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In ten years, Aalto University has brought together science, art, technology and business and created a world-class centre of expertise.

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Press releases Published: 8.1.2020

In ten years, Aalto University has created a world-class centre of expertise

Aalto University has brought together science, art, technology and business at the Otaniemi campus and is now one of the world's leading universities in these key areas. Aalto celebrates its 10th anniversary on Wednesday 8 January 2020.

Ioncell-materiaalia sinisessä kudotunomaisessa materiaalissa tai kankaassa

University Published: 8.1.2020

Shaping a sustainable future – new strategy published

The new strategy was published at the university’s 10th anniversary celebration on 8 January.

Press releases Published: 13.1.2020

Low cost solar panel research receives funding boost

€600,000 funding awarded to Dr Ghufran Hashmi for the development of low cost long-lasting solar energy materials

Press releases Published: 9.1.2020

Borrow a researcher for an hour – top digital experts offer free Skype conversations and coaching 10-14 February

Are you interested in artificial intelligence, platforms, circular economy or digital ethics? During the Call a Researcher week on 10-14 February, anyone has the opportunity to chat with researchers. Book your time now!

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Press releases Published: 13.12.2019

Neural network for elderly care could save millions

A deep neural network model helps predict healthcare visits by elderly people, with the potential to save millions

A cartoon of a mouse seeing a light in a maze

Press releases Published: 20.12.2019

Finding your way in the dark depends on your internal clock

Surprising results show how circadian rhythm changes the way mammals can see

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Research & Art Published: 13.1.2020

Aalto researchers’ bold initiatives receive more than €2 million in funding

The areas covered by the four research projects include the development of thermal energy storage and mobile magnetic resonance imaging technology.

Press releases Published: 13.1.2020

Low cost solar panel research receives funding boost

€600,000 funding awarded to Dr Ghufran Hashmi for the development of low cost long-lasting solar energy materials

Studies Published: 15.11.2019

“It’s up to our generation to end climate crisis” – millennials

Survey finds more than half are confident that humanity can find a solution

Piirroskuvassa esitetään arkipäivän tavallisia esineitä, kuten kahvinkeitin, jääkaappi, suihku, sekä liikennevälineitä, kuten auto ja polkupyörä, sekä rakennuksia. Kuvittaja: Jolanda Jokinen.

Aalto Magazine, Research & Art Published: 25.10.2019

Farewell, oil!

It’s time to turn our backs on an old friend that has now hatched into an enemy.

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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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Exhibitions and fairs 13.1.–24.1.2020

WAVES RISING | Exhibition

Materialising projections of rising sea levels

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Photography workshop for scientists_ photo Glen Forde

Exhibitions and fairs 14.1.–23.1.2020

Photography meets materials vol.2

Materials Platform organizes 'Photography meets materials' exhibition in Väre on 14-24 of January 2020. This exhibition is the result of the 'Photography workshop series' organized in collaboration with professional photography teacher Tiina Puputti in Fall 2019. The exhibition opens up the fascinating scientific perspectives on researched materials through the lens of photography.

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Exhibitions and fairs 16.1.–22.3.2020

UNFOLD at the Finnish Museum of Photography

The Unfold exhibition introduces a group of photographic artists from the master's degree program in photography at Aalto University.

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20.1.2020 12:00 – 16:30

Aalto Scientific Computing - Triton kickstart

Do you want to learn how to use Triton, the high performance computing cluster at Aalto?

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An illustration showing a nano-strip of copper being bombarded by photons, with a thermometer measuring its heat

Press releases Published: 17.1.2020

How sensitive can your quantum detector be?

A new device measures the tiniest energies in superconducting circuits, an essential step for quantum technology

Aerial picture of Otaniemi during the summer

University Published: 16.1.2020

School of Science Diversity and Equality Plan for 2020 published

Equality plan available on our governance page follow-on from discussions from the end of last year

Research & Art Published: 16.1.2020

Three fascinating facts about space – which mystery would space researcher Joni Tammi like to understand?

When Joni Tammi was on the first grade, he gave his first school presentation about stars. It started a journey that led to a career in space research. But what was the brainwave he got during his studies on a course taught by astronomer Esko Valtaoja?

Appointments Published: 16.1.2020

New appointments at the School of Chemical Engineering

New appointments have been made at the School of Chemical Engineering.

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Aalto University's main campus in Otaniemi is a renewable and living environment for research, art, learning, entrepreneurship and housing. The campus area inspires to collaborate, try out new ideas and innovate together.

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