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Ukraine war - Frequently asked questions

On this page you find answers to commonly asked questions related to the effects the war in Ukraine has on Aalto University.

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At Aalto University, we create the conditions for innovation, economic growth, employment and wellbeing. A gift to the university is an investment in a better future.

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Our research focuses on seven key areas combining four core competences in the fields of ICT, materials, arts, design and business together with three grand challenges related to energy, living environment, and health.

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