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Opin.fi helps you to find open studies and learning opportunities in Finland鈥 be among the first to try our new service
The beta version of Opin.fi will be available to users in October 2024! Explore the service and contribute to its development.
Bio-based opacifiers offer solutions to cleaner environment
The CELLIGHT project, backed by approx. 鈧1.3 million in funding from Business Finland, aims to develop cellulose-based alternatives to titanium dioxide (TiO2 ), a widely used whitener in paints, cosmetics, and coatings.
The kick-off of the Astrophysics Centre for Multimessenger studies in Europe
ACME is an EU-funded project built by and for the astroparticle and the astronomy communities.
Major European funding for research into new quantum materials
New materials are hoped to become building blocks for yet unseen quantum devices
Unite! online course: How to work effectively in global virtual teams?
This course will enable you to establish relevant knowledge and communication skills to work effectively in Global Virtual Teams.
Teacher, are your students afraid of math? Help us understand math anxiety in STEM subjects
By participating, you can contribute to smoother transitions into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields and enhance onboarding processes at universities.
Researchers develop first carbon-negative binder material - Significant impact on emissions from infra building
Researchers have developed a binder material that can replace carbon-intensive cement
Recycling campaign starts on Otaniemi campus
We will launch a waste recycling campaign on the Otaniemi campus in early October. The aim is to increase the recycling rate and reduce the amount of mixed waste.
Professor Maarit Karppinen appointed as a member of the European Research Council
Maarit Karppinen, professor of inorganic materials chemistry at Aalto University, will begin her term as member of the ERC Scientific Council on January 1, 2025.
Aalto University joins UNITECH International network
For students, the application period for the UNITECH programme will open on 15 October.
Shaking up Tech welcomes high school students to campuses in January
The keynote speaker this time is neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen. The purpose of the event is to introduce the field of technology to underrepresented groups.
Kudos asks why we fear fungi but not microplastics
The Kudos Pavilion, a so-called 鈥渓ibrary of material relations鈥, blurs the boundaries between buildings and living organisms
Alum Liisa Antola: 鈥業 would urge people to not only follow their passion but to be more values-led in their career鈥
Liisa Antola has always pursued an international career, and international exposure during her studies in the School of Business helped her achieve it. Today, she works in a UK-based trade body with DEI matters and aims to build a more equitable working life for everyone in insurance and long-term savings sector.
Aalto University 15 years in January 鈥 Save the date and enter your project for the programme!
Let鈥檚 celebrate this together with all faculty, staff and students on 8 January 2025 at 13鈥18 in Dipoli.
Changes to the level ratings of publication channels
60 journals will be downgraded from JUFO level 1 to JUFO level 0.
AI for Researchers in Aalto
Advancements in technology and in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are continuously changing the way we approach research.
Web of Science Research Assistant in trial use 23.9.-20.10.2024
We have trial access to the Web of Science Research Assistant until 20th October 2024. Have a look and let us know what you think!
Helsinki Capital Region Research Collaboration: Research funding for Impact Assessment Research for the years 2024-2028
The City of Helsinki, the City of Espoo, the City of Vantaa and the University of Helsinki and Aalto University have agreed to implement a scientific cooperation for the development of the Helsinki Capital Region in 2024-2028. Funding is now available for the period 2025-2027.
Summer School Alum Story: Addressing Modern Challenges with the Circular Economy Course
Tim von Ass, Summer School alum and a Business Administration student at the University of Hamburg, has focused his studies on business information systems and supply chain management. Attracted by Finland鈥檚 leading position in the circular economy, he enrolled in the Circular Economy course at Aalto University Summer School.
