Ana Triana in HuffPost UK, October 9, 2024 (external link)
This Is How Long One Bad Night's Sleep Actually Impacts You For – And I'm Horrified
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We Are The School of Science. Through our internationally-acclaimed high-level research we aim to make a significant impact on society.
The research at our school focuses on advanced energy solutions, condensed matter and materials physics; creation and transformation of technology based business; data science and artificial intelligence; health technology; neuroscience; and software engineering. Get to know more information about us below, including information on joining us to research and study.
What's going on
Major European funding for research into new quantum materials
New materials are hoped to become building blocks for yet unseen quantum devices
Echoes in the brain: Why today’s workout could fuel next week’s bright idea
In a rare, longitudinal study, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Oulu tracked one person’s brain and behavioural activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones.
Marjo Kettunen appointed development manager at the School of Science
Marjo Kettunen has been appointed development manager at the School of Science (SCI). She is transitioning from the School of Chemical Engineering, where she has served as development manager since spring 2018.
Physics professor: Nuclear simulations need powerful computers, and ‘Finland is at the forefront’
Andrea Sand leads the Nuclear Materials and Engineering research group – a large team of international researchers with funding resources and collaboration opportunities spanning the European continent.
New research project aims for earlier dementia risk detection
Aalto University researchers Shrikanth Kulashekhar and Hanna Renvall have received funding from the Finnish Research Impact Foundation to develop diagnostics for early detection of dementia risk. The need is great, as there are at least 50 million people with memory problems worldwide, a number that is expected to double in the following 20 years.
Aalto Aivokummit
Become one of the "aivokummit" and help neuroscience research at Aalto University as a study participant.Our experts in the media
Timo Vuori in Kauppalehti, October 2, 2024 (external link)
Timo Vuori says in the interview (in Finnish) that emotional skills are now considered as a competitive factor.
Vili Lehdonvirta in TIME magazine, August 28, 2024 (external link)
New Research Finds Stark Global Divide in Ownership of Powerful AI Chips
Pärttyli Rinne and others in Newsweek, August 26, 2024 (external link)
Scientists Reveal Where the Brain Feels Love—and Which Type Is Strongest
Latest news
Student-driven projects to become Campus Sustainability Champions
This year, two student-led projects were selected as Campus Sustainability Champions. The awards were presented at the annual ACRE Day on 9 October 2024.
Participate in end-of-year trainings!
Aalto employees are offered plenty of staff training opportunities - have a look of the end-of-year offerings and register!
Solution-focused coaching to support your wellbeing at work - Coaching times available weekly!
Solution-focused coaching to support your wellbeing at work
Can the impact of performing arts be measured? Researchers record applause and CO2 levels in Kapsäkki's UKK musical
The UKK musical, produced by Music Theatre Kapsäkki and Greta Production, is a vibrant cabaret about Finland’s political history during the era of President Kekkonen. Its impact is now being studied scientifically. The research, conducted in collaboration with Aalto University's MAGICS infrastructure, Greta Production, and Kapsäkki, measures audience and performer experiences through innovative methods, including various sensors and surveys.What's on?
Upcoming events at the school
Contestations.ai - Transdisciplinary Symposium on AI, Human Rights and Warfare
AI, Big Data analytics, and Automated Decision Making are increasingly used in warfare and spreading misinformation. This symposium gathers experts to critically examine these impacts. You are welcome to join!
Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
A weekly Zoom room to come and ask us anything about research data and open science: data management, data storage, data analysis, data sharing, reproducibility, responsible conduct of research, data privacy, ethics.
ABC of Open Access Publishing, Oct 23, 2024
Learn about Open Access publishing with Information Specialists Katri Seitsonen and Eeva Savolainen from Research Services.
Aalto alumni After Work in Munich
Join us for this relaxed get-together of Aalto alumni in Munich!Join the School of Science
Student stories
A dire need for experts in mathematics and analytical reasoning opened a world of possibilities for Matilde Costa
A fascinating course offering, the opportunity for paid summer internships, and high-quality education. Aalto University’s Mathematics and Operations Research programme was the right choice for Matilde Costa, who has a passion for algebra and number theory.
"It is a privilege to have this much freedom of choice” – master's programme opened up top-notch research opportunities and career paths from electronics to machine learning
Appealing opportunities for interesting summer jobs and the prospect of conducting a thesis in a preferred subject drew Evren Korkmazgil to enroll in the Engineering Physics master's programme at Aalto University.
Information networks brought Ruusu Kukkurainen and Ida Koponen together – podcast hosts talk openly about highs and lows of student life
Ida Koponen and Ruusu Kukkurainen host a podcast in which they share their experiences as university students.
Master's student Anna Huttunen: ‘Listening to others can help you listen to yourself’
Anna Huttunen, a multi-year student tutor and current wellbeing ambassador, shares her thoughts on student wellbeing and how it could be improved.
Emil Stråka: It’s interesting to see physicists and chemists complement each other’s expertise
'It’s interesting to see how physicists and chemists can be looking at the same system, and yet arrive at very different conclusions, questions, and results. In LIBER Center of Excellence, you can see the expertise from different disciplines.'
Leila Arstila: As a recent graduate, I have a whole world ahead of me
'We could learn to listen to ourselves and be kinder to ourselves. After burning out, it's really hard to climb back up. It would be easier to stop before the fall.'
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