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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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Aalto University logo on black background

Helmi Donner's The Lightning Rod to premiere in Cannes

The Lightning Rod (orig. Matalapaine), written and directed by Helmi Donner, has been selected to La Cinef, the official section of the Cannes Film Festival for short films made in film schools.
Awards and Recognition
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Two girls dance energetically indoors; one wears a pink jumper, the other a red top.

Teacher, share your insights on assessment practices

Unite! Educator Questionnaire aims at understanding and improving assessment strategies in higher education.
University
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Four individuals working together around a table inside an office with a large plant in the background.

‘The students’ work will have a concrete impact on the development of Porvoo Art Factory's operations’

A multidisciplinary Aalto student team developed future scenarios for the Art Factory
Studies
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Räätälöity opiskelijaprojekti Porvoon Taidetehtaalle

More than 70 undergraduate students received a scholarship

Ilkka Kontula Foundation personal scholarships are worth 1 000 euros
Awards and Recognition
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Flowers, photo: Ira Matilainen / Aalto University

Alum Sari Ovaska: 'It was clear to me that I wanted to help create better workplaces for others'

Our alum Sari Ovaska broadened her expertise during her study leave, and transitioned from an auditor position to a new career in HR.
Cooperation
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Alum Sari Ovaska

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.

Summer School Teacher Interview: Visual communication design has the power to influence perceptions, opinions, and decisions

Cvijeta Miljak teaches Visual Narratives and AR, a new course offered by Aalto University Summer School. The course allows students to explore the multimodal aspects of media and develop their creative confidence in visual communication design and storytelling.
Studies
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An artist's workspace with pens, an eraser, and artwork, including digital art displayed on a smartphone.

Changes in Maarintie 8 parking spaces

The temporary parking spaces behind Maarintie 8 will be removed during autumn 2025.
Campus
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Pysäköintipaikka Maarintie 8 takana

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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A row of doctoral hats, mostly blue with one black hat, arranged on a white table.

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 Aalto University.
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.

Cinema Sheryl opens its doors – New student-oriented cinema aiming at young people and film culture

The cinema brings a completely new, student-driven perspective to the movie experience – designed for and by young people.
Campus, Cooperation
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Collage of a bald man in a pink shirt with mixed rectangular segments showing his hand gestures.

Pekka Peljo appointed as Associate Professor (tenured) at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science

D.Sc. (Tech.) Pekka Peljo has been appointed as Associate Professor (tenured) position at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science as of 1 April 2025. The field of the professorship is Electrolytic Processes for Green Energy Transition.
Appointments
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Pekka Peljo

Aalto computer scientists in ICLR 2025

International Conference on Learning Representations
Research & Art
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Aalto University logo on black background

Specialisation programme in film and television dramaturgy met a need in the field

The School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University organised a specialization programme in film and television dramaturgy, offering screenwriting professionals the opportunity to deepen their expertise in expert roles related to audiovisual storytelling.
Studies, University
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Group of ten people standing in front of a staircase indoors.

A digital twin in the mining industry gets a machine learning boost

Optimizing and visualizing the mining process requires combining physics and data-driven approaches.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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3D graph showing time-lag prediction performance with peaks rising from blue to red, representing error rates.

‘Sport is the most important useless thing in the world’

Tero Tiitu, three-time world floorball champion, shared his experiences of combining studies, competitive sport and working life
Studies
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Alumni, salibandyn kolminkertainen maailmanmestari Tero Tiitu. Kuva: Krister Andersson / Bildbyrån STR

Low-emission local energy enhances campus energy self-sufficient

The solution relies on combining local production and the district heating system, as well as low-temperature and cooling networks.
Campus
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Ilmakuva kampuksesta

Keys to growth: How a student satellite became Finland’s new success story

In this article series, we highlight Aalto University’s work as a builder of a better society.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Havainnekuva Aalto-1:sta avaruudessa.