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EUR 11 million for research infrastructures

The Academy of Finland funding strengthens, among other things, fabrication of micro and nanostructures, quantum and high-performance computing, biomedical imaging, future wireless networks, and arctic research
Research & Art
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A detail of quantum circuit refridgerator, photo by Kuan Yen Tan

Virtual reality game can assess children's ADHD symptoms

By simulating the challenges of everyday life, a new VR game can help diagnose and perhaps treat ADHD
Press releases
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Kuva EPELI-virtuaalipelistä

New professor Laure Mercier de Lépinay: It is important to stay flexible in our understanding of the world

Laure Mercier de Lépinay I continue to study microwave optomechanics which can allow us to uncover new fundamental physics.
Appointments
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Laure Mercier de Lepinay, photo by Mikko_Raskinen

Recommendation on special arrangements for student athletes

Aalto is adopting a recommendation for special arrangements that may be granted for student athletes that are members of Urhea foundation. A student may ask for special arrangements in courses.
For Aalto community
Research & Art, Studies
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Ryhmä opiskelijoita keskustelemassa.

Check out the joint priorities for 2022 to support your goal setting

The three priorities for 2022 are Wellbeing for all, Joy of learning and Quality together
For Aalto community
University
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Overview of student work with Aalto logo, photo by Mikko Raskinen

Peter Liljeroth becomes new vice-dean at School of Science

Liljeroth is responsible for research and impact
Appointments
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Peter Liljeroth

Where would you like to sit down, which part of the campus needs garden benches? Leave your proposal!

Propose where new garden benches and different kinds of plants will be set up to the campus in spring 2022.
Campus
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Parkly puutarhapenkit

Theory U - How to lead from the future while it emerges?

Creative people, like artists and scientists, invent and create the new by stepping from the visible world into the invisible world of imagination, and then returning back into the visible. We all can develop our sensitivity, intuition and leadership capabilities to increase creativity.
Research & Art
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Maria Joutsenvirta

Experiment with turnstiles of single electrons shows way towards new power standard

Researchers at Aalto University propose method of transducing frequency to power
Research & Art
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Device

Multidisciplinary research project based on origami seeks solutions for industrial needs

A joint project covering the fields of mathematics, engineering and arts is about to start at Aalto, where the aim is to study and develop folding technology for the needs of industry. In addition ɫɫÀ², the project includes VTT as coordinator, and several companies from the forest industry to the machine design and cosmetics brands, such as Stora Enso, Metsä Group, Lumene, Mirka, Elomatic, Anpap, Orfer and Soften. Business Finland granted funding for the Co-Innovation project.
Cooperation
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Paper packaging prototypes - miura ori technique. Photo: Valeria Azovskay

Photography Online Course for Scientists – now open to all

Photography Online Course for Scientists (POCS), an independent self-study course in the basics of photography, is now open to all at Aalto
For Aalto community
Studies
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Yksi Valokuvauskurssi tutkijoille -verkkokurssin vastaavista opettajista, Tiina Puputti kameran kanssa

A record number of applications to English bachelor’s programmes

Aalto University received altogether 7 362 applications to these programmes.
Studies
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Opiskelija Design Factorylla.

Guiding spin waves with light could lead to faster and much more energy efficient computing

Major new research project at Aalto University aims to develop new type of computing device that eliminates massive amounts of waste heat produced by current devices
Press releases, Research & Art
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Päivi Törmä ja Sebastiaan van Dijken

Researchers will use the world’s most accurate radiation detector in quantum computers

Professor Mikko Möttönen’s team and their partners have acquired funding to refine the bolometer technology for use not only in quantum computers but also in ultralow-temperature (ULT) freezers and terahertz cameras. The funding is from the Future Makers Funding Program by Technology Industries Finland Centennial Foundation and by Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation. This would be the first time ever that this bolometer is utilized for practical applications.
Press releases
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Physicists at Aalto University and VTT have developed a new detector for measuring energy quanta at unprecedented resolution. Photo: Aalto University

Groundbreaking light sources can increase effectiveness and security of transferring quantum information

Researchers at Aalto University plan to build a revolutionary LED light source to generate entangled photon pairs. The research group led by Professor Pertti Hakonen has received three-year funding from the Future Makers Funding Program of Technologies Finland Centennial Foundation and Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation.
Press releases
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Schematic view of the entangled photon generator. Picture: Ethan D. Minot.

Aalto University strong in ranking for international outlook

Times Higher Education’s listing ranked Aalto 40th in the world and 3rd in the Nordics
University
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Sijoitus 40 esitettynä graafisesti

2022 brings new opportunities for the future of Unite!

In 2022 Unite! alliance is preparing for the new Erasmus+ call for European Universities Initiative and will be strengthened by two new partners.
Cooperation
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Workshop at the Unite University Network meeting at Aalto

Use of WhatsApp considered problematic by the Data Protection Supervisor

In his decision in December 2021, the Data Protection Supervisor issued a notice to the company about the transfer of customers' personal data to employees' personal phones on WhatsApp.
For Aalto community
University
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Finnish Venture Capital Association Best Thesis Award 2021 to Henri Lencioni

Annual Finnish Venture Capital Association Best Thesis Award ɫɫÀ² University
Awards and Recognition
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Aalto Campus photo by Mikko Raskinen

Aalto Wellbeing - Follow us on Facebook!

Welcome to follow us on Facebook: Aalto Wellbeing.
Campus, University
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Aalto Oasis of Radical Wellbeing in the fields (Suvi Helko 2022)