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How is radical creativity understood at Aalto?
A study will explore how an ambiguously and ambitiously defined strategic focus affects organisational norms, identity and ways of working. Read the interview report or assign a workshop with your unit.
Inkjet printers and hydrogen dreams: Millennium Graduate Student winner Sanaz Zarabi Golkhatmi
Sanaz Zarabi employed a fabrication technique that promises to wildly increase the effectiveness of our renewable energy solutions. With it, she won first place in the Millennium Graduate Student Contest 2022.
Seed funding call for major interdisciplinary research proposal planning is open
Aalto internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. The internal funding call closes 17th of February 2023.
13 000 euros to the students' wellbeing - vote for the best idea!
Based on responses from students, vote for the best ideas to be realised on campus
A skin-stroking device could help curb alcohol cravings
Aalto University researchers are developing a device that helps support sobriety in conjunction with other treatments, such as psychosocial treatments and pharmaceuticals.
Quality together – Self-evaluation report for quality audit has been finalised
The report has been submitted to the audit committee.
Psyched up for computer science
How can we align technology with the way we think about, feel, and understand the world? Robin Welsch is a psychologist-turned-computer scientist on a quest to find an answer.
Five Aalto subjects rank in top 100 globally
In the US News ranking by subject, Aalto's best performer was economics & business, placing 48th in the world
Quality together – Aalto Handbook updated and the Swedish site published
The hub offers information, guidelines, and instructions for Aalto personnel and students
Come meet occupational safety representatives and shop stewards at Wellbeing Desk
Is there something in occupational safety or occupational health that worries you? Do you have questions about your collective labor agreement or labor legislation? Come and talk to the Wellbeing Desk of the Aalto personnel - no appointment needed!
Marita Niemelä appointed É«É«À² University Board
Andreas Mortensen to continue for a new three-year term
Award-winning decision analysis researcher Ahti Salo: In crises, old data does not tell the whole story of the future
Salo's research has developed a portfolio decision analysis that selects many options from a large set of alternatives.
Take our campus survey, make a difference and win – respond by 9th November
Towards the best campus experience in the world! Share your opinion about your work environment: what works, and what needs further development. By leaving your contact information you can also win lunch for a week or other prizes that promote well-being.
Computer science and business & economics among top 100 worldwide
Aalto University’s engineering also placed among the top 125 in the Times Higher Education ranking by subject
Millennium Technology Prize was given to solar cell technology pioneer, Professor Martin Green
Passivated Emitted and Rear Cell technology help us provide low-cost energy solutions and can mitigate climate change
A healthy dose of usability
Digital health services have emerged as cost-efficient options for healthcare, but better user experience is needed to ensure inclusive digitalisation.
Petter Holme: Temporal networks help to understand the spreading dynamics
'My research concerns networks in general – power grids, social and ecological networks, bus transportation, and many others. I approach my research using mathematical theories and frameworks, as well as computer modelling. Concrete examples of these networks studied include Internet dating, the Frozen movie, and the Covid epidemic.'
Saunas on Otaniemi campus temporarily out of use
As part of energy conservation efforts, the saunas located on the Otaniemi campus are temporarily out of use.
Cyber security and information security trainings for Aalto University’s personnel – have you done them?
Two new online trainings related to cyber security and information security for Aalto University’s personnel were published in Workday Learning in June 2022.
Open Science requirements of Horizon Europe focus on immediate open access and licenses
Publishing with an embargo or self-archiving without a CC license no longer meet the requirements of Horizon Europe. In addition, only the publication fees of fully open access journals are accepted as project costs. New open access requirements apply to funding calls opened 1.1.2021 onwards.
