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Twisted multiferroics discovery makes new kinds of topological spintronic devices possible

Research into moiré patterns in two-dimensional van der Waals materials provides a new way to engineer quantum matter that may lead to more energy-efficient memory storage and improved quantum technologies
Research & Art
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Illustration of van Der Waals materials in moiré

School of Business researchers have had the opportunity to share their expertise in top-tier media outlets

Over the autumn of 2024, the School of Business featured in several publications reaching over 14.2 million potential readers
Research & Art
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The picture shows the School of Business main building on Ekonominaukio 1, Espoo, Finland.

Urban Travel Machines: Cosmos Met Poetry

Unique fusion of poetry and immersive digital art at the Brussels Planetarium
Research & Art
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Abstract image with glowing blue and white eyes on a dark background.

A journey from Aalto to leadership and entrepreneurship

Anastasiia Glebova, Co-Founder of Datu and Analytics Product Owner at Konecranes, discusses how her education in the Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) program at Aalto University provided her with the necessary tools to excel in leadership roles and launch her own startup.
University
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Anastasiia Glebova with dark hair tied back, wearing a dark blazer, standing in front of a geometric wall pattern.

Oasis is ending. How will you take action?

As the Oasis of radical wellbeing project is coming to an end, what message will it leave you with?
University
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A woman is walking on a gravel road in a summer field landscape, away from the camera. Her black t-shirt reads Oasis of radical wellbeing.

Aalto University's Finnish Design Push: Empowering SMEs and Design students

The Finnish Design Push, a joint initiative between School of Arts, Design and Architecture and Technology Industries of Finland, started collaboration with five SME technology companies by exploring design integration into their digital services.
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies
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Three people are presenting to an audience, with a large screen displaying a form on the right.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT THE FINANCE FACULTY

We are primarily looking for students majoring in Finance, but we also welcome applications from students with other quantitatively oriented backgrounds. Completion of a Bachelor’s thesis or other relevant experience is a plus.
Research & Art
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Photo by Unto Rautio. School of Business interior, stairs from the ground floor to the 1st floor.

Trial use for Cambridge University Press e-books

The books in trial use are available for reading until the end of November 2025.
Research & Art, Studies
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Learning Centre graphics

A dress that combines modular design and seaweed research was seen at the Independence Day Reception

Landscape architect Anni Järvitalo designed a festive outfit for the President's Independence Day reception that combines modular design and seaweed research in collaboration with designer Sofia Ilmonen and Professor Julia Lohmann.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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A person stands indoors wearing a green dress with vertical lines and textured details. They have accessories on their wrist and ears.

Finnish Academy of Science and Letters awards Väisälä Prize to Associate Professor Eveliina Peltola

Peltola’s research seeks to understand the mathematics behind theories of physics
Awards and Recognition
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Eveliina Peltola

Creativity supported boxing and vice versa

Eva Wahlström, an Aalto alum who has boxed for 25 years, shared her memories of the people and experiences that were ultimately more important to her than success and medals
Cooperation, Studies
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Eva Wahlström

Research funding to develop energy-efficient computing and early diagnostics of corneal diseases

The funding granted by the Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation for two Aalto projects totals nearly 1.3 million euros
Research & Art
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On the background, white radiant lines over a black bacground and only hair and shoulder of a person passing by visible

Julia Lohmann becomes Honorary Royal Designer for Industry in Regenerative Design

The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce in Great Britain has awarded the title to Julia Lohmann for her work in regenerative design, sustainable materials and design ethics.
Awards and Recognition
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Julia Lohmann in her office with large seaweed sculpture

Dean's List 2023–2024 of the School of Engineering

Students have now been selected for the Dean's List 2023–2024 based on their academic performance in the previous academic year.
Studies
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Student Guide illustration, news items

Maa- ja vesitekniikan tuki donates 250 000 euros ɫɫÀ² University Junior

Maa- ja vesitekniikan tuki, a long-term supporter of Aalto University, donates 250 000 euros ɫɫÀ² University Junior. The donatio will be used to develop and scale-up workshops on water and water technology.
Cooperation, Research & Art, University
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Aalto University Junior's workshop

Apply to Designs for a Cooler Planet by 27 January, 2025

Enhance the impact of your research by presenting it to broad groups outside the university. Aaltonian, apply and show how your research or project is changing the world.
Research & Art, University
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Designs for a Cooler Planet 2025 – Open call!

New pedagogical micro course available: Quickstart for University Teaching

Welcome to the new pedagogical micro course, Quickstart for University Teaching. The course is targeted for new teachers, visiting lecturers, professors of practice and everyone interested in pedagogy. The course is available online for self-study, structured into five sequential topics, and it takes approximately two hours to complete.
Studies, University
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Silhouetted people in a meeting around tables in a light-filled room with large windows and hanging lamps.

"Bring your child to work day" 2024 at the Department of Applied Physics

Find out about a fun morning spent making ice cream for children hosted by the Department of Applied Physics
Campus, Research & Art
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Three photos on blue background showing adults and children standing around tables

Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko appointed ɫɫÀ² University Board

Three-year term starts in January
Appointments, University
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Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko

We might feel love in our fingertips –– but did the Ancient Mesopotamians?

A multidisciplinary team of researchers studied a large body of texts to find out how people in the ancient Mesopotamian region (within modern day Iraq) experienced emotions in their bodies thousands of years ago, analysing one million words of the ancient Akkadian language from 934-612 BC in the form of cuneiform scripts on clay tablets.
Press releases
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Modern and Mesopotamian people experience love in a rather similar way. In Mesopotamia, love is particularly associated with the liver, heart and knees. Figure: Modern/PNAS: Lauri Nummenmaa et al. 2014, Mesopotamian: Juha Lahnakoski 2024.