CEST's Paper published in International Journal of Molecular Science
Optical Properties of Silver-Mediated DNA from Molecular Dynamics and Time Dependent Density Functional Theory
The School of Economics relocated to its new main building in 1950 after extensive and colourful fundraising
Construction of the main building of the School of Economics was funded through the sales of cardamom, mackerel in oil and American cars, among other products.
New method enables the recovery of trace platinum concentrations
Renewable energy and electric traffic will increase the need for critical metals. Even the smallest quantities of metal must be recovered.
Street named in honour of the School of Business
To mark the school’s upcoming move to Otaniemi, the City of Espoo has renamed the street leg Ekonominaukio, which translates to the square of business school graduates.
Metals needed for climate solutions – will what we have be enough?
Metal recovery and production processes using secondary raw materials must be developed and awareness of the need for recycling increased.
Quantum physics and technology research receives billion-euro funding from the EU — Aalto University involved in three projects
Aalto University research groups will study and develop technology for quantum communication, ultra-sensitive magnetic sensors based on quantum optics, and photon-emitting quantum chips. The Quantum Flagship launched by the European Union will provide funding for ten years and for over 5000 researchers with one billion euros. The flagship will consolidate the best quantum physics research in Europe and transfer quantum technology from the lab to the market.
Maria Sirén receives the Young Golden Award of Costume Design
Maria Sirén has won the Young Golden Award of Costume Design at an international costume design competition.
A team of students designed a user-centric dashboard for Bank of Finland IT
The ITP project was a part of the Bank of Finland’s IT transition process.
Magazine issue focuses on artificial intelligence
Hot off the press, Aalto University Magazine 23 takes a look at AI.
Alumnus of the Year Matti Alahuhta emphasises the importance of continual learning
Matti Alahuhta has been chosen as Alumnus of the Year 2018 for the Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering. His selection was made public at the AlumniStudent Weekend seminar on 27 October 2018.
Tackling sustainability challenges of runaway urbanization and water shortages
What can be done to make future megacities sustainable? How to guarantee resources like access to water for tens of millions urban dwellers? Asian Studies Days tackled sustainable development challenges of urbanization in Asia on October 17 at Aalto University.
Nobel laureates: Common good requires incentives, high-quality education and freedom of choice
Money follows the best people and ideas, said Professor Bengt Holmström in the opening ceremony of Helsinki Graduate School of Economics. Professor Jean Tirole expected courage from politicians to admit that preventing climate change will require financial investment. I
High school students got a taste of the limitless possibilities of technology at Shaking up Tech
In the Shaking up Tech event at Aalto University on 11 October 2018, high school students met women who rule the world of technology. Especially the inspirational talks made a strong impression on the students.
Environmental issues get form by ceramic art
Finnish ceramic artists visualise land contamination in Venice research pavilion.
Investigating the secrets of neural networks
Researcher Miika Aittala applies AI tools known as neural networks on graphics problems at MIT in Boston.
Can smart devices really understand us?
Virtual helpers have introduced interactive artificial intelligence into our everyday lives. But how do they work?
AI puts precision back into medical treatment
Artificial intelligence could tap into the enormous volumes of data not only on our bodily systems and genetic heritage, but also on various pharmaceutical substances – and help physicians design our treatments individually.
Wellbeing at work has a significant impact on productivity in the banking sector
According to the study, open interaction between management and employees can improve wellbeing and increase productivity.
FINNFOCUS 68 export trade show organised by the Helsinki School of Economics Student Union (KY) was a major event in its day
Over 140 companies had an exhibition stand on the m/s Finnpartner ferry of the FINNFOCUS 68 export trade.
Creating a unique professional profile by combining different fields of science
Professor Daniel Lindberg, a geologist and a chemist, encourages his students to study combinations of different subjects and fields of science.
