A microscopic journey to the heart of electronics
Subject: Microelectronics
Embark on a discovery expedition into the microscopic world and see what real devices and components look like on the inside!
Workshops
Workshops 2026
See all the workshops on all campuses below!
When registering for the event, participants choose one or two workshops depending on the campus where they will attend.
Using the menu, you can read the descriptions of either all the workshops or the ones organized at a specific university.
Automating processes with zero code – n8n!
Topic: Automation, AI
In this workshop you will get an introduction to the no-code automation platform n8n.
Brain and mind
Topic: Neuroscience and medical technology
In our workshop, you can get to know Aalto University's brain research laboratories, and also measure yourself the function of the brain, nervous system and heart.
Build your own electronics
Topic: electrical engineering
In the workshop, participants will build a device from electronic components on a prototype board, measure its performance, and observe it.
By-products from Green Steel Making
Subject: Knowledge of material structure
On metallurgical research knowledge of structure is essential. In this workshop you can familiarize yourself with preparation of microscope samples and use of optical microscope.
Clean water through photocatalysis
Subject: A brief overview of good water quality and photocatalysis
In this workshop, you will learn about water quality, pollution, and treatment methods.
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Subject: AI
In this workshop, you will dive into the world of data analytics and artificial intelligence, where vast amounts of data are transformed into useful information and intelligent services.
Drawing robot: program and control movements
Subject: Smart machines and systems
In this workshop, you will get a glimpse of how to use a KUKA robot arm and try programming the robot's trajectory so that it will draw something on paper.
Electric person
Topic: Electrical engineering and automation
In the workshop, we will familiarize ourselves through practical demonstrations with the measurement of electrical signals generated by the heart and muscle activity, sensations produced with electrical currents, and how these phenomena can be modeled using computer simulations.
Electron microscope as an extension of the eyes - How does the world on a nanoscale look like?
Topic: electron microscopy
The workshop includes demonstrations of electron microscope techniques and equipment as well as research examples.
Everything on sound and acoustics
Topic: Acoustics and Audio Technology
In the acoustics workshop, you will get to familiar with Aalto's acoustics laboratory and its research.
FabLab
Topic: making, makerspace
An introduction to digital manufacturing techniques and a workshop where you can create, for example, laser-cut plywood jewelry and reflectors.
From Dream to App - AI-assisted software prototyping
Topic: AI-assisted software prototyping and web application development
In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and prototype their dream web application using AI as a software development assistant.
Future energy solutions: batteries
Topic: future energy systems
In this workshop you will get to know lithium-ion battery technology, the battery materials research at Aalto, and you will assemble a lithium-ion battery.
Future energy solutions: hydrogen
Topic: future energy systems
In this workshop you get to know importance of hydrogen economy for the future energy systems and prepare some of your own hydrogen.
Human body twin laboratory and Health Kiosk: self-measurement point
Subject: Medicine
In this workshop presenting multidisciplinary research, students will have the opportunity to explore realistic human models we have developed in the laboratory. Participants will learn how the models can be used in research on current and future health monitoring and diagnostic devices.
Hydrogels and crosslinking methods
Topic: biomedical engineering, biomaterials
The workshop offers the possibility to familiarize yourself with hydrogels and their crosslinking methods from both theoretical and experimental perspectives.
Indoor climate change?
Subject: Learn about indoor climate measurements and their importance for good indoor air quality.
Come to the workshop to try out a surface moisture meter, thermometer, room VOC concentration and air humidity meter, and thermal camera. Find cold bridges in structures and examine the surface cleanliness of your own phone.
Learn about business through gaming!
Topic: Business decision-making, Production economics
Come and play a business game and compete for the position of market leader among device manufacturers! In the workshop, you will learn about the business environment and make concrete decisions regarding procurement, production, and sales.
Learn about cybersecurity testing
Subject: cybersecurity
The workshop goes through the basics of cybersecurity testing on the Hack the Box platform.
LEGO-car: program and solve the route to the finish line
Subject: Smart machines and systems
In this workshop, you will program a LEGO car to move on its own by following different instructions.
Light up your life with touch
Topic: Basic coding for Arduino
Attendees will work in small groups to learn the basics of how to code for Arduino to control touch-responsive lights.
Low-carbon cement
Subject: Fibre and particle technology
Come and learn how circular economy and industrial by-products can offer concrete solutions to combat climate change in cement production.
Magnets and Microorganisms
Topic: Active Matter Physic
Find out how combining biology and physics can lead to exciting discoveries.
Make an energy harvesting piezoelectric keychain
Topic: e-textiles and energy harvesting
In this session we will go through the very basics of an ambient energy harvesting circuit and construct our own simple toy keychain that lights up with piezoelectricity.
Marvelous Cube – Build and Program Your Own!
Subject: LED / Light Art, programming, building
Marvelous Materials
Topic: Renewable materials
Participants will have the chance to experiment with creating bio-based materials and designing products from them.
Offshore wind on cold seas
Topic: Arctic technology and ice mechanics
In this workshop you will perform material testing on ice to understand it breaks against various structure types and get to see how different offshore wind turbine structure types break the ice around them in model scale tests.
Photonics – lasers, measurements, and communication with light
Topic: Photonics
In the workshop, participants will explore photonics, the science of light.
Polymer manufacturing
Subject: Polymer chemistry
In this workshop, you will get to explore polymer chemistry and make your own polymer.
Social robots are already here!
Topic: social robots, human-technology interaction
The workshop offers a hands-on introduction to Robostudio's social robots, such as Spot, Furhat, Paro, and Moflin.
Solar energy from berries!
Topic: solar energy, chemistry
Join our workshop and build your own dye-sensitized solar cell – powered by berries!
Unleash Your Creativity: Dive into the World of AI Image Generation!
Topic: Computer science, AI
Join our captivating workshop to explore the mesmerizing realm of generative AI image models!
Virtual Reality On Your Own Phone (with VR Cardboards)
Subject: virtual reality, games
The workshops at Aalto University are filled up in order of registration.
Each participant chooses a workshop and in addition attends the demo session according to the following schedule:
- At 12:55-14:25: workshop and at 14:50-16:20 demo session OR
- At 12:55-14:25: demo session and at 14:50-16:20: workshop
→ What's the difference between the demo session and the workshops?
During the workshops you will get the chance to attend a university-like lecture, or a laboratory class related to the different degree programmes available at the hosting campuses; the workshops all last 90 minutes and you can choose only one of them.
At the demo session you choose the time you want to dedicate to each stand. You can visit all the stands or only the ones that interest you the most. At almost each stand, you will get to try doing something yourself.
While the workshop you choose gives you a perspective about only one field of study, the demo session offers you the opportunity to get to know several research groups of the hosting university, in addition to some of our sponsoring companies.
Brain and mind
Topic: Neuroscience and medical technology
In our workshop, you can get to know Aalto University's brain research laboratories, and also measure yourself the function of the brain, nervous system and heart.
Electric person
Topic: Electrical engineering and automation
In the workshop, we will familiarize ourselves through practical demonstrations with the measurement of electrical signals generated by the heart and muscle activity, sensations produced with electrical currents, and how these phenomena can be modeled using computer simulations.
Everything on sound and acoustics
Topic: Acoustics and Audio Technology
In the acoustics workshop, you will get to familiar with Aalto's acoustics laboratory and its research.
Future energy solutions: batteries
Topic: future energy systems
In this workshop you will get to know lithium-ion battery technology, the battery materials research at Aalto, and you will assemble a lithium-ion battery.
Future energy solutions: hydrogen
Topic: future energy systems
In this workshop you get to know importance of hydrogen economy for the future energy systems and prepare some of your own hydrogen.
Light up your life with touch
Topic: Basic coding for Arduino
Attendees will work in small groups to learn the basics of how to code for Arduino to control touch-responsive lights.
Magnets and Microorganisms
Topic: Active Matter Physic
Find out how combining biology and physics can lead to exciting discoveries.
Make an energy harvesting piezoelectric keychain
Topic: e-textiles and energy harvesting
In this session we will go through the very basics of an ambient energy harvesting circuit and construct our own simple toy keychain that lights up with piezoelectricity.
Marvelous Materials
Topic: Renewable materials
Participants will have the chance to experiment with creating bio-based materials and designing products from them.
Offshore wind on cold seas
Topic: Arctic technology and ice mechanics
In this workshop you will perform material testing on ice to understand it breaks against various structure types and get to see how different offshore wind turbine structure types break the ice around them in model scale tests.
Unleash Your Creativity: Dive into the World of AI Image Generation!
Topic: Computer science, AI
Join our captivating workshop to explore the mesmerizing realm of generative AI image models!
Workshops will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each participant chooses 2 workshops:
- 12:30–14:00: 1st workshop
- 14:15–15:45: 2nd workshop
Automating processes with zero code – n8n!
Topic: Automation, AI
In this workshop you will get an introduction to the no-code automation platform n8n.
Build your own electronics
Topic: electrical engineering
In the workshop, participants will build a device from electronic components on a prototype board, measure its performance, and observe it.
Electron microscope as an extension of the eyes - How does the world on a nanoscale look like?
Topic: electron microscopy
The workshop includes demonstrations of electron microscope techniques and equipment as well as research examples.
FabLab
Topic: making, makerspace
An introduction to digital manufacturing techniques and a workshop where you can create, for example, laser-cut plywood jewelry and reflectors.
From Dream to App - AI-assisted software prototyping
Topic: AI-assisted software prototyping and web application development
In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and prototype their dream web application using AI as a software development assistant.
Hydrogels and crosslinking methods
Topic: biomedical engineering, biomaterials
The workshop offers the possibility to familiarize yourself with hydrogels and their crosslinking methods from both theoretical and experimental perspectives.
Learn about business through gaming!
Topic: Business decision-making, Production economics
Come and play a business game and compete for the position of market leader among device manufacturers! In the workshop, you will learn about the business environment and make concrete decisions regarding procurement, production, and sales.
Photonics – lasers, measurements, and communication with light
Topic: Photonics
In the workshop, participants will explore photonics, the science of light.
Social robots are already here!
Topic: social robots, human-technology interaction
The workshop offers a hands-on introduction to Robostudio's social robots, such as Spot, Furhat, Paro, and Moflin.
Solar energy from berries!
Topic: solar energy, chemistry
Join our workshop and build your own dye-sensitized solar cell – powered by berries!
A microscopic journey to the heart of electronics
Subject: Microelectronics
Embark on a discovery expedition into the microscopic world and see what real devices and components look like on the inside!
By-products from Green Steel Making
Subject: Knowledge of material structure
On metallurgical research knowledge of structure is essential. In this workshop you can familiarize yourself with preparation of microscope samples and use of optical microscope.
Clean water through photocatalysis
Subject: A brief overview of good water quality and photocatalysis
In this workshop, you will learn about water quality, pollution, and treatment methods.
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Subject: AI
In this workshop, you will dive into the world of data analytics and artificial intelligence, where vast amounts of data are transformed into useful information and intelligent services.
Drawing robot: program and control movements
Subject: Smart machines and systems
In this workshop, you will get a glimpse of how to use a KUKA robot arm and try programming the robot's trajectory so that it will draw something on paper.
Human body twin laboratory and Health Kiosk: self-measurement point
Subject: Medicine
In this workshop presenting multidisciplinary research, students will have the opportunity to explore realistic human models we have developed in the laboratory. Participants will learn how the models can be used in research on current and future health monitoring and diagnostic devices.
Indoor climate change?
Subject: Learn about indoor climate measurements and their importance for good indoor air quality.
Come to the workshop to try out a surface moisture meter, thermometer, room VOC concentration and air humidity meter, and thermal camera. Find cold bridges in structures and examine the surface cleanliness of your own phone.
Learn about cybersecurity testing
Subject: cybersecurity
The workshop goes through the basics of cybersecurity testing on the Hack the Box platform.
LEGO-car: program and solve the route to the finish line
Subject: Smart machines and systems
In this workshop, you will program a LEGO car to move on its own by following different instructions.
Low-carbon cement
Subject: Fibre and particle technology
Come and learn how circular economy and industrial by-products can offer concrete solutions to combat climate change in cement production.
Marvelous Cube – Build and Program Your Own!
Subject: LED / Light Art, programming, building
Polymer manufacturing
Subject: Polymer chemistry
In this workshop, you will get to explore polymer chemistry and make your own polymer.
Virtual Reality On Your Own Phone (with VR Cardboards)
Subject: virtual reality, games