News from the School of Science
Otaniemi already has 1,800 metres of track
The construction of Jokeri Light Rail is under way in Otaniemi. A total of 1,800 metres of track has already been laid on Maarintie, Maarinrannatie and on Lahdenpohjanraitio next to Ring Road I.
What is your dream university like - join the online discussion
Share your thoughts in online discussions following the strategy community event of 8 October.
New Aalto University Open Science and Research Policy was published
The guiding principle of Aalto University Open Science and Research policy is 鈥榓s open as possible, as closed as necessary鈥. This means that research outputs should be open if there is no valid reason to restrict access to them. Aalto University Research Services provides help in research data management and opening publications, data, protocols and code.
Challenge 鈥 let鈥檚 make smart cities!
Smart City Centre of Excellence is announcing an international challenge to find great science intensive ideas.
My tip for you: Plan, prioritise and check your progress
Alexander Savin manages the Low Temperature Laboratory infrastructure and is also a researcher.
High-speed photos shine a light on how metals fail
By combining experimental and theoretical work, researchers discover what happens when metals are stretched to their yield point
Scientists develop a sound device to allow monkeys living in a Finnish zoo to play sounds and music
The use of sounds is a promising way to improve the life and wellbeing of animals living in captivity
Doctoral thesis: organisations that treat employees like children undermine their skill and well-being
Bosses and employees can engage eachother in damaging 鈥減arent-child鈥-like relationships, according to research by Peter Kentt盲. Smart management can avoid these roles, and handle them better when they unavoidably occur.
A new interpretation of quantum mechanics suggests that reality does not depend on the person measuring it
For 100 years scientists have disagreed on how to interpret quantum mechanics. A recent study by Jussi Lindgren and Jukka Liukkonen supports an interpretation that is close to classical scientific principles.
Aalto University joins Node by Slush as the main partner
In the role of the main partner, Aalto will visibly present our university鈥檚 expertise in the field of multidisciplinary research and entrepreneurship.
Dear James Bond of the circular economy 鈥 become an environmental agent on campus!
We will develop and upgrade waste sorting on campus during 2021, and we need help from active members of Aalto University. Register for environmental agent training.
Winners in #myaalto logo campaign selected
The #myaalto logo campaign entrants all depicted inventive and happy creations.
Welcome home, alumni!
Each of the 100,000 Aalto alumni is as welcome to the Aalto community as they were on their very first day.
New detector breakthrough pushes boundaries of quantum computing
A new paper published in Nature shows potential for graphene bolometers to become a game-changer for quantum technology
Contributing to a better future with creativity
Radical creativity is my elixir, it motivates and revitalises my interest in research and the world at large, says assistant professor Elisa Mekler.
My tip for you: Take advantage of your everyday curiosity
Elina develops the management of Aalto's donor relations and fundraising in the field of technical sciences.
Update on Springer and ACM open access agreements
Negotiations with Springer have started 鈥 old open access article quota running out.
ACM negotiations about to begin.
ACM negotiations about to begin.
Attend research data management training
The training introduces research data management from different practical aspects. New training topics include anonymization and reproducibility of research.
How has the coronavirus affected company strategies? - Survey produces information to support decision-making
The information produced in the Aalto University project will help companies make strategy and investment decisions.
Funding for project to design future universities
Europe-wide collaboration aims to make research more open and diverse
