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Hertta Vuorenmaa. Kuva: Roope Kiviranta
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Future of Work open online course launches

Aalto University launches new open online course on the changing landscape of work.
Yrittäjyyden apulaisprofessori Ewald Kibler
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Ewald Kibler: Starting a business at a mature age can make individuals better off

Late-career transitions to entrepreneurship can improve ‘older’ people’s quality of life, measured as the extent to which an individual’s needs for autonomy, control, self-realization and pleasure are met.

One euro for every student—how should Aalto University spend it? Submit your ideas by 30.5.2021

This year, Aalto University is trying something new: Inviting students to decide how to use 12 000 euros of the university budget.
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Students with bikes on Aalto University campus

Nominate your choice for the Award for Quality Teaching 2020-2021

Nominate your choice for the Award for Quality Teaching at the School of Electrical Engineering.
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Let ceramics challenge you at the EMMA Museum

The newly opened exhibition reflects on our relationship to ceramics, clay and the environment.
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AI learns to type on a phone like humans

Computational model precisely replicates eye and finger movements of touchscreen users -- could lead to better auto-correct and keyboard usability for unique needs
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Vertailu ihmisen ja tekoälymallin näppäilystä

Emil Aaltonen Foundation Grant Awarded to CEST researcher Jari Järvi

Jari Järvi receives PhD fellowship from the Emil Aaltonen Foundation
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Ilkka Kontula Foundation scholarships awarded

Personal scholarships are worth 1 000 euros.
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Katri Seitsonen starts as Information Specialist in Research Services

Katri Seitsonen works in Open Science and ACRIS team.
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More certainty for deep learning

With the support of Saab, doctoral student Lassi Meronen is developing models for deep learning that can be used, for example, in radars and medical diagnosis.
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Koneoppiminen on vienyt eteenpäin muun muassa konenäön, datatieteen, robotiikan ja ihmisen ja koneen vuorovaikutuksen aloja. Kuva: Aki-Pekka Sinikoski

Aalto University emphasises sustainable development and publishes appointments

Jussi Impiö appointed to lead sustainable development activities as Head of Sustainable Solutions and Katja Rönkkö appointed as Senior Communications Specialist.
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Riikka Mäkikoskela, Doctor of Arts, appointed as Head of Radical Creativity

Creativity is an important capability as we spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew our society. A culture of radical creativity supports learning from exploration, experimentation and failure.
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Riikka Mäkikoskela

Evading the uncertainty principle in quantum physics

New technique gets around 100-year-old rule of quantum physics for the first time
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The drumheads exhibit a collective quantum motion. Picture: Juha Juvonen.

School of Business donor stories: Anni Heikkilä

‘I challenge all our alumni to donate, even with a small amount.’
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Events

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Good Life Engine: First steps colorful event banner with an illustration of a person and a dog
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Good Life Engine: The student has become the teacher

Join the semester’s last Good Life Engine open session to see our students get on the stage and take the role of teachers!
Laptop computer keyboard detail / photo: Aalto University, Matti Ahlgren
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Aalto CS Theory Seminar

Weekly series of talks on a broad scope of Computer Science theory.
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Dissertation in the field of energy technology, Bulut Tekgul, M.Sc.

The title of the thesis is "Numerical studies for diesel spray assisted methane ignition at low temperature conditions"
Flyer for feminist futures
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Feminist Futures Helsinki

Feminist Futures Helsinki (FFH) is a hackathon which builds on feminist theories of power, emotion and intersectionality, to imagine alternative futures for the Finnish society
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