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Application for our Master's Programmes is 2 Dec 2019-3 Jan 2020. Find out more about study options and admissions and apply now!

Kuvassa on kaksi ihmistä ja taustalla toistuvaa tekstiä "Change the Game".

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Press releases, Studies, University Published: 21.11.2019

Aalto University launches free-for-all online entrepreneurship course 'to make sure no great idea goes unpursued'

Starting Up is co-created by students and the European startup community and is a new contribution to open education by the country that brought Elements of AI to the world

Polymer film that bends when light is shone on it

Research & Art Published: 4.12.2019

Liquid crystal polymer learns to move and grab objects

Researchers trained material the same way as Pavlov trained dogs.

aalto university comet interceptor image: George Brydon, MSSL/UCL

Press releases, Research & Art Published: 3.12.2019

The ESA Comet Interceptor enters mission analysis phase with significant Finnish contributions

A new Comet Interceptor mission was selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the early mission analysis phase. Comet Interceptor, planned to be launched in 2028, will study an entirely new comet which is flying through our Solar System for the first time.

Honoured Published: 5.12.2019

Decorations for Aalto personnel on the Independence Day 2019

Kristiina Mäkelä, Ingmar Björkman and Martti Mäkelä receive the decoration of Commander of the Order of Lion.

Suomessa kehitettiin tekoäly, joka ymmärtää paremmin ihmisen tavoitteita

Research & Art Published: 5.12.2019

Designing AI that understands humans’ goals better

To make a better smart assistant, we need an AI that understands its user and does not constantly need detailed instructions

Aalto Talent Expo 2019. Kuva: Rasmus Karppinen

Cooperation Published: 27.11.2019

Aalto Talent Expo Fair was a success

‘Now I have to say well done Aalto! The best fair for a long time, amazing students!’

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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

Taloustieteilijät ehdottavat: Näin Suomi puolittaa tieliikenteen päästöt vuoteen 2030 mennessä

Press releases Published: 22.10.2019

Economists suggest: This is how Finland will halve its road transport emissions by 2030

The most efficient way to reach emissions targets is to introduce a permit system for fuel sales that will set quotas for fuel carbon contents

Research & Art Published: 20.10.2019

Mika Järvinen turns slag and carbon dioxide into profitable business

Professor of Energy Technology believes that science should come up with solutions to major environmental problems

Research & Art Published: 24.9.2019

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The solution is to bring people together on the same path so we can make the decisions that are best for us all.

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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

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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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Conferences and workshops 9.12.–12.12.2019

Aalto University Entrepreneurial Education Summit

You are invited to envision the future of entrepreneurial education.
Learn Aalto’s way of teaching entrepreneurship and make your own courses stand out!

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Outside picture of the School of Business building in Otaniemi. Three Aalto Flags swinging in front of the building.

Lectures and seminars 9.12.2019 11:00 – 12:00

David Bedford (UTS Sydney)

Topic to be announced later

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Lectures and seminars 10.12.2019 13:15 – 16:00

Lecture: Practical tips on PhD supervision for thesis advisors

Lecture by Dr. Pekka Belt

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Other 10.12.2019 18:00 – 20:30

Aalto University meet-and-greet in Brussels

Aalto University meet-and-greet is organized in Brussels on 10 December 2019