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Moving forward with Sisu – Important dates for teachers

To get ready for the upcoming academic year 2021-2022 with our new system, Sisu, we have gathered some important dates that are especially important for teaching personnel.
For Aalto community
Studies, University
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Well moderated! Focus on growth and cryptocurrencies in the discussion between the President of the Republic and Aalto University students

Given a chance to step into big shoes was a show of confidence – and characteristic of Aalto University, says economics student Elina Rauvala, who moderated the event that paved the way for the upcoming Kultaranta Talks.
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Kuvassa opiskelija Elina Rauvala ja tasavallan presidentti Sauli Niinistö keskustelevat Harald Herlin -oppimiskeskuksessa järjestetyssä Kultaranta-keskustelussa. Taustalla näkyy tuotantotiimiä. Kuvan otti Jessica Sinikoski.

Self-management makes work more engaging, reduces stress, and speeds up recovery

Responses from 2,000 Finns show that being able to influence the way they work increases wellbeing, whereas controlling hierarchies likely lead to burnout
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In the study, self-management was defined as the employee’s experience of how much power they have to make decisions concerning their own work. Photo: Mikko Raskinen, Aalto University.

The builders of digital trust

A society gone online needs encrypters, white hats and appropriately suspicious citizens.
Aalto Magazine
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Piirroskuva ihmisestä digimaailmassa, piirros: Sanni Wessman

MFA identification mandatory for students

MFA (Multifactor Authentication) is a standard method for protecting cloud services. MFA identification will become mandatory for students during the spring. MFA is already in use by Aalto's staff. It offers better protection for user accounts because in addition to the user name and password, a potential attacker also needs access to the additional authentication method you specify.
For Aalto community
University
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Data is the new water: employees’ experiences of data use – part 2

Outi Elina Kansanen and Mikko Inkinen share their experiences of the opportunities and challenges related to data use.
For Aalto community
University
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Test your data knowledge picture.

A path to graphene topological qubits

Researchers demonstrate that magnetism and superconductivity can coexist in graphene, opening a pathway towards graphene-based topological qubits
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A cartoon showing a graphene lattice with a strip of blue in the middle representing the topological superconductor

Three Aalto researchers were elected members of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters

The Academy invites distinguished academics and scientists to become members.
Professor Mauri Kostiainen, Professor Matti Liski and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco from Aalto were elected this year.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Maniscalco, Sabrina, Liski, Matti ja Kostiainen, Mauri

Conquering the world with refurbished phones

Sami Marttinen bought a phone through an online flea market, but never actually got the device. This incident spurred the creation of used iPhone refurbisher and seller Swappie, which is growing rapidly across Europe.
Aalto Magazine
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Sami Marttinen kuvattuna Swappien tehdastiloissa.

Everyday choices: Kaie Kubjas, why does mathematics feel safe?

For a professor of mathematics, logical thinking is as important as the provability of results.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Kaie Kubjas katsoo lähikuvassa sivulle, hänet on kuvattu lasiseinän läpi, jolloin seinälle kirjoitetut matemaattiset kaavat heijastuvat hänen ylleen.

Fencing, figure-skating, sailing – any sport can be combined with studies

Aalto University is participating in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area Sports Academy Urhea, whose goal is to support the flexible coupling of sporting careers with academic studies.
Aalto Magazine
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Purjehtija Oskari Muhonen, kuva: Tapio Nirkko.

Disturbance in networks on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 12.33 – 13.10

In Aalto telecommunications network there were disturbances on Tuesday, 27 April at 12.33 – 13.10. Problem is fixed now.
For Aalto community
University
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Will AI make us better humans? Why we must be cautious

It’s not news that digitalisation and AI are transforming how we live, work, consume and behave.
Studies
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A small white and blue robot pictured on display at Aalto's monter at Slush

Why should people study cyber security?

Aalto University Professor Jarno Limnéll and student Jasu Vehtari explain what the most interesting aspects of cyber security are and why it is a useful subject to study.
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Picture of Jarno Limnéll, Professor of Cyber Security and Jasu Vehtari, student at the School of Science.

Physicist Mika A. Sillanpää wins a multi-million euro research grant to support work reconciling quantum mechanics and general relativity

The team is trying to solve a hundred-year-old mystery of physics with the help of small gold spheres and extremely low temperatures. The observation of tiny gravitational forces between vibrating spheres may solve the mystery.
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The highly competed ERC Advanced Grant, awarded to leading top researchers, is the third ERC grant won by Professor Mika A. Sillanpää. In 2009, he received the ERC Starting Grant targeted at talented young researchers and, in 2013, he was awarded the ERC Consolidator Grant intended for top researchers establishing their careers. Picture: Aalto University.

EIT Digital Master School student runner up in Imagine Cup World Championship

The innovation that brought Tian and her two friends to a runner up position, winning 2500 USD on prize money Azure credits, is called Wellmask. This is an artificial intelligence social mask that makes social interaction under COVID-19 easier and more fun.
Awards and Recognition, Studies
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Huahua Tian

Share your ideas for the Aalto University Equality Plan 2022–2024

How should we develop the equality, diversity and inclusion of the Aalto community? Member of Aalto community, please share your views on the Aalto.fi discussion by 7 June
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A group of people laughing together outside in a tent

Artificial intelligence model developed by Finnish researchers predicts which key of the immune system opens the locks of coronavirus

With an artificial intelligence (AI) method developed by researchers at Aalto University and University of Helsinki, researchers can now link immune cells to their targets and for example uncouple which white blood cells recognize SARS-CoV-2. The developed tool has broad applications in understanding the function of immune system in infections, autoimmune disorders, and cancer.
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: Kuvan on tehnyt Jani Huuhtanen Biorender.com -sovelluksella.

Pinja Helasuo, preparing for Wappu: We are in this together

According to physics student Pinja Helasuo, the most challenging thing in daily life during COVID-19 has been tolerating spending all the time in the same room. The Guild of Physics and Helasuo’s closest friends and family have helped her cope. Helasuo was also involved in launching the WappuApu fundraising campaign to prevent student loneliness.
Incidents, Studies
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Photo: Tuukka Mattlar.

ENRIO 2021 congress takes place online on 27-29 September

The main themes of the congress are research integrity in open science and EU data protection laws. Registration opens on 3 May.
Research & Art
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