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Over 300 species identified in a citizen science event, the Otaniemi Campus Bioblitz
Bioblitz at Aalto University was organised in Otaniemi on 8 September by Aalto University, AYY student union and Symbioosi ry, the student association of biology students in the University of Helsinki
Maintenance break in ACRIS on 18 October 2022
Maintenance break in ACRIS in October from 10am to 8pm.
AYY and Wellbeing Ambassadors cooperate to tackle harassment
Wellbeing Ambassadors from OASIS of Radical Wellbeing have been cooperating with The Aalto University Student Union (AYY) to prevent harassment and other inappropriate conduct within the Aalto community.
Russell Lai is at the vanguard of cryptography
Aalto University’s new Assistant Professor Russell Lai is a cryptography researcher, who wants to bring the fruits of his academic work to the use of everyday citizens, without sacrificing robustness.
Aalto strong in international outlook in Times Higher Education ranking
Aalto University ranked among the top 250 in the world
An AI model reveals how the body’s defence system recognises skin cancer
The artificial intelligence model could be utilized to enable more effective care for skin cancer patients and could lead to similar breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of other cancers.
School of Science’s equality, diversity and inclusion group is looking for volunteers for 2023–2024 – sign up now!
A broad representation from different departments, personnel groups and backgrounds is hoped for.
Oasis of Radical Wellbeing has opened a TikTok channel for Aalto students and for the whole Aalto community
Follow us on TikTok: @aaltowellbeing
Aalto University Junior Technology Club for 5th-6th graders in November
In the technology club, students will learn about programming, code games and build devices that can be programmed with electronic components. The first session will be held on 1 November and the registration is open. The primary language of instruction is Finnish.
Deep technology solves global challenges - Aalto University is a great growth platform for deep tech companies
Deep tech companies that got their start at Aalto University include IQM, ICEYE, Ioncell and Mustekala.
Blow the whistle on energy guzzlers on the campus of Aalto University!
Significant energy saving measures have been taken on the campus for several years, but now we also need your help
Aalto University aims at a 15 per cent annual energy saving
The impacts of the measures, targeted at the university buildings, will be monitored for a period of 12 months, after which the next steps will be agreed upon
New decaying wood artwork on the Otaniemi campus
The piece enhances, among other things, the versatility of campus nature
Ultrasound provides medical needles new functions - can be used to deliver genes
The technology of medical needles has not changed dramatically in 150 years. In his doctoral research, Emanuele Perra explored if nonlinear ultrasound can be used to overcome the limitations of currently used medical needles, such as the pain experienced by patients, inaccuracy and variable quality of needle samples.
InstituteQ calling for novel ideas in quantum technology at Aalto
InstituteQ is looking for novel ideas in quantum technology and offering funding. Researchers from all schools of Aalto are welcome to apply! Apply by October 31.
Take care of your own and university’s belongings
Several thefts have been reported around the campus
Long live the campus! The foundation laying ceremony of Otakaari 2 celebrated the university's new buildings
The foundation of the Otaniemi campus' newest buildings, Otakaari 2A and 2B, was laid on September 29. The new name of the Otakaari 2A building was also revealed at the event
Renewed wellbeing in teaching site to support wellbeing of the community
Wellbeing in teaching site was created spring 2022 to support the wellbeing of the community. Now, it has been renewed to give more concrete ideas how to improve the wellbeing in teaching. The relaunch of the site is today October 5th, on World Teachers day.
Thirteen new teams onboard the Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator program
This autumn’s creative industry pre-incubation started on the 27th of September.
Award-winning teams work together
Aalto Pioneering Excellence Awards were granted É«É«À² teams that do pioneering work to develop the quality and excellence of operations.
