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Arts and creativity in stimulating innovation and technologies with a human touch
The know-how on sustainability that Finnish society, educational system, and industries have been long excelling in, is something that the world is eagerly willing to learn from Finland and other Nordic communities.
'Mathematics is a bridge between different disciplines'
Psychology, medicine and philosophy are some of the subjects that Silja Sormunen has studied. That is why Complex Systems, part of Life Science Technologies programme, felt like just the thing she had been looking for. She is also in the Doctoral Track programme.
Strategic Research Council (SRC) asks for proposals for the next research themes – have your say!
The online survey will start the theme preparation process for 2021 at the SRC.
Aalto University ranked third best European university in Computer Science
According to the Best Global Universities rankings by the U.S. News, Aalto University is the best Finnish university in Computer Science and globally its ranking is #33
Everyday choices: How would you fill waste land, Tuukka Saarimaa?
Whether land gets used to build a park or a high-rise, this Professor of Urban Economics would ensure that any solution is the result of careful consideration.
Ironing tunes
Technology can make an instrumentalist out of anyone. The brain loves music, but you need to be careful with the ears.
A teeny-weeny sensor with an enormous task
A sensor just a few thousandths of a millimetre across can inform physicians of the effectiveness of treatment.
The science of light is everywhere
Photonics is everywhere, and not just in nature. It figures abundantly in research, industry and business, and not always in the most obvious places.
Results in review: DiCtion is digitalising construction workflows
The DiCtion seminar explored reasons for why digitalisation has thus far done little to increase productivity at construction sites.
Professor wins international prize for research on decision-making
Emeritus Professor Raimo P. Hämäläinen’s career celebrated with the 2019 Frank P. Ramsey Medal
Martin Andraud: Research work is much like doing sports
Assistant professor Martin Andraud combines artificial intelligence research with integrated circuit design to develop more energy-efficient and adaptable everyday devices
Open Data will change science radically – experts gather to Otaniemi to discuss common guidelines and best practices
The Plenary Meeting of the Research Data Alliance is one of the most important regular events in the area of Open Data, says Professor Pekka Orponen.
Northern lights are the most visible sign of the Sun's activity – and other facts about our closest star
The Sun has been studied at Aalto University's Metsähovi Radio Observatory over 40 years. These observations form the basis for solar radio maps that provide researchers with an insight into the Sun’s behaviour, for example.
Aalto University presents six concepts on renewable biomaterials at Dutch Design Week
CHEMARTS exhibition showcases fascinating recyclable prototypes which are toxic-free, recyclable and don't release micro-plastics.
Researchers watch quantum knots untie
After first reporting the existence of quantum knots, Aalto University & Amherst College researchers now report how the knots behave
Elias Rantapuska: Markets fluctuate, and so do investors
This Professor of Finance knows that investing one’s own money is not just a rational process. Welcome to learn more at Installation Talks 30 October!
Strategic Research Council’s (SRC) research themes for 2020 decided – call text to be published in the end of November
The Finnish Government has made a decision on the themes for strategic research for 2020.
Mika Järvinen turns slag and carbon dioxide into profitable business
Professor of Energy Technology believes that science should come up with solutions to major environmental problems
Everyone benefits from corporate financial reporting
Artificial intelligence, balancing between global and local issues, and increased stress upon social and environmental issues bring challenges for future accountants.
