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Gradually decomposing bioart challenges permanent design

Campus art competition winner bio.modules.way will be installed next to Dipoli
Campus, Research & Art, University
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Two young people are looking upwards and smiling with mouths closed, behind an installation they designed. Art is made of wood and biopolymer flowers.

Open access agreements: update on agreement quotas

Shared annual quotas for Taylor & Francis and Wiley are about to run out, but Aalto University has allocated additional funds for their open access fees.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Students studying together

New and improved ACRIS instructions were published

Instructions pages were reorganized to make finding instructions related to different content types easier.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Yellow dots and a magnifying glass

Quality together – Aalto's quality system shall be audited in January 2023

Aalto University’s living strategy is focused on high standard of quality in research, learning and teaching, artistic activities, and services, as well as ensuring that Aalto has a strong impact on society.
For Aalto community
University
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Ioncell coat | Design by Anna-Mari Leppisaari | Photo by Eeva Suorlahti

Could Finland run out of electricity and what happens to our emissions? Our professor answers five frequently asked questions about energy

Finland has been urged to prepare for a possible electricity shortage in the coming winter by saving energy. Peter Lund, Professor in Advanced Energy Systems at Aalto University, answers five questions about energy.
University
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Aalto University campus lights. Photo: Mika Huisman

For students: Learn languages and intercultural competencies online with Unite! Apply now to courses in the autumn 2022

Unite! partner universities offer online courses in language, communication and global competence that are open to all Aalto University students.
Studies
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Three students eating a snack and discussing over a computer on a rooftop terrace.

Aalto University endowment returned –5.1% during first half of 2022

Endowment provides EUR 29 million to fund research and education this year
University
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Kaksi henkilöä istuu nojatuoleissa Dipolissa.

Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion 2022!

Enter your suggestion for a campus sustainability champion by 23 September
Campus, University
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Kaksi henkilöä kampuksella.

Saxtronauts' saxophonic Space adventure to visit Metsähovi Radio Observatory on 10 September

At the end of Aalto University's Family Day, join us in Kirkkonummi to experience an amazing dialogue between music and astronomy!
Research & Art, University
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Saxtronauts saksofoniyhtyeen avaruusseikkailu vierailee Metsähovin radio-observatoriossa 10. syyskuuta

Safety is on everyone’s mind

Welcome to the first lecture of the autumn 2022 Internet Forum lecture series on Tuesday 13 September starting at 5.15 p.m.
Research & Art, Studies, University
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Internet Forum 2022 yleisöluentosarja

Janne Lindqvist has started as the Head of the Department of Computer Science

Associate Professor Janne Lindqvist is a staunch proponent of curious, enjoyable, and meaningful pursuits in work, research, and studies.
Appointments
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Professor Janne Lindqvist looking at the camera in a black blazer

Machine learning meets medicine in the fight against superbugs

Modeling how MRSA bacteria spread on the body can enhance treatments.
Research & Art
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Scanning electron micrograph of a human neutrophil ingesting MRSA.

Personal Impact for University Educators in academic year 23-24

An individual who is able to regulate stress, recognize their own values ​​and ways of thinking, and take these into action, can support educational wellbeing, ie. their own and that of the students. Personal Impact for University educators aims to support this.
For Aalto community
University
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New open access agreement with ACM

Publish open access in ACM journals and proceedings without APC fee
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Henkilö istuu sohvalla tietokone sylissään.

Submit questions for our board before September community event

Ehdota aiheita ja kysymyksiä keskustelualueella viimeistään 5.9.
For Aalto community
University
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Students and board members in the community event in 2021

Unite! receives a boost from the European Commission with more funding for its deployment

European Universities alliance Unite! has received a funding of €14,4 million from the European Commission for its proposal to be a technology and innovation driver for the advancement of a green and digital Europe.
Cooperation, University
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Unite! logo

Be careful what you wish for - blog post by Frank Martela

What kind of values and goals contribute to wellbeing, and what do not? Start the new season by investing in goals that produce wellbeing instead of unhealthiness. Read the blog post by Aalto University lecturer and philosopher Frank Martela.
University
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Frank Martela blog

Pedaforum 2022 in August

The Higher Education Pedagogy seminar will take place in Helsinki.
For Aalto community
Studies
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opetus

ELLIS Unit Helsinki expands with new faculty and research areas

Newly appointed Aalto University visiting professor and member of ELLIS Unit Helsinki, Guoying Zhao, on emotion AI, face analysis and visual intelligence.
Research & Art
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Professor Guoying Zhao, from the University of Oulu, standing in fron of a smart TV, showing a face analysis demo.

Aalto University launches two open online courses on Finnish working life and entrepreneurship for Ukrainians

The free courses are launched in the Ukrainian language and introduce Finnish working life, career-building and how to launch a business in Finland for Ukrainian job-seekers and students.
Studies, University
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Photo of Audrey Poudrier-Tremblay in a video interview for the Finland Works course.