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Press releases, Research & Art Published: 18.11.2021

Towards more sustainable space research – The Foresail-1 satellite will be launched in spring 2022

Foresail-1 is the first satellite from the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Research of Sustainable Space. The Centre of Excellence is studying space conditions with the aim of developing more sustainable small satellites that do not turn into space debris.

An artistic rendition of quantum entanglement. Image: Heikka Valja

Press releases Published: 24.11.2021

A new artificial material mimics quantum entangled rare earth compounds

By combining two-dimensional materials, researchers create a macroscopic quantum entangled state emulating rare earth compounds

Campus Published: 24.11.2021

Aalto neighbourhood home to waterbird oasis and forest habitat for flying squirrels

The Otaniemi campus is right next to a nature conservation area. We accompanied an expert on an outing to learn what makes it unique – and what can be done about biodiversity loss.

Kasvokuva Sini Merikalliosta, hänellä on yllään tumma villapaita, jossa on raitoja. Kuva: Aleksi Poutanen.

Aalto Magazine Published: 29.10.2021

Alumna Sini Merikallio and the makings of an astronaut

Veterinarian and former space researcher turns her gaze back to the stars.

Photo from Aalto Glass Challenge 2018, Henna Nuutinen

Press releases, Research & Art Published: 8.11.2021

Does environmental stress drive migration?

New comprehensive analysis ranks environmental and social factors for explaining migration globally as well as in each country—and it’s more complicated than previous understanding suggests

Yksityiskohta kryostaatista. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen.

Research & Art Published: 17.11.2021

Physicists find a new powerful method to explore phase transitions in strongly correlated quantum systems

Far-from-equilibrium dynamics of quantum many-body systems is one of the most active research areas in physics, with important connections to emerging quantum computers.

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Campus 22.–28.11.2021

A Bloc Black Week

A Bloc goes Black 22-28 November 2021.

Campus 26.–28.11.2021

TOKYO’s Christmas Sales

Three days and tens and tens tables full of fantastic art & design from the students and alumni of Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture!

27.11.

Exhibitions and fairs 27.11.2021 17:00 – 19:30

Book launch: Ground Truth by Sheung Yiu

Ground Truth observes the evolution of visual technology in conversation with our perception and surroundings.

Unite! organises the 4th Dialogue in Barcelona hosted by the UPC.

Online event 29.11.–1.12.2021

4th Unite! Dialogue event

Every six months staff and students from the seven Unite! universities meet for a dialogue and cooperate around the various themes and activities of Unite!.

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infinite Materials virtual exhibition. Photo: Eeva Suorlahti

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Loving Environments virtual exhibition. Design: Heljä Nieminen

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Aalto_University_Quantum_Exhibition_Dipoli_16-10-2019 — Building Finland's first quantum computer. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen.

Campus urban gardening plots — Creative sustainability - The Test Site. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen.

Väre-buildings hall with impressive wooden staircase — Architectural gems of Otaniemi. Photo: Aalto University / Tuomas Uusheimo.

Students hiking at nature trail at Otaniemi birdwatching bay — Trail to the Laajalahti Nature Reserve and one of South Finland's best birdwatching bay. Photo: Aalto University.

Speeding metro at Aalto University metro station — Developing a connected campus. Photo: Aalto University / Jaakko Kahilaniemi.

Aalto University’s Art & Design ranked 6th in the world. QS – Art & Design 2021.

Diverse students from different backgrounds learning together — One of the most international universities in Europe. Photo: Aalto Design Factory / Bijan Mokhtari.

Aalto Vision Forum keynote speaker giving inspiring talk — Educating future thought-leaders. Photo: Aalto Vision Forum / Lasse Lecklin.

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