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Up to 80% of work on construction sites is inefficient, and also safety is affected by constant interruptions

Most of the work carried out on construction sites does not directly affect the actual progress of the work. However, a recent doctoral dissertation found an easy way to improve construction productivity and, at the same time, well-being: monitoring employees' activities.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Construction worker looking straight to camera

Training in open research, including AI, ethics, data visualisation, and more – register now

New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2024 are open.
Research & Art
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Yellow post-it notes with different white symbols on them and a hand grabbing one of the notes.

Introducing four new professors at the School of Engineering

Professors of Practice Hannele Holttinen and Teemu Manderbacka and Assistant Professors Mikko Suominen and Risto Ojala were appointed to the career path of professors during January-June 2024.
Appointments
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Jani Romanoff to continue as Vice Dean for Education at the School of Engineering

Romanoff is an accomplished teacher and educational developer who enjoys working with others to find systemic solutions.
Appointments
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Vice Dean for Education at the School of Engineering Jani Romanoff. Photo: Joonas Lehtovaara / Aalto University

Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 gathered open science experts from all over Finland

Over 90 participants attended in person and 90 listened in Zoom a range of presentations on artificial intelligence, legal and security issues and data management, alongside the latest news on open science activities in Finland. The event was organised by Aalto University, VTT and Open Science Coordination in Finland.
Campus, Research & Art
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Anne Sunikka, Anton Sigfrids and Pekka Marttinen

Energy consumption at swimming halls can be cut by up to a third, thanks to a new tool

The tool, developed by researchers at Aalto University, is intended for the project and pre-planning phase of new swimming halls and for planning the renovations of old ones.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Swimming hall. Photo: Pixabay

Publication Forum seeks new panellists for term 2025-2028

If you are interested in becoming a panel member of the Publication Forum (Julkaisufoorumi, Jufo), apply by 15.6.2024.
Research & Art
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Civil Engineering invites companies to participate in future development work

A stakeholder event organized by the Department of Civil Engineering has already become a spring tradition. Civil Engineering Day was held on April 25 in Dipoli Otaniemi.
Cooperation
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Skanskan kehitysjohtaja Jan Elfving esiintyy Rakennustekniikan päivässä 2024

Aalto Open Science Award ceremony brought together Aaltonians to discuss open science

Last week we gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2023 and discuss open science matters with the Aalto community.
Awards and Recognition, Campus, Research & Art
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Professor Riikka Puurunen, Professor Patrick Rinke and IT Application Owner Lara Ejtehadian holding sunflowers and diplomas

Join us for the first Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony

All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required!
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be hosted by Aalto University

Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be held at Aalto University’s Otaniemi campus and in Zoom 3.–4.6.2024. Please register by May 3.
Campus, Cooperation, Research & Art
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Otaniemi seafront pictured in the summer with the Aalto logo and event title, and VTT and Open Science logos overlayed.

School of Engineering seeks new vice dean for research

The School of Engineering is looking for vice dean for research, for a term beginning on 1 August 2024.
For Aalto community
University
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Aalto University, A-logo around campus, photo Mikko Raskinen

Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Foundation grants awarded for 2023

In 2023, the foundation awarded four grants, worth 15 000 euros in total.
Awards and Recognition
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Award photo

Aalto Open Science Award Honorary Mention 2023 – Professor Riikka Puurunen leads by example to foster sustainable open science

We interviewed professor Riikka Puurunen, head of Catalysis research group at the School of Chemical Engineering, who received an honorary mention in the first Aalto Open Science Award.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Professor Riikka Puurunen, Catalysis Research group, Aalto Open Science Award, Honorary mention

Aalto Open Science Award Third Place Awardee 2023 – Intelligent Robotics Research Group with the Robotic Manipulation of Deformable Objects project

We interviewed the Intelligent Robotics Research Group with the Robotic Manipulation of Deformable Objects project, 3rd place awardees of the first Aalto Open Science Award.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Two of the awardees and their robotic arm all holding colorful mugs. Aalto Open Science Award, Honorary mention.

A view of 2023 and cheers for its highlights at ENG Awards Gala

The annual Dean's Awards recognised worthy efforts in research, education, impact, and service.
Awards and Recognition, University
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Dean Kari Tammi giving a presentation.

Aalto Open Science Award Winner 2023 – Aalto Materials Digitalization Platform (AMAD)

We interviewed the AMAD team, winners of the first Aalto Open Science Award.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Lara Ejtehadian, Patrick Rinke, and Ilari Lähteenmäki sitting with coffee mugs and smiling to the camera.

Tandem Industry Academia 2025 call for postdocs, Aalto’s internal deadline 20.3.2025

The Finnish Research Impact Foundation, Tandem Industry Academia (TIA) funding intends to support joint research projects between academic and industrial partners and to promote mobility across the academia-business interface.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Follow @aallonteekkarit on TikTok!

The videos give you a glimpse into the life of a technology student and tell you more about the different programmes and majors
Studies
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@aallonteekkarit TikTok-tili

Valmet inaugurates sponsored lecture hall in Otaniemi

'We have a long cooperation with Aalto University and want to strengthen it further. We need future employees from various backgrounds and programs', says Valmet's President and CEO Pasi Laine.
Cooperation
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Pasi Laine