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Wool electronics and orange peel clothing being created in Bioinnovation Center

Doctoral researchers at 911±¬ÁÏÍø Bioinnovation Center discuss accelerating the sustainable bioeconomy, the importance of collaboration and bold entrepreneurial dreams.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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AI meets the conditions for having free will – we need to give it a moral compass

AI is advancing at such speed that speculative moral questions, once the province of science fiction, are suddenly real and pressing, says Finnish philosopher and psychology researcher Frank Martela.
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Frank Martela

GreenSense: Advancing Health Monitoring with Biodegradable Wearable Sensors

A research-to-business project funded by Business Finland was launched in January 2025. The project will focus on developing innovative wearable pressure and temperature sensors for continuous health monitoring of dementia patients.
Research & Art
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Voices of SGT - podcast

Voices of SGT is a new podcast series bought to you by the Sustainable Global Technologies (SGT) Programme at Aalto. The podcast invites academics, students and practitioners talking through the messy, inspiring and eye opening journey of tacking world's wicked challenges.
Studies, University
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Cover art design for the Voices of SGT

Aalto computer scientists in IEEE S&P 2025

Two papers from Aalto Department of Computer Science accepted to the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy.
Research & Art
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Daniel Langerreiter received Magnus Ehrnrooth award for the best doctoral dissertation in chemistry

The Finnish Science Society awarded distinguished researchers and high school teachers at its annual celebration.
Awards and Recognition
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Logo of FinnCERES Materials Cluster with logos of Research Council of Finland, 911±¬ÁÏÍø, and VTT on a grey background.

Sustainability in action: recycling campaign at 911±¬ÁÏÍø continues

The recycling campaign across the entire Aalto community was launched in October 2024.
Campus, University
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Olli V. Lounasmaa Memorial Prize awarded to Prof. Andrew Cleland

Prof. Cleland’s work with micromechanical devices and qubits landed the foremost Finnish low-temperature physics prize.
Awards and Recognition
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Award announcement for Prof. Andrew Cleland, University of Chicago, as the Olli V. Lounasmaa Memorial Prize 2025 Winner.

Physicists use machine learning to find out how layered gases and metals melt

The research team, which included a Nobel Prize winner, found out how layered materials confined in two dimensions transition between states.
Research & Art
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Prof. Robin Ras elected as member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters

Membership of the Academy is awarded to scientists distinguished in their field. Ras is an internationally prominent researcher of surfaces and wetting.
Awards and Recognition
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Aalto computer scientists in AISTATS 2025

International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Statistics
Research & Art
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Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony

All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required!
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony, May 20, 2025, 1-2.30pm, Mordor A Grid, Otakaari 5 02150 Espoo. Programme: Welcome words, award video screening, AALTOLAB, Aki Vehtari, Rupesh Vyas, panel discussion on open science, coffee & ice cream. All Aaltonians welcome!

Prof. Anton Zasedatelev: Light and matter in the quantum realm

The new Assistant Professor aims to develop optical computing technologies operating at the fundamental limits of speed and energy.
Appointments, Research & Art
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Astronomers observe largest ever sample of galaxies up to over 12 billion light years away

New observations give researchers unique insight into how galaxies have evolved since the universe was under a billion years old.
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AI that mirrors how humans behave can drive better designs for keyboards and charts

The human-like performance of these AI models is also transparent, paving the way for explainable AI and better human-computer interaction.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Comparison of human scanpaths and model predictions for data relating to theme park visits, using bar graphs and heatmaps.

Aalto computer scientists in CHI 2025

Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems.
Research & Art
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New mapping approach shows wolverine population spreading in Finland

The study introduces a new approach to mapping the occurrence and distribution of animal species.
Press releases, Research & Art
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A wolverine perched on a tree branch surrounded by lush green foliage.

Honorary Doctors in Arts and Design 2025

The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has granted the title of Honorary Doctor to six distinguished professionals in the fields of art and design.
Awards and Recognition, University
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Can gaming support mental health? Researchers to present Dark Souls study at CHI '25

A well-known role-playing videogame is helping players cope with real-world challenges like depression, say researchers from 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
Press releases, Research & Art
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A person with yellow nails holds a game controller. Red laser lines and a circle are in the background.

Aalto computer scientists in ICLR 2025

International Conference on Learning Representations
Research & Art
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