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Hundreds of ideas from community event to build a sustainable future

Planning of development actions for the new strategy began at the community event on 31 January.
University
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Aaltolaisia ideoimassa strategian kehitystoimia yhteisötilaisuudessa 31.1.2020

Changes to access policy at Aalto University aims for a smoother campus experience

An updated access policy is based on an open campus and easy sharing of shared facilities
For Aalto community
Campus, University
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Kampus campus Kuva: Unto Rautio / Aalto-yliopisto

Access control changing on the Otaniemi campus

Due to the changes in the locking and access control system at Aalto University, mobility in the university buildings is changing also to students.
Campus, University
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Kandidaattikeskus

New research centre will promote research and development of autonomous systems

The multidisciplinary Aalto Center for Autonomous Systems (ACAS) focuses on research and development of intelligent transport systems, factories and infrastructures.
Cooperation, University
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aalto center for autonomous systems banner and logo

Building with wood is a climate-friendly option – the Wood Wonders exhibition provides five interesting viewpoints on construction

Forest wood used in buildings can bind carbon for centuries. Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality, reduces the need for heating and air conditioning – and provides pleasure.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Wood Wonders: Kokoon house scale model. Photo: Anne Kinnunen

CME alumnus Adam Lim: ‘I wish we’d had more time together!’

AVP summer school alumnus Adam from SUTD Singapore University of Technology & Design shares his experiences attending Creating Multidimensional Experiences last summer.
Studies
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Adam Lim, AVP summer school 2019 student from SUTD taking a picture.

An onboarding buddy helps with a smooth start

The 'buddy' is a new employee’s colleague who supports her or him in settling into the workplace and working culture.
For Aalto community
University
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Pasquale Gallo ja Arun Lakshmynarayanana istuvat tuoleilla ja tekevät ylävitoset käsillään.

Aalto carbon nanotubes used in new material revolution

Nanomaterials produced here have been used in groundbreaking new Science paper as part of international collaboration
Press releases
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Different nanotubes layered on top of eachother

Record number of MSc graduates at the School of Science

The number of Technology MSc degrees greatly exceeds our ambitious target
Studies
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Perustieteiden korkeakoulun opiskelijoita. Kuva: Unto Rautio.

Many practical issues are related to questions of theory – this steered Jara Uitto’s interest towards theoretical computer science

Even though theoretical computer science is – as its name suggests – theoretical, its connection to real-life questions is easy to draw, says Assistant Professor Jara Uitto.
Appointments
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Jara Uitto sitting at Computer Science building, looking at the camera and wearing an orange t-shirt with a panda on it

Funding for research infrastructures

Funding received from the Academy of Finland strengthens the prerequisites for research in bioeconomy, quantum technologies and geophysical phenomena.
Research & Art
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Värikkäitä energiamateriaalien tekstuureja, kuva Helen Marton

A record number of applications ɫɫÀ² University

There has been an enormous increase in applications for a study place in master’s and English bachelor’s programmes
Studies
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Mies- ja naisopiskelija työskentelemässä laitteen ääressä.

Janne Lindqvist is the first person in Finland to receive a Mozilla Research Grant – supports making the internet a better place

The Mozilla Foundation awards researchers with unrestricted gifts, which makes them highly competitive
Research & Art
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Janne Lindqvist seisoo mustassa puvussa taustallaan Aallon A-kirjainvalotaulu ja valotaideteos seinällä

Professor Peter D. Lund awarded high Chinese Honour

Renewable energy expert granted Jiangsu Award and Medal of Friendship
Awards and Recognition
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Peter Lund. Photo: Anni Hanén.

Janne Lindqvist: You can’t help if you stay in the ivory tower

This sociable professor of computer science knows how to forge his own path and trusts his instinctive curiosity towards different research topics.
Research & Art
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Janne Lindqvist

You do not need to speak Finnish to get a summer job

More than 70% of the employers that participated in the Aalto Summer Job Day are also happy to hire foreigners who do not speak Finnish.
Cooperation
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Two female students chatting at the Aalto Summer Job Day on 16 January 2020. Photo: Kalle Kataila / Aalto University

Digital athletics in analogue stadiums

Researchers study why people watch computer gamers live
Research & Art
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Large arena filled with a crowd watching a game of DOTA2 projected on big screens

Power outage in Otaniemi area

There was a power outage in Otaniemi area. The issue is now resolved and repaired.
Campus
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Otaniemi kampus ilmakuva

How sensitive can your quantum detector be?

A new device measures the tiniest energies in superconducting circuits, an essential step for quantum technology
Press releases
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An illustration showing a nano-strip of copper being bombarded by photons, with a thermometer measuring its heat

School of Science Diversity and Equality Plan for 2020 published

Equality plan available on our governance page follow-on from discussions from the end of last year
University
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Aerial picture of Otaniemi during the summer