News from the School of Science
‘You can change the world in this field!’ – Two technology alumni talk about their careers
Maaret Pyhäjärvi and Niina Kajovuori, who work with testing automation at Vaisala, encourage students to choose courses covering different fields

Near futures online exhibition provides a view into future solutions
The socially impactful projects of the master's students who graduated in the academic year 2019–2020 are now on display in an online exhibition.

The impact of the Coronavirus on access control changes
The changing of locks at Aalto University will proceed normally during the summer despite the corona pandemic.

Major breakthrough in extremely water-repellent materials makes them durable enough for the real world
A new armour-plated superhydrophobic material has been developed for potential uses in medical equipment, solar panels and more

Should corporate boards be involved in the strategy of companies?
When company boards get involved in the management’s strategy, accountability can be compromised

Three brain research projects receive Academy of Finland funding
The three projects examine the long-term effects of premature birth, emotional states within groups, and children's brain activity during language processing. The total sum granted to these Aalto projects is about EUR one million.

This is what a more sustainable world looks like: Wood-based glitter, electric-powered boats and printed solar cells
The Aalto University Designs for a Cooler Planet event will showcase inspiring future scenarios during this coming September. The exhibition aims to show that collaboration between designers, researchers and stakeholders will lead to better solutions for people and the environment.

A critical cascade
New Nature Physics paper shows how quantum particles approach an elusive critical regime in a quasiperiodic structure.

Seeking scientific videos and images for use in an artist project
Visiting researcher at Aalto CHEM Matthew C. Wilson is developing an experimental film and seeking researchers whose work involves or could involve capturing video, producing moving images of any type, or sequencing still images.

Campus art competition open to the whole Aalto community seeks works for outdoor areas
The main themes are sustainability, radical creativity and entrepreneurship.

Funding from the Academy of Finland for research projects in biosciences, health and society
The funding granted ɫɫÀ²'s six Academy Projects and one clinical researcher post totals 2.3 million euros.

Two sponsored lecture halls for Saab at Maarintie 8
Companies can support the university's activities and develop their employer brand among students by sponsoring lecture halls. In exchange for an annual fee, the company may name a lecture hall and influence its interior design.

Four corona-related projects received special funding from the Academy of Finland
The projects study the coronavirus, the pandemic and its effects on society. The total amount granted to the four Aalto projects is 730 000 euros.

New collaboration with researchers in Moscow to study impact of cultural background on brain activity
Iiro Jääskeläinen receives funding from the Russian mega-grant programme to study how cultural background affects thinking and emotions

Updated safety instructions for campus facilities
Instructions are for laboratory and research, classrooms and exams, and students.

Design Inside brings design education to all Aalto students
Design offers tools and new perspectives that would not be found otherwise. . It can help make a difference in every field. That is why Aalto University wants all students to have access to design education.

What prevents us from making the most of the IoT? Aalto researchers developed ways to make IoT truly ubiquitous
For his doctoral dissertation, Óscar Novo DÃaz researched the technical challenges that prevent us from using the full potential of the Internet of Things

Jokeri Light Rail excavation on Otaniementie to start in June
The excavation work on Otaniementie will start in June. Blasting will be carried out 1–3 times a day. The excavation work will last for approximately three months.

Modelling confirms: Isolating the ill and prioritising remote work are key strategies in combating the coronavirus
Researchers emphasise that longer indoor exposure times and closer proximity to others bring greater risk of infection. Avoiding overlapping shifts and a good ventilation can improve workplace safety.
