Wood Wonders exhibition showcases climate-friendly building concepts

Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality and reduces the need for heating – and provides pleasure.

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Halldorophone-soittimessa on puupintaa ja pyöreitä muotoja kuten sellossa, mutta siinä on myös paljon elektroniikkaa.
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This strange instrument from Joker soundtrack was invented in Finland

There are only five of them in the world. And one of them can be heard throughout the movie that just won the Oscar for Original score. This rare device is the electro-acoustic halldorophone, and its story can be traced back to Finland and to the workshops of the University of Art and Design Helsinki.
Wood Wonders: Kokoon house scale model. Photo: Anne Kinnunen
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Building with wood is a climate-friendly option – the Wood Wonders exhibition provides five interesting viewpoints on construction

Forest wood used in buildings can bind carbon for centuries. Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality, reduces the need for heating and air conditioning – and provides pleasure.
Testing guitar signals at the Aalto Acoustics Lab
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Deep learning can fool listeners by imitating any guitar amplifier

A study from the Aalto Acoustics Lab demonstrates that digital simulations of guitar amplifiers can sound just like the real thing. The implications are that as the software models continue to improve, they can replace traditional analogue guitar amplifiers, which are bulky, fragile and expensive.
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Five new members to join the Aalto University alumni network board

On 7 February 2020, Tuula Antola, Isabella Haas, Mikko J. Salminen, Kaisa Vikkula and Antti Ylimutka joined the Aalto University alumni network board. Kaj Hagros (chair) and Ilkka Hiirsalmi continue on the board. This year, the goal is to launch interdisciplinary alumni activities and involve more international alumni.
Photo: Koite Health.
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New high-tech mouthwash uses light to kill harmful bacteria on teeth

The new method developed by Finnish researchers is based on dual-light photodynamic therapy. The method doesn’t interfere with friendly bacteria in the mouth, or cause bacterial resistance
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AllWell? - We care!

Annual study well-being questionnaire is open 5.-19.2.2020.
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Kauppakorkeakoulun portaikko pohjakerroksesta ensimmäiseen kerrokseen. Kuva: Unto Rautio / Aalto-yliopisto

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A joint laboratory of circular economy was opened in Otaniemi

The Geological Survey of Finland, VTT and Aalto University work together with industry to develop solutions for the needs of a carbon-neutral and resource-efficient society.
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Rauma Marine Constructions to partner with Aalto University looking to cut emissions and increase safety in seafaring

Experts of the future are crucial to the maritime sector
Ravunkuorista ja merilevästä tehtyä lankaa
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Crab-shell and seaweed compounds spin into yarns for sustainable and functional materials

Biobased fibres are made from two renewable marine resources and with promise in advanced applications, in wovens and medical materials, among others. The threads draw strength from the crab chitin component and flexibility from seaweed alginate.
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Feeding the world without wrecking the planet is possible

Almost half of current food production is harmful to our planet – causing biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation and water stress. But as world population continues to grow, can that last?
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Drop-in help desk by Materials Platform

The Materials Platform drop-in help desk offers free advice for Aalto University students, faculty, and staff who want to improve their presentation, publication, or other aspects of their work related to research dissemination and popularization. We can give you advice on the layout, visual hierarchy, help to adopt Aalto University's visual guidelines, and answer questions related to other Materials Platform activities. Come to talk to us!
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Department of Computer Science: MSc Thesis Presentations

Alex Kourijoki, Anders Nylund and Aleksi Mustonen will present their MSc theses on Tuesday 18 February at 14:00-15:30, room A106, CS Building.
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Aalto University Junior workshops in Oodi

We organise multidisciplinary workshops for all ages on 19.-21.2. No prior knowledge or skills required, welcome all!
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Teaching Hub: Welcome to ask about MyCourses and other digital teaching tools on Wednesdays at 12-15!

Hey teacher! Welcome to Teaching Hub to ask about Aalto digital tools for teaching! Our experts present are ready to help you with technical or pedagogical issues related to MyCourses and other digital tools from basics to the most advanced. Drop in during call time for advice or help; no need to register! We also give short demonstrations.
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#timetolevelup creates a community to support your work and studies

Take your work and studies at Aalto to the next level and you can start by putting Microsoft Teams to full use.
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Juha Siivola encourages researchers to innovate and think of ways to commercialise their work

'In addition to having a long-term academic goal, it would be good to think about possible short-term results,' says Siivola, who works as an innovation advisor.
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Program Director and Associate Program Directors appointed for The School of Business Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

Professor Juuso Liesiö acts as the Program Director from 1 March 2020 until 28 February 2023.
kuva Aalto Alumni Board 2020
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Five new members to join the Aalto University alumni network board

On 7 February 2020, Tuula Antola, Isabella Haas, Mikko J. Salminen, Kaisa Vikkula and Antti Ylimutka joined the Aalto University alumni network board. Kaj Hagros (chair) and Ilkka Hiirsalmi continue on the board. This year, the goal is to launch interdisciplinary alumni activities and involve more international alumni.
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