Read the news | News listing | 911±¬ÁĎÍř /en/listing/904231/feed News listing en World’s first superconducting quantum heat engine opens the path to larger quantum computers /en/news/worlds-first-superconducting-quantum-heat-engine-opens-the-path-to-larger-quantum-computers Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:36:28 +0000 Ville Heirola 1379003 at /en A newly-developed superconducting quantum heat engine not only advances our understanding of thermodynamics but also enables technologies needed for high-qubit quantum computers. Press releases Research & Art Hehkuva neonpallo, geometrinen ydin ja valojuovat leijuvat tumman tabletin yläpuolella Prototyping and Validation Grant: Deployable /en/news/prototyping-and-validation-grant-deployable Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:13:09 +0000 Tai Tran 1379720 at /en Four Aalto master's students built a physical AI startup on a borrowed GPU, beat PhD teams at a hackathon, and received Aalto's prototyping and validation grant. Awards and Recognition Press releases University Four people celebrating a Deployable grant award, with large white text and Aalto Founder School logos. Applications open: Aalto Creatives pre-incubator autumn 2026 /en/news/applications-open-aalto-creatives-pre-incubator-autumn-2026 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:23:00 +0000 Heidi Rintala 1381146 at /en The next Aalto Creatives pre-incubator starts in September. Applications close on 7 September. Join the info event on 27 August to hear from alumni and meet the Aalto Creatives team. Campus Cooperation Press releases Colourful general image promoting Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme A Finnish working group’s artwork brings a cooling garden to Spain, which is sweltering in the heat /en/news/a-finnish-working-groups-artwork-brings-a-cooling-garden-to-spain-which-is-sweltering-in-the-heat Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:48:39 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1380931 at /en Through their garden art installation, a group of Finnish architects and artists proposes vegetation and a sense of community, among other things, as solutions to urban heat islands and the environmental crisis. Cooperation Press releases Research & Art Ulkoilmassa puiset leposohvat, joita ympäröivät harsot verhot ja korkeat kasvit rapistuvassa pihassa. RealYou AI will develop the next generation of personalized AI decision assistants /en/news/realyou-ai-will-develop-the-next-generation-of-personalized-ai-decision-assistants Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:23:25 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1380756 at /en Researchers to build cognitive machine learning that will improve decision-making with instantly personalized intelligent assistance. Press releases Research & Art Two children play with bright cartoon panels on a grey tiled wall, spinning sections to mix the figures. Researchers identify new superconductors, unlocking process that could yield thousands more /en/news/researchers-identify-new-superconductors-unlocking-process-that-could-yield-thousands-more Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:08:56 +0000 Ville Heirola 1379716 at /en Physicists have used machine-learning to discover two new superconductors––it represents a substantial step towards realising massive energy efficiency gains from superconductivity. Press releases Research & Art Pyöreä vaalea kennokuvioinen alusta ja punottuja koreja kirkkaansinisellä taustalla Responsible entrepreneurship in action: INNOVA Europe Summit brings 11 startup teams to 911±¬ÁĎÍř /en/news/responsible-entrepreneurship-in-action-innova-europe-summit-brings-11-startup-teams-to-aalto Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:02:09 +0000 Kristaps Kovalonoks 1379333 at /en The fourth annual Summit brought INNOVA Europe partner institutions, student startup teams and entrepreneurship ecosystem experts to 911±¬ÁĎÍř to advance responsible entrepreneurship across Europe. Press releases Audience in a modern lecture hall listens to a panel of speakers seated at the front near a large screen. Low-tech solution for a 6G problem: Metacrystal panels offer cheap way to guide wireless signals around corners /en/news/low-tech-solution-for-a-6g-problem-metacrystal-panels-offer-cheap-way-to-guide-wireless-signals Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:29:59 +0000 Anonymous 1375589 at /en Metacrystal panels are affordable 3D-printed devices that passively guide radio waves around physical barriers. Press releases Metakidepaneeli ohjaa langatonta verkkoa sisäkatossa olevasta reitittimestä kulman takana olevan käyttäjän tarpeeseen. St1 donates EUR 3 million to 911±¬ÁĎÍř to accelerate the sustainable energy transition /en/news/st1-donates-eur-3-million-to-aalto-university-to-accelerate-the-sustainable-energy-transition Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:52:23 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1376292 at /en Lahjoituksella tuetaan kahden uuden professuurin perustamista: uudet energiateknologiat ja -innovaatiot sekä energiastrategia. Press releases Ilmakuva modernista kampuksesta, punatiisiä rakennuksia, raitiovaunukiskoja ja taustalla järvi ja metsä Fortum donates EUR 1.5 million to 911±¬ÁĎÍř /en/news/fortum-donates-eur-15-million-to-aalto-university Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:56:29 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1376291 at /en The donation is directed towards a new professorship, which will be part of the House of Energy Transition competence centre. Press releases Lähikuva tuulivoimalasta metsän yllä, taustalla useita voimaloita ja auringonlaskun taivas ABB donates EUR 1.5 million to 911±¬ÁĎÍř to accelerate the energy transition /en/news/abb-donates-eur-15-million-to-aalto-university-to-accelerate-the-energy-transition Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:20:55 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1376290 at /en The donation will support the new competence centre, House of Energy Transition. Press releases Kuusi aikuista poseeraa siisteissä vaatteissa tiilirakennuksen ja kampusalueen ulkopuolella Can AI teach people empathy? Researchers are resolving workplace conflicts with a digital twin /en/news/can-ai-teach-people-empathy-researchers-are-resolving-workplace-conflicts-with-a-digital-twin Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:37:43 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1375641 at /en 911±¬ÁĎÍř Professor Niina Nurmi and Senior University Lecturer Ville Eloranta are developing an AI-based method aimed at resolving workplace conflicts – ideally before they happen. The TeamTwins software is already used by more than one thousand users in Finnish and multinational companies as well as public sector organizations. Press releases TeamTwins on eräänlainen digitaalinen peili tai kaksonen, joka auttaa reflektoimaan omia ominaisuuksia, asenteita ja toimintatapoja suhteessa tiimikavereihin ja yhteistyökumppaneihin. Kuva: Matti Ahlgren, Aalto-yliopisto. ARTS launches AI Playground pilot in Väre /en/news/arts-launches-ai-playground-pilot-in-vare Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:27:54 +0000 Tiago Martins Pinto 1375582 at /en A new pilot space in Väre gives ARTS staff access to shared AI-ready workstations, with student access planned for 2026–2027. Press releases Research & Art University AI playground Finland ranks among Europe’s top investing nations, study finds /en/news/finland-ranks-among-europes-top-investing-nations-study-finds Tue, 26 May 2026 02:30:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1374147 at /en Nearly half of Finnish households now invest in stocks or mutual funds, according to a new study from 911±¬ÁĎÍř. Press releases Research & Art Harmaa kivinen pörssirakennus, korkeat ikkunat ja sisäänkäynnillä liput, joissa lukee BĂ–RS ja PĂ–RSSI The potential of urban greenery as a climate solution is not being fully utilized – a new handbook offers means to address this /en/news/the-potential-of-urban-greenery-as-a-climate-solution-is-not-being-fully-utilized-a-new-handbook Tue, 19 May 2026 13:08:43 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1373122 at /en The Handbook for carbon-smart urban green provides concrete tools for leveraging urban green spaces more effectively in climate and nature conservation efforts. Cooperation Press releases Research & Art Pieni mutkitteleva puro, kiviä ja korkeaa ruohoa aurinkoisessa puistossa, taustalla puita ja nurmikkoa 911±¬ÁĎÍř establishes Centre for Radical Creativity – aiming to support societal and corporate transformation /en/news/aalto-university-establishes-centre-for-radical-creativity-aiming-to-support-societal-and-corporate Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:48 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1372886 at /en The centre responds to the interest and need for transformation among businesses and organizations and calls partners to join. Cooperation Press releases Research & Art University Angular teal building under grey sky with text: 911±¬ÁĎÍř Centre for radical creativity Growing pains: Structural strategies that neglect emotions block corporate innovation, says study /en/news/growing-pains-structural-strategies-that-neglect-emotions-block-corporate-innovation-says-study Mon, 18 May 2026 12:33:18 +0000 Sarah Hudson 1372897 at /en Emotional impulses can have broad-reaching consequences. Amid unpredictable global conditions, leaders who work to overcome emotional tensions will pave a clearer path to innovation and growth. Press releases Timo Vuori warns that new technology can be met with emotional reactions that block innovation. 1 in 4 mental health patients hurt by wording in electronic health records, finds study /en/news/1-in-4-mental-health-patients-hurt-by-wording-in-electronic-health-records-finds-study Mon, 11 May 2026 12:29:07 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1371856 at /en Errors, disrespectful language and information perceived as unnecessary in electronic health records can feel offensive to patients Press releases Research & Art Saija Simola The School of Business’s Ceremonial Conferment of degrees will bring festive atmosphere to the streets of Töölö in May /en/news/the-school-of-businesss-ceremonial-conferment-of-degrees-will-bring-festive-atmosphere-to-the Tue, 12 May 2026 11:45:44 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1372024 at /en A dignified celebration is held every five years. The public can watch the spectacular conferment procession in Töölö on the afternoon of Friday 22 May Press releases University Kauppakorkeakoulun promootiokulkue 2022 Researchers measure energy below a zeptojoule–enough for a red blood cell to move a nanometer /en/news/researchers-measure-energy-below-a-zeptojoule-enough-for-a-red-blood-cell-to-move-a-nanometer Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:59:00 +0000 Ville Heirola 1366857 at /en 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. Press releases Abstract blue device with glowing orange grid and beam connecting two rectangular structures