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Arto Nurmikko to receive honorary doctorate
Arto Nurmikko works as a professor of engineering and physics at Brown University. His research covers multiple fields, including microelectronics, nanoscience and photonics, and developing cutting-edge technologies that can be applied to the physical and life sciences field. One of Professor Nurmikko’s current areas of interest is neuroengineering, where he employs his expertise to create devices that could be directly connected to the human brain.
Researchers at Aalto develop a new technology to let immobilized patients control devices with their brain
A new project at Aalto University is developing techniques that will enable immobilized patients to control devices using their brain activity. The project builds on the multi-locus transcranial magnetic stimulation (mTMS) technology developed at Aalto, adapting it into a brain–computer interface (BCI) that can help patients with neurological conditions.
Thousands of Aalto students and over a hundred representatives of different organisations meet
The next Aalto Talent Expo recruitment fair will take over Otahalli on 2 November 2023
The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutions’ International Issues
The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutions’ International Issues is being held on May 3-5, 2023 at the Aalto University campus in Otaniemi. Around 450 experts working on the internationalization of higher education gather to network and discuss current issues at Spring Forum’s network meetings and sessions.
What is academic advising? Listen to a podcast
The final season of the future-led learning podcast takes us to a very practical level. The themes of the season include the current themes of academic guidance, inclusion in teaching, co-teaching and sustainable development. In the fourth episode of the season host Riikka Evans discusses academic advising and how it supports the student's studies with senior university lecturer Kyösti Ruuttunen.
Quality label for Aalto University – excellent reviews of all evaluation areas
The FINEEC quality audit praised the close connection of strategic management with the quality system
Quality together - Hurrah we did it
Aalto University passed the audit of the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC/Karvi) with excellent results.
Aalto awards 2023 – Propose nominees
Which act, project, team, or person should be recognised as playing a role in our university’s success? Share your views by 24 May!
Students took a deep-dive into innovation and entrepreneurship in the health industry
The HealthTech Linkage course connects students from diverse backgrounds with professionals from every corner of the healthtech industry
New rest facilities for the outdoor areas of the Undergraduate Centre
The outdoor furniture of the campus will be supplemented later during spring and summer.
Major EU-funded mathematics research project unveils the meaning of similarity – and helps fill gaps in physics theories
New research project uses symmetries to build links between random phenomena
Studies of vibration-sensitive sites along the Jokeri Light Rail route
Measurements of vibration-sensitive sites will be carried out along the Jokeri Light Rail route between 3 and 5 May 2023. The measurements will be carried out with two trams during test runs.
Tapio Lokki: You can always find another way
'If I look at my own career, the skills I learned in the Student Union’s Representative Council and as a chairman and artistic misleader at Retuperän WBK are the skills I need as a department head: how to get along with people, how to lead a group, and how to motivate people. A role model is important.'
Artificial intelligence assists in dental care and jaw surgery
A model locates nerve canals in the lower jaw quickly and precisely, helping radiologists and dentists save time and effort.
Towards a more equal community: Parental leave
Academic personnel's parental leave is viewed positive, but the organising work is challenging, say Professors Yu Xiao and Heikki Nieminen.
One in four internet users are overwhelmed by the clutter in their browser
Study reveals that some coping strategies only make the problem worse
Playing with the music of the brain
Common neurological disorders like depression and chronic pain can be challenging to treat with conventional methods. An automated version of a long-used brain stimulation technique holds real promise as a reliable and effective drug-free alternative.
Register for the remaining Open Science & Research Data Management webinars this spring
All events include a Q&A, so you can get help for your specific questions.
Everyday choices: Russell Lai, what do swordsmanship and cryptography have in common?
Assistant Professor Russell Lai wields mathematical symbols and German longswords.
Aalto University to host Nordic Five Tech (N5T) alliance annual meeting in May 2023 
Aalto University will host the Presidents' and Annual Meeting of the Nordic Five Tech (N5T) Alliance on May 23-24, 2023. The meeting aims to foster dialogue amongst the N5T alliances and address collaboration, mobility, and innovation. 
