News from the School of Science
New study explains why superconductivity takes place in graphene
Theoretical physicists take important step in development of high temperature superconductors

Researchers develop new methods for studying materials at the smallest possible scale
Combining machine learning and atomic force microscopy allows researchers to see the chemical structures of 3D molecules

How to find information on coronavirus?
Updates on the coronavirus can be found on Aalto University website and on the THL.fi website.

Take a campus survey – the survey is open until March 11
Share your opinion about your university environment, and you can win great prizes!

HUS and Aalto University establish a joint professorship
The professorship represents a new opening in the two organisations’ long and fruitful history of cooperation

#timetolevelup creates a community to support your work and studies
Take your work and studies at Aalto to the next level and you can start by putting Microsoft Teams to full use.

Finnish Culture Foundation allocates nearly one million euros of grants ɫɫÀ²
The grants are allocated to 32 Aalto University applicants and working groups. The largest individual grant is awarded to Professor Matti Liski for his working group that studies the market impacts of the energy transition

Juha Siivola encourages researchers to innovate and think of ways to commercialise their work
'In addition to having a long-term academic goal, it would be good to think about possible short-term results,' says Siivola, who works as an innovation advisor.

New high-tech mouthwash uses light to kill harmful bacteria on teeth
The new method developed by Finnish researchers is based on dual-light photodynamic therapy. The method doesn’t interfere with friendly bacteria in the mouth, or cause bacterial resistance

Young programmers competed at Aalto – competitions help improve one's programming skills and can even open the doors to university
Good performance at the Finnish Olympiad in Informatics can help upper secondary school students get into a Finnish university to study technology and pursue a career as a successful coder

Disruptions in water distribution in the Otaniemi area
HSY announced that there will be a break in the water supply distribution in the Otaniemi area on Wed 19.2. (Konemiehentie 2 and Tietotie 1), Fri 21.2. (Maarintie 8), Thu 5.3. (Vuorimiehentie 2).

Both physicians and nurses in Finland are dissatisfied with the usability of electronic health record systems
According to a recent study, nurses’ and physicians’ views on what aspect of the systems should be developed differ from each other, however

The latest installation talks available on video
Aalto University's newly tenured professors reveal the secrets of fashion history and science of security, among other things.

Hundreds of ideas from community event to build a sustainable future
Planning of development actions for the new strategy began at the community event on 31 January.

Changes to access policy at Aalto University aims for a smoother campus experience
An updated access policy is based on an open campus and easy sharing of shared facilities

Access control changing on the Otaniemi campus
Due to the changes in the locking and access control system at Aalto University, mobility in the university buildings is changing also to students.

New research centre will promote research and development of autonomous systems
The multidisciplinary Aalto Center for Autonomous Systems (ACAS) focuses on research and development of intelligent transport systems, factories and infrastructures.

Building with wood is a climate-friendly option – the Wood Wonders exhibition provides five interesting viewpoints on construction
Forest wood used in buildings can bind carbon for centuries. Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality, reduces the need for heating and air conditioning – and provides pleasure.

CME alumnus Adam Lim: ‘I wish we’d had more time together!’
AVP summer school alumnus Adam from SUTD Singapore University of Technology & Design shares his experiences attending Creating Multidimensional Experiences last summer.

An onboarding buddy helps with a smooth start
The 'buddy' is a new employee’s colleague who supports her or him in settling into the workplace and working culture.
