News from the School of Science
Aalto University emphasises sustainable development and publishes appointments
Jussi Impi枚 appointed to lead sustainable development activities as Head of Sustainable Solutions and Katja R枚nkk枚 appointed as Senior Communications Specialist.
Riikka M盲kikoskela, Doctor of Arts, appointed as Head of Radical Creativity
Creativity is an important capability as we spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew our society. A culture of radical creativity supports learning from exploration, experimentation and failure.
Evading the uncertainty principle in quantum physics
New technique gets around 100-year-old rule of quantum physics for the first time
Aalto 5G Network for research use
The Aalto 5G Network is now available for research use. Researchers and Aalto partners may test mobile applications in a closed 5G environment.
Researchers develop better way to determine safe drug doses for children
New research on organ maturation models could lead to improvements in drug development
鈥淲hat I鈥檓 really looking forward to is hanging out!鈥
We鈥檙e interviewing our students about their experience of studying during covid. Here, we speak to Afrin Hossain about her year
Enrolment for the academic year 2021-2022
The enrolment period for students for the next academic year has begun on 3.5.2021. Deployment of Sisu will cause some changes to enrolment process in the beginning of August 2021.
Physics graduate and supervisor reflect on challenges and shared success of PhD dissertation work
Physics graduate Aaro V盲kev盲inen tells how he successfully overcame multiple challenges during his dissertation work
Investing in your development
As life-wide learners, we learn from formal courses and training, from our colleagues and on-the-job at work. Here鈥檚 how.
Data management plan process of the Academy of Finland has changed
Beneficiaries of the Academy of Finland need to submit a data management plan for Aalto Research Services for review. Research Services support writing the plan by providing a DMP review service.
Moving forward with Sisu 鈥 Important dates for teachers
To get ready for the upcoming academic year 2021-2022 with our new system, Sisu, we have gathered some important dates that are especially important for teaching personnel.
Well moderated! Focus on growth and cryptocurrencies in the discussion between the President of the Republic and Aalto University students
Given a chance to step into big shoes was a show of confidence 鈥 and characteristic of Aalto University, says economics student Elina Rauvala, who moderated the event that paved the way for the upcoming Kultaranta Talks.
Self-management makes work more engaging, reduces stress, and speeds up recovery
Responses from 2,000 Finns show that being able to influence the way they work increases wellbeing, whereas controlling hierarchies likely lead to burnout
The builders of digital trust
A society gone online needs encrypters, white hats and appropriately suspicious citizens.
MFA identification mandatory for students
MFA (Multifactor Authentication) is a standard method for protecting cloud services. MFA identification will become mandatory for students during the spring. MFA is already in use by Aalto's staff. It offers better protection for user accounts because in addition to the user name and password, a potential attacker also needs access to the additional authentication method you specify.
Data is the new water: employees鈥 experiences of data use 鈥 part 2
Outi Elina Kansanen and Mikko Inkinen share their experiences of the opportunities and challenges related to data use.
A path to graphene topological qubits
Researchers demonstrate that magnetism and superconductivity can coexist in graphene, opening a pathway towards graphene-based topological qubits
Three Aalto researchers were elected members of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
The Academy invites distinguished academics and scientists to become members.
Professor Mauri Kostiainen, Professor Matti Liski and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco from Aalto were elected this year.
Professor Mauri Kostiainen, Professor Matti Liski and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco from Aalto were elected this year.
Conquering the world with refurbished phones
Sami Marttinen bought a phone through an online flea market, but never actually got the device. This incident spurred the creation of used iPhone refurbisher and seller Swappie, which is growing rapidly across Europe.
Everyday choices: Kaie Kubjas, why does mathematics feel safe?
For a professor of mathematics, logical thinking is as important as the provability of results.
