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Aalto led consortium GMeRitS awarded Blockchains for Social Good prize
The prize awarded by the Enhanced European Innovation Council EIC is worth a million euros and was granted for work on the social effectiveness of blockchain technology.

Michael Ungeheuer’s paper accepted to be published in the Journal of Banking and Finance
Finance Assistant Professor Michael Ungeheuer’s paper has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Banking and Finance.
Tõnn Talpsepp's paper published in the Journal of Banking and Finance
Dr. Tõnn Talpsepp's joint paper with Kristjan Liivamägi and Tarvo Vaarmets has been published in the Journal of Banking and Finance.
McKinsey Finance Teacher of the Year 2020
Finance Assistant Professor Peter Nyberg has been awarded as the McKinsey Finance Teacher of the Year.

A project led by Professor of Practice Pekka Mattila received funding from the Academy of Finland
The aim of the study is to explain the development of Finnish business management training and to understand the factors affecting it.

Digital Business Master Class jump-starts entirely online
Intense deep-dive to challenge-based learning is more popular than ever, all online for the first time

KPMG investigates their state of diversity and inclusion through the help of Aalto students
Students recommended implementable diversity acts for 2020.

Four corona-related projects received special funding from the Academy of Finland
The projects study the coronavirus, the pandemic and its effects on society. The total amount granted to the four Aalto projects is 730 000 euros.

Professor Henri Schildt: 'Strategic leadership is particularly important during this global crisis'
The Coronavirus pandemic is putting great strain on companies and their employees alike. Moments like these create unique demands for inspired and bold leadership. Academic research provides insights into the organizational and strategic challenges posed by crises. Here are some central ideas that can help strategic leaders weather the storm.

EIT Urban Mobility COVID-19 Crisis Response Call for Proposals 2020
DL: May 31, 2020;
Funding: up to 700 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
Funding: up to 700 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020

Fifth report by the Helsinki GSE Situation Room: The number of layoffs has continued to grow strongly
The report is presented at an open access webinar in Zoom on Thursday, 14 May at 8 am.

EIT Climate-KIC Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020
As part of EIT Climate-KIC own response to the pandemic, Climate-KIC launched our Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020.

EIT Manufacturing Call for Proposals "Response to COVID-19 Crisis"
DL: May 31, 2020;
Funding: 300 - 500 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
Funding: 300 - 500 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020

EIT Community COVID-19 pandemic response
The EIT Community’s response focuses, on the one hand, on the most vulnerable beneficiary groups affected by the crisis, i.e. students, entrepreneurs (start-ups and SMEs) and innovators.

The Financial Times placed Aalto EE again in global Top 50
The rating evaluated open-enrollment programmes as well as for programmes customised for corporate clients.

Fourth report by the Helsinki GSE Situation Room: The growth in the number of applications for unemployment benefit paid by Kela has been greatest in the Uusimaa region
The report is presented at an open access webinar in Zoom on Thursday, 7 May at 8 am.

Third report by the Helsinki GSE Situation Room: Unemployment among the self-employed has increased considerably more than unemployment among employees
The report is presented at an open access webinar in Zoom on Thursday, 30 April at 8 am.

Foundation for Finnish Inventions names new board chair
Juhani Talvela, Lic. Sc. (Tech.), has been appointed as the new chair of the Foundation for Finnish Inventions board. His predecessor continues as a member of the board.

Preparing for multiple scenarios in challenge-based online teaching
Experiences and thoughts on adaptability and online learning from Aalto University’s staff who manage challenge-based learning programs.

The increased importance of law during the coronavirus crisis
The application of national emergency powers acts also impacts international business activities.
