News from the School of Science
Maiju Kokkoniemi has started as specialist in online teaching at the School of Science
Her job is to support teaching staff in the School of Science to find solutions to support students’ learning on campus and online.
Share your thoughts on the future of campus life
Missing campus? Participate in an online discussion on campus development and a virtual community event on 8 October open to all at Aalto.
ELLIS inaugurates 30 research units at leading institutions across Europe
The European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems presented the broad scope of research its units will cover in the field of modern AI.
Can EEG and machine learning predict respiratory difficulties in Covid19 patients?
Researchers are planning to investigate severe respiratory problems in coronavirus patients with EEG and machine learning, to help to predict the need of intensive care treatment of other COVID19 patients.
Nominations are open for the School of Science awards 2020
The 11 November deadline is approaching for the 2020 awards, so get nominating!
Thermophotonics work receives EU funding
Exploratory research into waste-energy recovery awarded Horizon 2020 grant
Aalto Sustainability Hub launches new Green Nudge Team programme for students
The Green Nudge Team programme is currently looking for students interested in a meaningful and hands-on way to contribute to sustainability at Aalto University.
My tip for you: Ask yourself how instead of what kind of work you want to do
Risto Sarvas develops the information networks programme in close cooperation with students.
Shaking Up Tech returns, this time as a virtual open event
This year, the event that encourages young women’s interest in the field of technology is online due to covid-19. The event is open to all upper-secondary school students.
On 8 October, 17-year-old Asa-Marie Kultima assumes the role of Aalto University President in the Girls Takeover campaign
At the beginning of October, the ‘Super Week’ for girls, young people and technology will also host a Shaking up Tech event open to all and select the winner of the youth innovation competition.
Maarit Korpi-Lagg turned her childhood hobbies into a living
As a child, Maarit Korpi-Lagg was interested in the stars and coding, and now she researches the activity of the sun, which could not be done without computer science
Students at Aalto University’s Mikkeli unit diagnosed with coronavirus
First- and second-year students of the bachelor’s programme in Mikkeli will shift to distance education for two weeks.
Turn on the new Teams meeting experience
With the new experience, meetings open in new windows with all meeting controls and functions available at all times. You can also easily share the content from the main Teams window. You will also have new Gallery options available.
Board gives guidance for 2021 budget and 2022–2024 long-term plan
The Aalto University Board convened online on 10 September.
Machine Learning Coffee Seminars continue with a great lineup of speakers
MLCS gathers together people from different fields of science who have at least one thing in common, interest in machine learning
My tip for you: Network, network, network
Leena Plym-Rissanen needs a wide network of Aalto colleagues as well external stakeholders to be successful in her work.
How changing from a state department to multinational corporation is reflected in top management decision-making
A study examined how Sonera's predecessor, the state-owned Telecom Finland, became more internationalised from 1987 to 1998.
High demand for experts in 5G technology - develop your skills with minor studies!
The demand for 5G technology experts and professionals is growing rapidly in leading industrial and service companies. Students of different fields of education at Aalto University can accumulate 5G skills during their minor studies in Communications Engineering.
Aalto 10 km & 5 km sports event cancelled
The organization of all events should be carefully considered so that studying and working on campus can continue safely.
Access control as a part of university strategy - summary of info sharing session with recording
Info sharing session about the new access control policy was held on 25th August. Please find below summary about the session with recording (duration about 1 hour).
