News from the School of Science
Aalto University's team won the Nordic NCPC programming competition in the student category
Success in Nordic Collegiate Programming Contest.
Time to nominate candidates for SCI Awards 2024
The deadline for this year's nominations is November 8
Improve your language skills with the Unite! Language Tandems
Connect with colleagues across Unite! universities, practicing and improving your chosen language in dynamic, one-on-one sessions.
Respond to the campus survey, make an impact, and win wellbeing prizes!
The annual campus survey is once again measuring the functionality and comfort of the campus, that is, the campus experience.
Echoes in the brain: Why today’s workout could fuel next week’s bright idea
In a rare, longitudinal study, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Oulu tracked one person’s brain and behavioural activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones.
Summer and autumn brings changes at Aalto University metro station
Renovations É«É«À² University metro station will close the entrances in summer 2024
New research project aims for earlier dementia risk detection
Aalto University researchers Shrikanth Kulashekhar and Hanna Renvall have received funding from the Finnish Research Impact Foundation to develop diagnostics for early detection of dementia risk. The need is great, as there are at least 50 million people with memory problems worldwide, a number that is expected to double in the following 20 years.
New Read & Publish agreement with American Chemical Society
Aalto University has signed a new Read & Publish agreement with ACS.
Board appoints Dean Timo Korkeamäki to a second term
Prior to its official meeting, the Aalto University board participated in a community event, answered questions submitted by Aaltonians and invited the community to participate in the university's preview process.
Marjo Kettunen appointed development manager at the School of Science
Marjo Kettunen has been appointed development manager at the School of Science (SCI). She is transitioning from the School of Chemical Engineering, where she has served as development manager since spring 2018.
Major European funding for research into new quantum materials
New materials are hoped to become building blocks for yet unseen quantum devices
Physics professor: Nuclear simulations need powerful computers, and ‘Finland is at the forefront’
Andrea Sand leads the Nuclear Materials and Engineering research group – a large team of international researchers with funding resources and collaboration opportunities spanning the European continent.
Recycling campaign starts on Otaniemi campus
We will launch a waste recycling campaign on the Otaniemi campus in early October. The aim is to increase the recycling rate and reduce the amount of mixed waste.
Keys to your wellbeing series is in Aaltogether
The Aaltogether Keys to your wellbeing series: science-based articles, podcasts, videos, trainings and exercises for the community.
Aalto University graduates feel well prepared for working life
Aalto University graduates feel that their degree is valued in the labour market.
Shaking up Tech welcomes high school students to campuses in January
The keynote speaker this time is neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen. The purpose of the event is to introduce the field of technology to underrepresented groups.
Aalto University 15 years in January – Save the date and enter your project for the programme!
Let’s celebrate this together with all faculty, staff and students on 8 January 2025 at 13–18 in Dipoli.
Call for nominees for Aalto University’s Open Science Award 2024
Nominate yourself, your colleague, a research group, a department, or a project for the award.
Improve your Data Management Plan and Privacy Notice for safe and ethical practices
Join a pilot project to derive a Privacy Notice from your Data Management Plan with Aalto AI assistant.
