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How to create things that don鈥檛 exist
The newest theoretical physics professor at Aalto calculates what we need to do to create electronic states that can鈥檛 otherwise exist in nature, and how we can harness them for quantum computing
Towards a better world by understanding context and user
Studies in information networks helped Pietari Keskinen to realise that making the world a better place calls for understanding of context, instead of hard technology.
HowUTeach - self-reflection tool for higher education teachers
HowUTeach is part of the UniHow product family of digital reflection and feedback systems, developed at the University of Helsinki.
From autumn 2019, the questionnaire is piloted at Aalto University. The data collected is used, for instance, to develop the individualized feedback that the system will provide the respondents. HowUTeach is in development stage.
From autumn 2019, the questionnaire is piloted at Aalto University. The data collected is used, for instance, to develop the individualized feedback that the system will provide the respondents. HowUTeach is in development stage.
Research data events open to all
RDA Plenary co-located events on research data and open science, on 21-22 October, open to all.
Antti Ikonen and MA students in New Media to win Grand Prix in ISA2019
The soundscape design for Helsinki New Children鈥檚 Hospital has been awarded a Grand Prix in International Sound Awards 2019.
We need to redesign everything鈥攂ut how?
Meeting sustainable development goals requires more collaboration between disciplines.
Diesel from wasteflows and other alternatives to fossil fuels
Renewable diesel, made from biomasses and waste flows, produces up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than normal diesel
Promoting climate change adaptation in Europe from the local level
Aalto University is leading a European project aiming to find ways to adapt to climate change. The focus is in mobilizing society by creating local networks.
Applying for reasearch leaves or artistic leaves at ARTS, open yearly until 30 November
Applying for reasearch leave at ARTS, open yearly until 30 November
Updated guidelines for human research ethics
Materials and support in research ethics available for Aalto researchers
SELECT for Cities project closing the testing phase
During the summer months, CKIR has been deeply involved in engaging users in a testing process, related to urban solutions developed for Helsinki citizens and tourists.
Spider silk is created by adding spider DNA to microbes
Researchers studying spiders have produced a synthetic biomaterial that can, in future, be used to make a multitude of products from clothes to car parts.
Circular economy workshop series brings cross-university collaboration
Upcoming workshop series aims to be a forum for knowledge sharing in circular economy and cross-disciplinary communication for successful collaborations.
Innovative Approach to Circular Economy
Aalto University's innovative pilot course studied the circular economy, arts and systemic changes.
The trip to Venice鈥攊n the words of the students
Contemporary design students spent a week in Venice setting up the exhibition and gathering soil samples for the research.
Studying vision in pitch-darkness shines light on how a mammal鈥檚 brain drives behaviour
Neuroscientists link mammalian behaviour to its underlying neural code at the unprecedented resolution of individual nerve impulses for the first time.
Paper by Juha Joenv盲盲r盲 & al. cited in institutionalinvestor.com.
The paper 鈥漈ext Sophistication and Sophisticated Investors鈥 by Assistant Professor Juha Joenv盲盲r盲 & al. has been cited in an article by Amy Whyte in institutionalinvestor.com.
Five MSc students awarded for health-related theses 鈥 Alko made a donation inspired by students鈥 attempt to empty their store
According to Alexander Frey, Vice Director of Life Science Technologies program, the results influence on future health-related research