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‘The atmosphere at Aalto is comfortable and you can do things at your own pace’
Thong Tran, the first graduate with a major in Data Science, shares his experiences on studying at Aalto University

Funding for research infrastructures from Academy of Finland
Funding is extensively allocated to several different infrastructures at Aalto University, and there are also those who have not previously received national infrastructure funding.

Virtual exchange studies provide international experience for European students
What if you could go on a study exchange virtually? This might be possible if the ideas and plans of two Aalto University students are realised.

Decorations on the Independence Day 2020
The President of Finland Sauli Niinistö grants decorations ɫɫÀ² University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!

Online training helps quantum researchers get new tech from the laboratory into commercial products
The idea for commercialization starts from the researcher's own skills and knowledge, but interest in entrepreneurship is much greater if the path from an idea to a product is clearly visible.

PICTURE A SCIENTIST documentary coming ɫɫÀ² virtually
Documentary film addressing systemic bias available for free watching to all Aalto members.

Board and Aalto community work together to steer future direction
A joint event of the Aalto community and the Board brought brisk discussion on the long-term development of the university. Sign in and watch the recording.

My tip for you: Embrace new challenges
Gilda builds the bridge between the Aalto community and IT Services and develops advanced IT solutions to support the community’s diverse needs.

Aalto University and student union leaders: We call on everyone to take action against gender discrimination
The university community has no place for the belittlement of, contempt for, or discrimination against women, say Aalto University and Aalto University Student Union leaders.

Kaie Kubjas: It is important to encourage girls and young women to study mathematics
Mathematician Kaie Kubjas has done research around the world and has noticed that some places have few female professors, lecturers, or students. Now amid the coronavirus pandemic she is appealing on behalf of women, young researchers, and those with families.

AI predicts which drug combinations kill cancer cells
A machine learning model can help us treat cancer more effectively

Board convened on 24-25 November
Board discussed Aalto University’s operating environment with the community, approved the 2021 budget and the 2022–2024 long-term plan, and appointed Jouko Lampinen for a second term as dean of the School of Science.

Applications now open ɫɫÀ² International Talent Programme – initiative brings companies and international students together through group mentoring
Aalto International Talent Programme applications is now open. The programme brings together companies and international students through group mentoring.

More than 300 corporate executives reported on the effects of the coronavirus crisis: decelerated expansion plans, accelerated innovation activities, and increasing demand for talent
Companies were generally effective in their operative crisis management, but obstacles remain in the way of long-term growth, according to a new study by Aalto University. The researchers say that availability of know-how, especially in relation to new technologies, is becoming a bottleneck for organizational growth and renewal.

Virtual care management system for solving fragmentation of chronic diseases treatment
The project, which has a budget of millions of euros and is led by Aalto University, involves University of Helsinki and numerous companies in the healthcare field.

Tenured Professors' Installation Talks with a new concept
In short videos, Professors talk about their field and research.

Nokia Foundation award given to Mikko Möttönen for quantum-computing research
Professor Mikko Möttönen has dedicated his research to new technology that is now being used in the development of commercial quantum computing.

Nitin Sawhney receives an Academy of Finland grant for analyzing and reconstructing crisis narratives
Professor Sawhney hopes that his collaborative research will offer insights into how crisis narratives emerge in society during the global pandemic

Changes to access control during 7.12. - check your access tokens and set a PIN code
Access for students and staff to the university’s special zones will change during Monday 7.12. Remember to go through your tokens and check your PIN code.
