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Three Aalto researchers were elected members of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters

The Academy invites distinguished academics and scientists to become members.
Professor Mauri Kostiainen, Professor Matti Liski and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco from Aalto were elected this year.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Maniscalco, Sabrina, Liski, Matti ja Kostiainen, Mauri

Conquering the world with refurbished phones

Sami Marttinen bought a phone through an online flea market, but never actually got the device. This incident spurred the creation of used iPhone refurbisher and seller Swappie, which is growing rapidly across Europe.
Aalto Magazine
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Sami Marttinen kuvattuna Swappien tehdastiloissa.

Everyday choices: Kaie Kubjas, why does mathematics feel safe?

For a professor of mathematics, logical thinking is as important as the provability of results.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Kaie Kubjas katsoo lähikuvassa sivulle, hänet on kuvattu lasiseinän läpi, jolloin seinälle kirjoitetut matemaattiset kaavat heijastuvat hänen ylleen.

Fencing, figure-skating, sailing – any sport can be combined with studies

Aalto University is participating in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area Sports Academy Urhea, whose goal is to support the flexible coupling of sporting careers with academic studies.
Aalto Magazine
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Purjehtija Oskari Muhonen, kuva: Tapio Nirkko.

Disturbance in networks on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 12.33 – 13.10

In Aalto telecommunications network there were disturbances on Tuesday, 27 April at 12.33 – 13.10. Problem is fixed now.
For Aalto community
University
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service error notice

Will AI make us better humans? Why we must be cautious

It’s not news that digitalisation and AI are transforming how we live, work, consume and behave.
Studies
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A small white and blue robot pictured on display at Aalto's monter at Slush

Why should people study cyber security?

Aalto University Professor Jarno Limnéll and student Jasu Vehtari explain what the most interesting aspects of cyber security are and why it is a useful subject to study.
Studies
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Picture of Jarno Limnéll, Professor of Cyber Security and Jasu Vehtari, student at the School of Science.

Physicist Mika A. Sillanpää wins a multi-million euro research grant to support work reconciling quantum mechanics and general relativity

The team is trying to solve a hundred-year-old mystery of physics with the help of small gold spheres and extremely low temperatures. The observation of tiny gravitational forces between vibrating spheres may solve the mystery.
Press releases
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The highly competed ERC Advanced Grant, awarded to leading top researchers, is the third ERC grant won by Professor Mika A. Sillanpää. In 2009, he received the ERC Starting Grant targeted at talented young researchers and, in 2013, he was awarded the ERC Consolidator Grant intended for top researchers establishing their careers. Picture: Aalto University.

EIT Digital Master School student runner up in Imagine Cup World Championship

The innovation that brought Tian and her two friends to a runner up position, winning 2500 USD on prize money Azure credits, is called Wellmask. This is an artificial intelligence social mask that makes social interaction under COVID-19 easier and more fun.
Awards and Recognition, Studies
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Huahua Tian

Share your ideas for the Aalto University Equality Plan 2022–2024

How should we develop the equality, diversity and inclusion of the Aalto community? Member of Aalto community, please share your views on the Aalto.fi discussion by 7 June
University
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A group of people laughing together outside in a tent

Artificial intelligence model developed by Finnish researchers predicts which key of the immune system opens the locks of coronavirus

With an artificial intelligence (AI) method developed by researchers at Aalto University and University of Helsinki, researchers can now link immune cells to their targets and for example uncouple which white blood cells recognize SARS-CoV-2. The developed tool has broad applications in understanding the function of immune system in infections, autoimmune disorders, and cancer.
Press releases
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: Kuvan on tehnyt Jani Huuhtanen Biorender.com -sovelluksella.

Pinja Helasuo, preparing for Wappu: We are in this together

According to physics student Pinja Helasuo, the most challenging thing in daily life during COVID-19 has been tolerating spending all the time in the same room. The Guild of Physics and Helasuo’s closest friends and family have helped her cope. Helasuo was also involved in launching the WappuApu fundraising campaign to prevent student loneliness.
Incidents, Studies
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Photo: Tuukka Mattlar.

ENRIO 2021 congress takes place online on 27-29 September

The main themes of the congress are research integrity in open science and EU data protection laws. Registration opens on 3 May.
Research & Art
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ENRIO 2021 congress logo banner

Aalto University's image ranks number one among persons under 25

According to a survey conducted by Taloustutkimus, Aalto is also the best-known university in Finland and its degrees are valued by the labour market.
University
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Opiskelijoita pyöräilemässä kampuksella.

21st century medical needles for high-tech cancer diagnostics

Modern medicine needs better quality samples than traditional biopsy needles can provide, ultrasonically oscillating needles can improve treatment and reduce discomfort
Press releases
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The ultrasonic needle, which is a regular medical needle with a metal attachement connected to a large box on the side of the syringe

The use of OodiHOPS will end on 30 April - study plans will be made in Sisu in the future

The use of WebOodi to draft personal study plans (HOPS) at Aalto University will end on 30 April 2021. All study plans will be made in Sisu from 1 May 2021.
For Aalto community
Studies, University
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Aalto-yliopisto, Sisu visual grpahic design of three different caracters.jpg

DIEM professor Lauri Saarinen voted Teacher of the Year 2020

Lauri is a renowned expert in operations management, specializing in local production and international supply chains. His teaching focuses on data analytics in operations management.
Awards and Recognition, Studies
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Lauri Saarinen

A new travel and expense management system has been introduced

A new travel and expense management system has been introduced on 20 April
For Aalto community
Campus, University
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Laptop Neo

Track the key figures of the new strategy

All employees have access to the report view in Power BI, where they can track metrics in research, education, and impact, and see progress for the enablers of success.
For Aalto community
University
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Strategy key visuals visualising the university key areas, namely research, education, impact, illustration by Anna Muchenikova

Aalto awards 2021 – Propose nominees

Which person, team or act should be recognised as playing a role in our university’s success? Share your views by 4 May.
For Aalto community
University
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Joukko Aalto-tunnustuspalkinnolla palkittuja naisia ja miehiä ottamassa kännykkäselfietä, kuva Kalle Kataila