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New business from shared data
Businesses, government and academy exchanged views on data sharing. Value of data and data ownership were some points for vivid discussion.
Woven Sounds
MA student Petra Haikonen鈥檚 thesis work is a functional interior textile design work aiming for designing lightweight acoustic curtain fabrics.
Being poor may also have positive effects on economic decisions
The experience of having insufficient economic resources may affect the grounds on which decisions are made.
New surfaces repel water in oil as well as oil in water
Advanced coating materials benefit marine industry, anti-corrosion efforts and many other fields.
Scholarship opened the door to Princeton
Joel R枚ntynen works at the core of the international research of his field - while one of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics is just next door
Debunking the heroic social entrepreneurship myth
Social entrepreneurship is about mundane work and not about heroism.
Call for Applications: PhD in Finance at Aalto University
The application period for doctoral studies in the Department of Finance is until January 16, 2017.
Ceramics and its Dimensions: Shaping the Future project explores the future of ceramics
The Ceramics and its Dimensions: Shaping the Future project discusses the future of ceramics by exploring new techniques and rethinking materials.
The latest installation lectures available on video
Aalto University's newly tenured professors reveal the secrets of aesthetics, biohybrid materials and wireless world, among other things.
In Russia, managers keep a close eye on their subordinates
Western management practices do not necessarily work in Russia.
Scientists find link between tropical storms and decline of river deltas
A change in the patterns of tropical storms is threatening the future of the Mekong River delta in Vietnam.
Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority and Aalto University to intensify collaboration
Changes in society create challenges for water services and waste management.
Towards Efficient Orbital-Dependent Density Functionals for Weak and Strong Correlation
Together with Igor Zhang, John Perdew and Matthias Scheffler, we developed a new density-functional that also works for strong correlation.
Professor Kalevi Ekman received the World Cultural Council鈥檚 education award
The Design Factory Global Network has been strengthened by three new members in the past month, with the latest opening in Riga.
Helsinki Challenge: 鈧375 000 for science-based solutions that impact society
In the idea competition, solutions for the great challenges of the world and future well-being are solved.
Developing a Finnish Startup in the Food Sharing Business
鈥淚 like to cook and eat food with my best friends. For me, food is about sharing. 鈥 -says Yifan Zhang.
Professor Matti Keloharju among the 26 most distinguished Finnish researchers
The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters listed the most distinguished Finnish researchers in different fields.
Researchers nearly reached quantum limit with nanodrums
Extremely accurate measurements of microwave signals can potentially be used for data encryption based on quantum cryptography and other purposes.
Artificial intelligence introduced to design
Algorithms are challenging humans in the design of smarter user interfaces.
Hunter of the lost watts
Professor of Computational Electromechanics Anouar Belahcen searches for ways to reduce energy loss from motors and transformers.