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Well moderated! Focus on growth and cryptocurrencies in the discussion between the President of the Republic and Aalto University students

Given a chance to step into big shoes was a show of confidence – and characteristic of Aalto University, says economics student Elina Rauvala, who moderated the event that paved the way for the upcoming Kultaranta Talks.
University
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Kuvassa opiskelija Elina Rauvala ja tasavallan presidentti Sauli Niinistö keskustelevat Harald Herlin -oppimiskeskuksessa järjestetyssä Kultaranta-keskustelussa. Taustalla näkyy tuotantotiimiä. Kuvan otti Jessica Sinikoski.

Alumnus Jukka Kajan: Even good things have to be marketed, otherwise they won't fly

Our marketing alumnus Jukka Kajan founded Joukon Voima, a crowdfunding platform for sustainable projects, and now works with plant-based food and plant proteins at Verso Food. ‘In my career, I have always been involved in the transition of various industries.’
Cooperation, Studies
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Jukka Kajan. Kuvaaja: Aino Huotari

Focusing on the liveability of small shrinking cities

The uneven spatial development increases the number of deprived localities everywhere and turns it into a global challenge.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Taantuvista pienkaupungeista on tullut maailmanlaajuinen ilmiö - tutkimushanke etsii keinoja palauttaa kuihtuvien kaupunkien elinvoimaisuutta. Kansainvälisen hankkeen esimerkkikohteena Suomessa on Puolangan kunta.

Call for Papers: Animals, Plants, Bryophytes, Lichen and Fungi in Contemporary Art and Research

Research in Arts and Education journal welcomes manuscripts for the February 2022 Issue.

The special issue of Research in Arts and Education focuses on exploring research with species other than humans. Diverse approaches to research and art are welcomed, including artistic research, theoretical and philosophical texts, art historical, postqualitative research, research working with art & science, educational and arts-based research.
Research & Art
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photo of lichens on a tree trunk

Specialised networks to provide information security

We all know that any information shared on the internet is not necessarily private. However, specialised networks with mobile access would offer isolation from the internet, and therefore, better information security.
Aalto Magazine
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Kuvituskuvassa mieshenkilö istuu näyttöruudun edessä, josta lähtee yhteyksiä erilaisiin laitteisin, ketjuun on merkitty kirjaimet VPN sekä lukkojen kuvia

A path to graphene topological qubits

Researchers demonstrate that magnetism and superconductivity can coexist in graphene, opening a pathway towards graphene-based topological qubits
Press releases
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A cartoon showing a graphene lattice with a strip of blue in the middle representing the topological superconductor

Three Aalto researchers were elected members of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters

The Academy invites distinguished academics and scientists to become members.
Professor Mauri Kostiainen, Professor Matti Liski and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco from Aalto were elected this year.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Maniscalco, Sabrina, Liski, Matti ja Kostiainen, Mauri

Everyday choices: Kaie Kubjas, why does mathematics feel safe?

For a professor of mathematics, logical thinking is as important as the provability of results.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Kaie Kubjas katsoo lähikuvassa sivulle, hänet on kuvattu lasiseinän läpi, jolloin seinälle kirjoitetut matemaattiset kaavat heijastuvat hänen ylleen.

Oops: Research data at the mercy of weather and insects

Assistant Professor Miri Stryjan learned how small bumps along the way could affect the big picture.
Aalto Magazine
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Kuvituskuvassa Miri Stryjan vetää tussilla viivaa taustalla olevasta piirretystä Afrikan kartasta, jonka yllä leijuu muistiinpanopapereita.

Friendly bacteria at centre stage

Bacteria that eat nitrogen and organic matter are part of processes that can be developed for treating wastewater with less energy and emissions.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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MIkroskooppikuva bakteerista

A sport for gentleman thugs

Rugby is a tough contact sport that requires players to absorb constant hits while maintaining absolute trust in their teammates in every situation – not unlike research work.
Aalto Magazine
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Kolme miestä pelaamassa rugbyä, kuva: Aki-Pekka Sinikoski

Researchers developing safe and affordable way to produce antibodies with aim of global access to treatment

New method uses yeast to grow antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses.
Research & Art
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Antibodies

Cooperative business veteran Taavi Heikkilä starts his new post at Aalto University

Heikkilä’s Executive in Residence position has been established with donated funds. Cooperative business is stronger in Finland than anywhere else in the world, which is why donors believe it is important to invest in research and teaching in this field and in collaboration between businesses and the university.
Appointments, Press releases
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Kuvassa näkyy elokuun 1. päivänä Executive in Residence -tehtävässä aloittava Taavi Heikkilä. Kuva on SOK:n kuva.

The Smart Energy Transition project was aimed at helping decision-makers and companies understand the energy transition

The work on energy transition research will continue in future projects.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Aalto ENG solar panels student Image: Unto Rautio

Physicist Mika A. Sillanpää wins a multi-million euro research grant to support work reconciling quantum mechanics and general relativity

The team is trying to solve a hundred-year-old mystery of physics with the help of small gold spheres and extremely low temperatures. The observation of tiny gravitational forces between vibrating spheres may solve the mystery.
Press releases
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The highly competed ERC Advanced Grant, awarded to leading top researchers, is the third ERC grant won by Professor Mika A. Sillanpää. In 2009, he received the ERC Starting Grant targeted at talented young researchers and, in 2013, he was awarded the ERC Consolidator Grant intended for top researchers establishing their careers. Picture: Aalto University.

Share your ideas for the Aalto University Equality Plan 2022–2024

How should we develop the equality, diversity and inclusion of the Aalto community? Member of Aalto community, please share your views on the Aalto.fi discussion by 7 June
University
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A group of people laughing together outside in a tent

Battery parts can be recycled without crushing or melting

New recycling method replenishes lithium in electrodes while keeping existing structure intact – and performance is nearly as good as new ones
Press releases, Research & Art
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akun elektrodeja tutkimuskaapissa

Pinja Helasuo, preparing for Wappu: We are in this together

According to physics student Pinja Helasuo, the most challenging thing in daily life during COVID-19 has been tolerating spending all the time in the same room. The Guild of Physics and Helasuo’s closest friends and family have helped her cope. Helasuo was also involved in launching the WappuApu fundraising campaign to prevent student loneliness.
Incidents, Studies
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Photo: Tuukka Mattlar.

ENRIO 2021 congress takes place online on 27-29 September

The main themes of the congress are research integrity in open science and EU data protection laws. Registration opens on 3 May.
Research & Art
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Aalto in top 50 for responsible consumption and production in THE Impact Ranking

The University Impact Ranking by the Times Higher Education University assesses universities against the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
University
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Three students walking on campus on sunny day