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Risto Rajala appointed as Full Professor in Service Engineering and Management
Professor Rajala’s research examines management of technology firms’ service operations.
New flagship brings together excellence in quantum technology
Aalto University is also involved in three other new flagships of the Research Council of Finland – the flagships of digital water expertise, education, and mathematical imaging and modelling
Respond to the campus survey, make an impact, and win Fat lunches!
The annual campus survey is once again measuring the functionality and comfort of the campus, that is, the campus experience. The survey is open from October 25 to November 10, 2023.
Aalto University to coordinate Finnish quantum initiatives in latest national flagship programme
The flagship unites dozens of research institutions, companies, and startups in new collaborative front
Light rail line 15 started operating – changes to getting around Otaniemi campus
Cross the tracks with caution, take into account other traffic
Researchers create the most water-repellent surface ever
Revised method to create hydrophobic surfaces has implications for any technology where water meets a solid surface, from optics and microfluidics to cooking
Nordic Five Tech annual student union summit strengthens Nordic collaboration
The two-day event focused on strengthening Nordic student union collaboration among leading technical universities.
Something new and something old as Campus Sustainability Champions
This year, numerous community-submitted proposals vied for the title of Campus Sustainability Champion.
Reset before you leave – etiquette for using common learning spaces
Remember to return a learning space to its original layout.
New Assistant Professor Oscar Kivinen wants to expand Finnish mathematics research
Kivinen, originally an Aalto University graduate, joins Department of Mathematics and Systems analysis early September
Summer internship opened doors to quantum physics research, new friendships and travel
Master’s student Duarte Feiteira from Portugal spent summer doing internship at Aalto Science Institute international summer research programme
Maintain your first aid skills, practice using a defibrillator
A practice unit for using a defibrillator has been placed in a conference room in Dipoli.
Light rail line 15 started operating on 21 of October
Remember to always use care and caution near tracks. Light rail line 15 started operating between Itäkeskus in Helsinki and Keilaniemi in Espoo on Saturday 21 October.
Wihuri Foundation awards major funding for multidisciplinary research of future energy systems
The project will receive a total of €750,000 over four years, and the foundation will also support other Aaltonian endeavours, such as synthetic biology research and encouraging early-stage entrepreneurs.
Bo Zhao believes machine learning systems will become like dictionaries – everyday tools we all use to solve problems
Zhao joined the Department of Computer Science as Assistant Professor in early September
Updates to ACRIS image uploads and display
A number of improvements to image upload, copyright and accessibility will be made during the maintenance break 16 October.
Outstanding results in the campus energy saving campaign
The year-long energy saving campaign by the Aalto community concluded at the end of September.
Computational study reveals the potential of mixed metal chalcohalides in future photovoltaic applications
Computational screening of photovoltaic materials reveals promising new candidates for future solar applications
Get familiar with Aalto University's guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning
Here you find Aalto University guidance for the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning - read also about artificial intelligence in research
