News from the School of Science
Wellbeing at work survey 2021: these are our joint development actions as a university
The development actions will cover two areas: Coping and thriving in the changing work environment, and Inclusive workplace
Changes in the learning services at the School of Science - Veruscka Xavier Filgueira started as a digital learning specialist
Veruscka Xavier Filgueira started as a digital learning specialist at Aalto in January. She is joining the Learning Services team at the School of Science. Her focus will be on providing support in the use of digital learning environments and on developing digitally aided teaching. She will also work together with the other pedagogical staff to promote the continuous development of teaching and learning practices in SCI.
We are building the future of learning together with all Finnish higher education institutions
The Digivision 2030 brings benefits to the learner, and the first pilots will be launched already this year.
Aalto researchers contribute to fusion energy record
Record-breaking 59 megajoules of sustained fusion energy demonstrate potential of fusion to deliver safe, low-carbon energy
A new approach for detecting ultra-low-energy photons
Professor Jukka Pekola and Doctoral Candidate Bayan Karimi from Aalto University propose a new approach to measure the energy of single microwave photons. These low energy quanta are emitted by artificial quantum systems such as superconducting qubits. Detecting them continuously has been challenging but would be useful in quantum information processing and other quantum technologies.
Participatory research to improve artificial intelligence based public sector services and empower citizens
Multidisciplinary research team invites citizens, civil servants and software developers to identify risks and potential of algorithmic services – and helps providers address upcoming EU regulations
Space 21 - a project space for experimentation!
Space 21, a project space for the use of all Aalto community, opened its doors in spring 2022
Learning from the brain: Stéphane Deny uses insights from neuroscience for better artificial intelligence
Machine learning models typically need gigantic data sets and a lot of energy, whereas the brain consumes as much power as a single light bulb. Aalto’s new assistant professor uses neuroscience to make computer programs more efficient.
Summer Job Day 2022 fluently turned into a virtual event
Summer Job Day 2022 recruitment fair was organized virtually on 19-20 January 2022 on JobTeaser.
Advisory board feedback offers praise and suggestions for improvement
The review report brings together remarks and recommendations of all schools’ advisory boards
Bayer, Aalto and HUS expand collaboration – artificial intelligence to support clinical drug trials
The project is led by Bayer and seeks to build an innovation ecosystem of companies, universities and representatives of the health sector, making Finland a top country in clinical research.
EUR 11 million for research infrastructures
The Academy of Finland funding strengthens, among other things, fabrication of micro and nanostructures, quantum and high-performance computing, biomedical imaging, future wireless networks, and arctic research
Virtual reality game can assess children's ADHD symptoms
By simulating the challenges of everyday life, a new VR game can help diagnose and perhaps treat ADHD
New professor Laure Mercier de Lépinay: It is important to stay flexible in our understanding of the world
Laure Mercier de Lépinay I continue to study microwave optomechanics which can allow us to uncover new fundamental physics.
Recommendation on special arrangements for student athletes
Aalto is adopting a recommendation for special arrangements that may be granted for student athletes that are members of Urhea foundation. A student may ask for special arrangements in courses.
Check out the joint priorities for 2022 to support your goal setting
The three priorities for 2022 are Wellbeing for all, Joy of learning and Quality together
Peter Liljeroth becomes new vice-dean at School of Science
Liljeroth is responsible for research and impact
Where would you like to sit down, which part of the campus needs garden benches? Leave your proposal!
Propose where new garden benches and different kinds of plants will be set up to the campus in spring 2022.
Theory U - How to lead from the future while it emerges?
Creative people, like artists and scientists, invent and create the new by stepping from the visible world into the invisible world of imagination, and then returning back into the visible. We all can develop our sensitivity, intuition and leadership capabilities to increase creativity.
