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Researchers develop a digital therapy to alleviate the symptoms of depression

The research team is currently looking for participants. In the study, the participant plays the game Meliora remotely from their home, and they can also take part in a brain study or a game-experience interview.
Research & Art
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Meliora is a combination of first-person shooter and strategy game. Photo: SoihtuDTx.

Tapping hidden visual information: An all-in-one detector for thousands of colours

A new chip from Aalto researchers puts photonic information at our fingertips.
Research & Art
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A fingertip-sized on-chip spectrometer in the foreground compared to a commercial benchtop-size spectrometer in the background. Photo: Aalto University

Closing the university campus would be the most effective energy action? True or false: eight claims about saving energy

We found out answers to eight claims about saving energy
Campus, University
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Students at the campus

Time to nominate candidates for the SCI Awards 2022

The deadline for this year's nominations is 11th November
For Aalto community
Awards and Recognition
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Otakaari 1

Aalto Chaplains at Wellbeing Desk for Aalto personnel

Are you part of Aalto's staff and would you like to have a confidential conversation with somebody? Come to chat with the Aalto chaplains at the Wellbeing Desk without an appointment to the reception on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
For Aalto community
University
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Aalto-papit

Veganism as an advantage in choosing the Campus Sustainability Champion 2022

The Campus Sustainability Champion was chosen for the sixth time already. The winner was released on ACRE Day 13th October.
Campus
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Sustainability champion logo

IT Service Desk Kandi open from Monday to Friday from 24 October onwards

From Monday 24 October onwards IT Service Desk Kandi is open Monday to Friday, IT Service Desk Väre Monday to Wednesday.
For Aalto community
University
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IT Service Desk

Professor Matilda Backholm: Between the micro and the macro

Driven by curiosity, new Department of Applied Physics professor Matilda Backholm studies the physics of the mesoscale.
Appointments, University
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Professor Matilda Backholm facing the camera

Over 300 species identified in a citizen science event, the Otaniemi Campus Bioblitz

Bioblitz at Aalto University was organised in Otaniemi on 8 September by Aalto University, AYY student union and Symbioosi ry, the student association of biology students in the University of Helsinki
Campus, University
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Two hands hold a smart phone while taking a close-up of a tree trunk on campus.

Maintenance break in ACRIS on 18 October 2022

Maintenance break in ACRIS in October from 10am to 8pm.
Research & Art
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ACRIS service break

AYY and Wellbeing Ambassadors cooperate to tackle harassment

Wellbeing Ambassadors from OASIS of Radical Wellbeing have been cooperating with The Aalto University Student Union (AYY) to prevent harassment and other inappropriate conduct within the Aalto community.
University
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Pink background with text "Ambassadors and AYY tackling harassment". OASIS logo in the left down corner. A photo of a woman writing on a whiteboard on the right side of the picture.

Russell Lai is at the vanguard of cryptography

Aalto University’s new Assistant Professor Russell Lai is a cryptography researcher, who wants to bring the fruits of his academic work to the use of everyday citizens, without sacrificing robustness.
Appointments
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Assistant Professor Russell Lai wants to solve practical problems with his strong theoretical background in cryptography.

Aalto strong in international outlook in Times Higher Education ranking

Aalto University ranked among the top 250 in the world
University
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Students on bicycles on Otaniemi campus

An AI model reveals how the body’s defence system recognises skin cancer

The artificial intelligence model could be utilized to enable more effective care for skin cancer patients and could lead to similar breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of other cancers.
Research & Art
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picture of melanoma on human's skin

School of Science’s equality, diversity and inclusion group is looking for volunteers for 2023–2024 – sign up now!

A broad representation from different departments, personnel groups and backgrounds is hoped for.
For Aalto community
University
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Otakaari 1

Oasis of Radical Wellbeing has opened a TikTok channel for Aalto students and for the whole Aalto community

Follow us on TikTok: @aaltowellbeing
University
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TikTok Photo

Aalto University Junior Technology Club for 5th-6th graders in November

In the technology club, students will learn about programming, code games and build devices that can be programmed with electronic components. The first session will be held on 1 November and the registration is open. The primary language of instruction is Finnish.
University
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Hands working on electronics.

Deep technology solves global challenges - Aalto University is a great growth platform for deep tech companies

Deep tech companies that got their start at Aalto University include IQM, ICEYE, Ioncell and Mustekala.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Centimeter-sized silicon chip, which has two parallel superconducting oscillators and the quantum-circuit refrigerators connected to them. Credit: Kuan Yen Tan.

Blow the whistle on energy guzzlers on the campus of Aalto University!

Significant energy saving measures have been taken on the campus for several years, but now we also need your help
Campus, University
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Väre ja Kauppakorkeakoulu aurinkopaneelit Kuva: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto-yliopisto

Aalto University aims at a 15 per cent annual energy saving

The impacts of the measures, targeted at the university buildings, will be monitored for a period of 12 months, after which the next steps will be agreed upon
Campus, Press releases, University
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Reflections of two people on solar panels. Light blue sky is reflected on the background.