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More recycling and business worth billions to the battery sector

The main objective of BATCircle is to generate added value to sectors manufacturing battery metals and chemicals, and their circular economy.
Press releases
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Akkujätettä ja kemikaaleja. Kuva: Glen Forde

Aalto University’s Art & Design now 7th best in the world

Architecture improved its position, reaching 42nd place, while Business again made the top 100 in the recently published QS World University Rankings
Press releases, Research & Art
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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019

Outstanding referee 2019 award ɫɫÀ² University physicists

Professors Päivi Törmä and Sergei A. Tretyakov named Outstanding Referees by the American Physical Society.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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APS Outstanding Referees logo

Faster method to read quantum memory

Scientists at Aalto University and VTT have developed a faster way to read information out of qubits, the basic building blocks of a quantum computer
Research & Art
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JI

EIT Digital Strategic Innovation Agenda 2020-2022

EIT Digital has decided on a new strategic innovation agenda for years 2020-2022.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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csm_19-02-07_Utopix_EIT_Digital_Press_Conference-28_Quick_pack_9df8cafac7

Brain scans shine light on how we solve clues

Partnered with machine learning, brain scans reveal how people understand objects in our world.
Press releases
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Merkitys / Safa Hovinen

2.5 million euros for Aalto SCI research infrastructures

Both equipment and technical support personnel receive funding.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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OtaNano

Brain recordings show that background noise strongly impairs children’s ability to concentrate on a single speaker

A new brain-imaging study compared the cocktail party effect between adults and children. The purpose was to understand how children can cope the often noisy surroundings in which they grow and learn.
Press releases
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Image: Jean-Marc Bodson, Erasme.

Surgify aims to make bone surgery safer around the world

These young entrepreneurs have already convinced doctors and investors. Their innovation is coming to operating theatres this year.
Research & Art
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surgify startup team photo annamari tolonen

Quantum Wheel brings world-class game makers and quantum physicists together

From 15th until 17th February 2019 the Helsinki SkyWheel and Allas Sea Pool are the base for the 5th Quantum Game Jam; an intensive weekend during which game makers and physicists get together with the aim of creating games that harness the nature of quantum mechanics.
Research & Art
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Quantum Wheel

Wärtsilä and Aalto University sign partnership agreement to broaden cooperation

By broadening the scope of cooperation, Wärtsilä and Aalto University are looking to take on the challenges of climate change; scarcity of natural resources; and digitalisation together.
Research & Art
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Wärtsilä and Aalto University sign a partnership agreement

Alumni are getting more involved in Aalto University’s development

A new alumni network board gives alumni a stronger voice in the university.
Cooperation, University
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Alumnit / Photo by Hanna Wikström

The climate is changing - will education at Aalto change as well?

A discussion session was organised At Aalto to reflect on how university education could better respond to the challenges of climate change.
Studies, University
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Kuva: Scratching the surface, literally (Kätlin K / Creative Sustainability / Flickr)

Artificial intelligence brings 14% savings on average patient treatment costs

The savings generated by using artificial intelligence-based patient flow management system are a significant demonstration of AI’s capability in making healthcare more efficient.
Research & Art
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Healthcare Engineering, Management and Architecture

SCI award for Siavash Khajavi’s doctoral dissertation

Siavash Khajavi’s research has great practical relevance because how digital operations of manufacturing firms are managed, is increasingly important for survival and growth in global markets.
Awards and Recognition
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Disseration_Siavash Khajavi

Jukka Luoma appointed as Assistant Professor in strategic management

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management welcomes Jukka Luoma with his research interest and expertise in the use of data analytics and quantitative methods in strategic management and decision making.
Appointments
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Jukka Luoma

Innovators like to connect people in their social networks

Innovators actively share knowledge in their networks and, at the same time, they know how to pump information from people.
Research & Art
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An illustration of a LinkedIn network. Colours illustrate diversity and boundary spanners connect some of the clusters (bubbles). Image: Raphael Giesecke.

Measuring forces of living cells and microorganisms

Force sensors to study living cells and microorganisms with extraordinary precision
Research & Art
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A nematode worm held in a micropipette

Artificial intelligence ARTIST instantly captures materials’ properties

New approach holds potential to slash research and development costs for designer materials and technologies of the future
Press releases, Research & Art
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Artificial intelligence ARTIST - Jari Järvi/Aalto University

Hacker students as micro-operators at COMNET 5G IoThon in May

One hundred master and doctoral students will develop 5G and IoT application during the first weekend in May. There are still a few places available for corporate partners!
Campus, Research & Art
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Students discussing their ideas at a Hackathon