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Deep tech tuesday
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How can Finland take part in the global microchip race? Experts list three advantages

Experts shared their insights how microchips continue to advance our technological capabilities, foster innovation, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Professori Kaisa Nyberg istuu isolla tuolilla Aalto-yliopiston tietotekniikan talossa, tasutalla on viherkasveja
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Billions of individuals depend on security protocols crafted by Professor Emerita Kaisa Nyberg

Kaisa Nyberg's career has taken her from radio encryption algorithms to international standardisation work and finally to professor at Aalto University. According to Nyberg, the biggest contribution of her career lies in her role as a mentor to students
Ihmisiä Aalto Alumni Weekend 2023 -tapahtumassa
Cooperation Published:

President Ilkka Niemelä to alumni: Together we are a force for change

Aalto Alumni Weekend brought together over 700 alumni.
Iines Jakovlev: Hidden Lake Photo: Anne Kinnunen
Research & Art, University Published:

New flagship brings together excellence in quantum technology

Aalto University is also involved in three other new flagships of the Research Council of Finland – the flagships of digital water expertise, education, and mathematical imaging and modelling
Jukka Luoma
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How to harness artificial intelligence for business? Researchers join forces with eight international companies

Generative AIs like ChatGPT will revolutionise the business world, but so far no one knows how – new research project explores best practices and seeks solutions to pitfalls
Niina Nurmi, photo by Mikko Raskinen.
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Virtual meetings tire people because we're doing them wrong

Drowsiness during virtual meetings results from lack of stimulation, not mental overload

Event highlights

Out of Fashion event LaserTalk

Out of Fashion – Aalto LASER Talks

Future visions and concrete steps towards the sufficiency paradigm in fashion

Events
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Creative Technologies

The theme of the next seminar is AI for Music and Performance.

Events
Tenured professors installation talks session

Tenured Professors' Installation Talks 30.1.2024 (external link)

Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.

Events

Video: A new treatment for multidrug-resistant bacteria

A new type of drug could undercut antibiotic resistance, according to research from Aalto University. Instead of targeting the bacteria directly, the drug blocks key toxins involved in the infection process. This both reduces inflammation and makes the bacteria more vulnerable to antibiotics

See the video below or read the article on website.

Current news

Image of ocean coloured in green and text Interdisciplinary studies on sustainable environment and seas
Studies Published:

Apply by 15 December for a real life research project on the sustainability of oceans

The ten week course consists of online assignments and three weeks in Lisbon. Apply by 15 December.
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”What, where, why…?”- a morning spent at the Department of Applied Physics from a child’s perspective

“Bring your child to work day” 2023 took place on 24. November at the Department of Applied Physics- read what children thought of the event
Alvari square winter
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Open university courses for spring 2024 have been published

Registration for courses starting in spring starts on 11th of December.
Opiskelijat testaamassa satelliitia ESA:n testeissä.
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'It's amazing that something crafted with my own hands will one day soar into space' – Aalto University students are building the third student-made satellite

The Aalto-3 student team participated in the European Space Agency's (ESA) ESA Test Opportunities testing programme

Appointments

Työelämäprofessori Irina Viippola
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Significant grant from the Finnish Society of Crafts and Design Centennial Foundation for the Development of Design Education

MA Irina Viippola has been appointed to the professorship of practice enabled by the Finnish Society of Crafts and Design Centennial Foundation.
Three side-by-side pictures of the professors.
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A need for nuance: three professors offer perspective through their research

Three newly tenured Aalto professors talk about the complexities of real-world research
Apurva Ganoo, new Lecturer in Entrepreneurship
Appointments Published:

Apurva Ganoo has been appointed as a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship

The School of Business and the whole Aalto University will have a stronger focus on entrepreneurship
Jarek Kurnitski
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Professor Jarek Kurnitski as a member of the new climate panel

Government appointed new Climate Change Panel for 2024–2027 which will be composed of 15 researchers from universities and research institutes. The chaired is Jyri Seppälä from the Finnish Environment Institute.
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Campus – lively ecosystem and beautiful architecture

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Content highlights

Explore Aalto University through a variety of content!

Mies on selkä päin kameraa, katsoo tietokoneelta kuvaa aivoista.

Playing with the music of the brain

Common neurological disorders like depression and chronic pain can be challenging to treat with conventional methods. An automated version of a long-used brain stimulation technique holds real promise as a reliable and effective drug-free alternative.

News
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A deep dive into radical creativity

Aalto University has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.

News
Kuvituskuva

The world’s lightest revolution

Green hydrogen promises to turn Europe into an energy heavyweight, make traffic emission-free and replace carbon in steel manufacturing. But can it actually deliver – and how?

News
A hand holding green purse on top of a green dress

Wardrobe of the Future shows the future of fashion (external link)

It is clear that the textile, clothing and fashion industries need to change. How do we do it? Discover the Aalto University community's visions for a sustainable fashion future.

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Painting Energies Podcast (external link)

Painting Energies is a podcast about light, colour, plants, microbes, and electrical energy. Eleven conversations with invited guests explore their relations, and our relations to them, through a dialogue across science, technology, art and philosophy.

Irene Purasachit

Irene Purasachit saw the floral industry’s waste problem firsthand – now she makes material for handbags from discarded blooms

Nearly half of cut flowers end up in the trash, never making their way to dinner tables or first dates

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Aalto University Magazine

Information about the war in Ukraine and Covid-19

Ukraine war

On this page, we will gather information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations. We will update the contents regularly.

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Information on coronavirus

Information on the effects of coronavirus and COVID-19 on activities at Aalto University

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