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Guest speakers discuss the effects of digitalisation on a public lecture series

How does digitalisation affect business, society and security? Join our public lectures to hear guest speakers from the industry and institutions discuss the hottest issues on digitalisation!
Research & Art, Studies
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Aalto University / Verkkoturvallisuus ja -luottamus / photo: Aki-Pekka Sinikoski

Since cooling demand is primarily driven by the sun, could it also be powered by the sun?

The International Energy Agency has dubbed increased global cooling demand as one of the most critical blind spots in today’s energy debate. A new study entitled - Meeting Increased Global Cooling Demand with Photovoltaics during the 21st Century - yields critical new insight to a fundamental question: How much photovoltaics (PV) would be needed to power the world sustainably?
University
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The cover that was submitted for Energy and Environment Sciences

EIT Festival - 2 October @Aalto

Welcome to the EIT Festival to discover EIT Innovation Communities in Finland!
Research & Art
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Aalto EIT Services Javor

Studying vision in pitch-darkness shines light on how a mammal’s brain drives behaviour

Neuroscientists link mammalian behaviour to its underlying neural code at the unprecedented resolution of individual nerve impulses for the first time.
Press releases, Research & Art
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An illustration of a ray of light causing the eye to find a route through a maze in the brain. Illustration by Safa Hovinen.

Collaboration between Aalto and Saab: high-level research and product development go hand in hand

Ten-year contract enables long-term research collaboration. Ten projects are now under way.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Mikko Leino_ELEC

Five MSc students awarded for health-related theses – Alko made a donation inspired by students’ attempt to empty their store

According to Alexander Frey, Vice Director of Life Science Technologies program, the results influence on future health-related research
Studies
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Photo from the Computer Science Building

Yle aims to recruit top talent from the technology and creative sectors and will join forces with Aalto University to expand their cooperation

Yle and Aalto University have reached an agreement on communicating about jobs, traineeships and exciting career paths for the students of Aalto. The Employer Services Key Customer Package will be valid for one year as a first step. 
Press releases
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YLE-yhteistyö

Aalto receives EUR 3.5 million funding for ICT research

The ICT 2023 programme funds 12 Aalto researchers.
Research & Art
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Rahoitusta ICT-tutkimukseen. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Aki-Pekka Sinikoski.

Researchers at Aalto and Karolinska developed a microscope without a microscope

DNA microscopy makes it possible to view biological molecules on micro-level without expensive optics.
Research & Art
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Voronoi Mona Lisa

The next stage of the strategy process - there's still time for your input!

At the community event on 18 September, we will focus on discussing our strategic choices and emphasis points. 
University
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Two persons discussing in Aalto University community event on new strategy

Automatic commercial drone delivery service pilot beginning 9 Sep on campus

First of its kind in Finland, the drone delivers goods from A Bloc to five locations on Otaniemi campus
For Aalto community
Campus, University
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A Bloc lehmuskuja kampuskortteli Kuva: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto-yliopisto

Aalto Fintech Seminar Series presents: New challenges and opportunities facing the financial industry

Seminar topics include digitalisation and new technologies, rapidly changing global landscape and new regulation. Seminars take place between 18 September and 16 October.
Research & Art
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Fintech

The summer 2020 Bridges conference: it’s a scientific conference, museum family day, short film festival and more combined

Everyone is welcome to build bridges between mathematics, art, architecture and culture
Research & Art
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Bridges 2020

New language classes proves popular with students

Course cooperation lets physics students learn science and language courses together
Studies
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Shots from the final lecture

Quantum Technology Research Lectures

Explore the different areas of research taking place across the Quantum Technology Finland centre of excellence
Research & Art
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Sabrina's lecture

Falling Walls Lab Finland: Hear about the most innovative ideas around right now

Sign up today for an opportunity to hear innovative ideas and groundbreaking research from scientists and creatives working in Finland right now
University
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Falling Walls founder holding card

Erkki Oja has been awarded the Frank Rosenblatt Award for his achievements in artificial intelligence research

The huge current boom in artificial intelligence research started just as Professor Oja retired after a decades-long career in the field. His impact and contribution to our understanding of AI is now being recognised by the IEEE.
Awards and Recognition
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Kuva: Matti Ahlgren.

New students start at the School of Science

800 new starters join us for 2019/2020
Studies, University
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Students photographed through an artwork

Eight teams awarded at the opening ceremony

President Ilkka Niemelä has recognised eight teams from the Aalto community for their achievements at the Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year.
Awards and Recognition
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Aalto University, Opening of the Academic Year 3 September 2019, image Mikko Raskinen

Ilkka Niemelä: 'Balancing Finland’s education system a must'

Speakers at the Aalto University opening ceremony included Minister of Science and Culture Hanna Kosonen and Chair of the Student Union Tapio Hautamäki. In connection with the opening ceremony, the School of Business building at the heart of the campus invited visitors.
Press releases, University
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Aalto Day One 2024 procession. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen