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Research Council of Finland has published panels for winter 2024 call
The next application round for Academy Project Funding, Academy Research Fellowships and Clinical Researcher Funding will open in November 2023, not in September. The call closes on 17.1.2024. Aalto internal deadline is on 7.12.2023. The Research Council of Finland has now published a finalised review panel structure and descriptions of the individual panels for the upcoming winter 2024 call for applications. The call will be published in late October.
Konsta Klemetti: Creative artistic thinking and finding surprising perspectives are ingrained in me
'It has been fun and enlightening to discover that there is a tribe, i.e., like-minded people at Aalto. Everyone accepts an idea, no matter how crazy it is. The culture is open-minded and accepting in a fun way.'
Register for training in research data management and open science
New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2023 are open.
Unique opportunity for Professor Hele Savin to carry out academic research at company premises
The Finnish Research Impact Foundation funding allows professors to concentrate on research and utilize the practical expertise of companies.
Does ChatGPT make us lazy?
FCAI hosted a discussion on using ChatGPT for research at Tiedekulma in August.
Experience Aalto University at Helsinki Design Week
Aalto University is once again widely represented in Helsinki Design Week's official programme, all throughout the festival on 8 – 17 September 2023. Come and explore Aalto at HDW through exhibitions and events – see this list to explore what, where and when!
Human, animal, machine: How three researchers reveal the dynamics of power across disciplines
Whenever humans interact – with other humans, animals or technology – there are always power dynamics at play. Three researchers from different disciplines explain how they bring to light the hidden ways power is used in human interactions.
Innovative metal recovery technique: turning low-concentration solutions into valuable resources
EDRR: a recent review article explores latest developments of a novel method for efficient precious metal recovery and creation of high-value-added materials
Openings: Creativity helps us navigate the invisible
Riikka Mäkikoskela’s leading article in Aalto University Magazine describes the combination of rational reasoning, emotional intelligence and radical creativity as an invisible tool in order to birth something new.
Seed funding call for major interdisciplinary research proposal planning is open
Aalto internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. The internal funding call closes 15th of October 2023.
Guidelines on good scientific practice and research integrity (RI guidelines) updated
Tutkimuseettisen neuvottelukunnan (TENK) antama Hyvän tieteellisen käytännön ohjeistus (HTK-ohje) on uudistunut. The guidelines have been drafted by TENK in cooperation with the Finnish research community.
New Aalto Distinguished Professor Riitta Salmelin traces the brain’s own ‘fingerprint’
Riitta Salmelin believes that her field of brain imaging has matured to a stage where questions ignored in the early days can now be addressed
Are you our new ELEC Data Agent?
Apply to be the next Data Agent from the School of Electrical Engineering.
Everyday choices: Ken Dooley, what makes a building smart?
This professor of practice wants to solve frustrating problems with simple tools.
Riitta Hari: The exploration of the human brain and mind is captivating
'According to Olli Lounasmaa, ten meters is a distance where half of the information gets lost: the further you are from another researcher, the fewer unexpected conversations arise, and the more refreshing science gossip goes unheard. This is food for thought for remote workers as well.'
Aalto Photonics Flagship Seed Funding Call for Collaborative Projects is Open till September 15, 2023
The call seeks proposals to introduce novel scientific, technological, business, and/or artistic ideas that explore photonic technologies to foster robust collaboration among the partners of Academy of Finland PREIN flagship. Researchers from all schools of Aalto University are invited to propose new openings.
Aalto University Data Hub: Data Suggestion Tool to Facilitate Data Sharing, Transparency and Demand Mapping
The Aalto University Data Hub collects, disseminates and develops research data for Aalto researchers. Explore data sources on our website, and help diversify our catalogue with our new suggestion tool!
Unite! Seed Fund Awards Funding to Eight Applications with Aalto University's Involvement
Unite! Seed Fund supports bottom-up proposals from teachers, researchers and students.
How could Augmented Reality change the learning experience on campus? Online Hybrid Lab welcomes its new member, Teresa Rizzi.
As a member of Online Hybrid Team, Teresa is doing her internship and working on her master thesis about Augmented Reality from a User Experience designer point of view.
