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Five things everyone should know about political polarisation
Divisions around the world are deepening, and research shows that also in Finland public debate has become more fragmented than before
Lauri Järvilehto: Without the relevant data, AI starts to hallucinate
Lauri Järvilehto is a Professor of Practice who studies the relationship between the human mind and AI solutions. In this interview, he explores the reasoning, reflectivity and reliability of AI.
Aalto University’s art & design ranked 8th in the world
Six of Aalto’s fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking
Aalto University’s Communication Services re-organised – four units to provide services going forward
The goal of the new organisation is to strengthen Aalto’s societal impact and clarify the structure of communication services.
Aalto VCD students collaborated with UNION to relaunch the brand
BA students from the Visual Communication Design (VCD) program at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture collaborated with Union – the new outdoor and streetwear brand.
Staff Week: Engaging the public with science and technology through effective communication
Wrocław University of Science and Technology welcomes researchers and academic staff to the International Staff Week on 12-16 May 2025.
Call texts for Research Council of Finland’s spring 2025 call out now
The Research Council of Finland (RCF) has published several spring calls that close either on May 7 or May 14, 2025. Many of the calls have specific restrictions, so please read the call texts carefully. Funding calls are open for research into Finnish forest biomass, research into sustainable energy solutions of the future, clinical research, local research infrastructures to strengthen regional R&D activities, international collaboration in high-performance computing, Proof of Concept funding, and strengthening R&D activities and collaboration in well-being counties.
Prevent unnecessary fire alarms
Use a timer to heat microwave food and do not burn candles. Kindly, read the checklist on how to prevent unnecessary fire alarms.
President of the Republic of Finland awards the Medal of Honour to Professor Kari Laasonen, Professor Markus Linder and Financial Manager Pirjo Muukkonen
Three people have been awarded the President of the Republic's Medal of Honour at the School of Chemical Engineering.
Metaverse revolutionises architecture - turning physical spaces into digital experiences
Aalto University and Henning Larsen, part of the Ramboll Group, are creating a new world where augmented reality brings new content and meanings to spaces.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark and President of the Republic Alexander Stubb and Suzanne Innes-Stubb visit Aalto University
The Royal and Presidential couple were introduced to quantum and satellite technology and the Aalto Ice and Wave Tank. Aalto University and Niels Bohr Institute signed a letter of intent to intensify their mutual research cooperation.
Call open: academic projects for Europe's first 50-qubit quantum computer
VTT's and IQM's recently unveiled 50-qubit computer is now open for research use
A super year for Aalto ARTS at the Venice Biennale
Finnish expertise will be widely showcased at the upcoming Biennale Architettura in Venice, and Aalto ARTS researchers and alumni are play a major role in the programme.
PORT_2025 brings Aalto students together to tackle sustainability and AI challenges
PORT_2025 brought Aalto University students together to tackle sustainability & AI challenges, fostering innovation and collaboration with mentorship from industry leaders.
School of Engineering awards for 2024
The awards were presented during the school's annual review event.
Study: World’s critical food crops at imminent risk from rising temperatures
Warming will severely decrease the amount of global cropland available for staple crops of rice, maize, potato and soybean.
Antti Oulasvirta as a member of the CHI Academy
Professor Antti Oulasvirta is the first Finnish to be elected to the International Academy of Human-Computer Interaction.
Students developed the store-picking process in Prisma stores
A total of five groups of students wanted to solve a challenge by the S Group
New business & management e-books
Aalto University has acquired new Edward Elgar e-books in the field of business and management.
