Researchers investigate how AI could better understand humans
Antti Oulasvirta has received a EUR 2.5 million Advanced Grant by the European Research Council (ERC) for the study of user models.
Congratulations to the 50 year old Metsähovi Radio Observatory!
Metsähovi is one of the major research and teaching infrastructure at Aalto University
Build a sustainable future with research – get your doctorate from Aalto
We are hiring 178 doctoral researchers in the new doctoral education pilot funded by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture
AI is transforming industry, healthcare and daily life
Researchers at Aalto and FCAI are developing AI that works with people and supports decision-making
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Aalto’s art & design ranks in the top 10 globally
Aalto University also ranked in the top 100 in five other subjects in the prestigious QS ranking
New method of measuring qubits promises ease of scalability in a microscopic package
Aalto University researchers are the first in the world to measure qubits with ultrasensitive thermal detectors
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Open screenings for the Radical Creatives documentary
What is radical creativity? How do uncertain and seemingly impossible projects move forward? Welcome to the screenings of the documentary directed by Emilia Hernesniemi.
Tenured Professors' Installation Talks 24.4.2024 (external link)
The event is held in Dipoli and open for everyone, welcome!
Can computers create art?
Aalto University and University of Helsinki organise an event about artificial intelligence and art. These talks are part of the Creative Technologies series.
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Shaping a sustainable future
From clean energy to more sustainable food production – Aaltonians create solutions that enable well-being within the planetary boundaries.
Changes to animal feed could supply food for one billion people
Livestock and fish could be fed more agricultural by-products, freeing up food for people
The world’s lightest revolution
Green hydrogen promises to turn Europe into an energy heavyweight, make traffic emission-free and replace carbon in steel manufacturing. But can it actually deliver – and how?
The path of least resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is causing a silent, stealthy pandemic – and the pipeline of new antibiotics is dwindling. The good news is that researchers are turning to other ways to fight bacteria, by targeting the very weapons they deploy during an infection.
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School of Arts, Design and Architecture
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.
School of Engineering
Research, education and new solutions in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and built environment.
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.
School of Chemical Engineering
We combine natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.
School of Electrical Engineering
We are experts in systems science developing integrated solutions from care of the elderly to space robotics.
School of Science
Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations and businesses
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