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Our research contributes to counteracting the coronavirus pandemic in various ways. Help battle the pandemic.

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Super hydrophobic surfaces by Juha Juvonen

Press releases Published: 3.6.2020

Major breakthrough in extremely water-repellent materials makes them durable enough for the real world

A new armour-plated superhydrophobic material has been developed for potential uses in medical equipment, solar panels and more

Designs for a Cooler Planet 2020: Race for the Future

Campus, Research & Art Published: 2.6.2020

This is what a more sustainable world looks like: Wood-based glitter, electric-powered boats and printed solar cells

The Aalto University Designs for a Cooler Planet event will showcase inspiring future scenarios during this coming September. The exhibition aims to show that collaboration between designers, researchers and stakeholders will lead to better solutions for people and the environment.

Press releases Published: 27.5.2020

Modelling confirms: Isolating the ill and prioritising remote work are key strategies in combating the coronavirus

Researchers emphasise that longer indoor exposure times and closer proximity to others bring greater risk of infection. Avoiding overlapping shifts and a good ventilation can improve workplace safety.

Campus, University Published: 1.6.2020

Campus art competition open to the whole Aalto community seeks works for outdoor areas

The main themes are sustainability, radical creativity and entrepreneurship.

MRI Scanning photo Adolfo Vera Aalto University

Press releases, Research & Art Published: 29.5.2020

Researchers are developing a mobile MRI that could fit in a van instead of a lorry

The new technology will be a great boost for healthcare, especially in in hard to access emergency areas. There is also a lot of potential for use in the the wellness sector.

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Exhibitions and fairs 8.10.2020 11:00 – 17:00

Aalto Talent Expo 2020

The recruitment and contact fair Aalto Talent Expo will be organised in Otahalli on 8 October 2020.

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Aalto helps

Our society faces a huge challenge caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. As Aalto community, we will do our utmost to help in the midst of the crisis. On this page, we are gathering information about initiatives and projects related to the coronavirus pandemic that are currently underway at Aalto University.

Information on coronavirus

Information on the effects of coronavirus on activities at Aalto University.

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Aalto's experts in questions related to coronavirus

Aalto University provides expert and research knowledge about the corona virus pandemic. Please note the coronavirus situation is monitored and assessed by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, THL.

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Support the battle against the coronavirus

Our society faces a huge challenge caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. As the Aalto community, we will do our utmost to help in the midst of the crisis. You can donate to support the battle against the corona pandemic.

Aalto University, Health Tech 3D Print, photo Mikko Raskinen

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The photo shows the School of Business main staircase. The photo was taken by Unto Rautio.

Research & Art Published: 4.6.2020

Academy of Finland corona-related funding to Assistant Professor Ewald Kibler’s research group

The group will study the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on entrepreneurs who are over 50 years old and for whom the crisis thus poses several risks.

Economicum-rakennus vaahterapuun katveessa

Cooperation, Research & Art Published: 3.6.2020

Seventh report of the Helsinki GSE situation room: Largest drop in salary amount in April in Kouvola, Vaasa and Helsinki

The report is presented at an open access webinar in Zoom on Thursday, 4 June at 8 am.

Henkilön käsi asettelemassa laboratoriovälinettä.

Research & Art Published: 29.5.2020

Four corona-related projects received special funding from the Academy of Finland

The projects study the coronavirus, the pandemic and its effects on society. The total amount granted to the four Aalto projects is 730 000 euros.

Research & Art, Studies Published: 27.5.2020

What prevents us from making the most of the IoT? Aalto researchers developed ways to make IoT truly ubiquitous

For his doctoral dissertation, Óscar Novo Díaz researched the technical challenges that prevent us from using the full potential of the Internet of Things

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Schools, departments and units

Scientific research and artistic activities are carried out at six schools and their departments and units.

School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Department of Film, Television and Scenography Department of Media Department of Design Department of Art Department of Architecture

School of Business

Department of Management Studies Department of Accounting Department of Marketing Department of Finance Department of Economics Department of Information and Service Management Center for Markets in Transition CEMAT Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research CKIR

School of Chemical Engineering

Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Department of Chemistry and Materials Science

School of Electrical Engineering

Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics Department of Communications and Networking Micronova Aalto Nanofab Metsähovi Radio Observatory

School of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Civil Engineering Department of Built Environment

School of Science

Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering Department of Applied Physics Department of Computer Science Department of Industrial Engineering and Management

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At Aalto University, we create conditions for innovations, sustainable economic growth, employment and wellbeing. Our unique combinations of fields enables us to solve grand societal problems.

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Research & Art, Studies Published: 4.6.2020

Near futures online exhibition provides a view into future solutions

The socially impactful projects of the master's students who graduated in the academic year 2019–2020 are now on display in an online exhibition.