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Dances with waves: breakthrough in moving small objects using acoustics

By playing carefully constructed melodies, the scientists can simultaneously move multiple objects on the plate towards desired targets.
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Nothing to Declare exhibition at Tulli & Pakkahuone

The Nothing to Declare exhibition presents the recent work of design students from Aalto University’s
School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Research & Art
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Seven-figure grant for researcher producing carbon fibre from wood

Michael Hummel, the recipient of the much sought-after ERC Starting Grant, knows that there is a great need for more affordable carbon fibre.
Press releases, Research & Art
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The ERC is funding ground-breaking, cutting edge research. What is needed for opening up new paths?

‘Cooperations that allow for a multi-disciplinary approach are very central. In addition to experts in wood chemistry and forest products technology, we have various specialists in engineering and other sciences’, says Michael Hummel.

Magnolia Honorary Award to Professor Helena Hyvönen

Helena Hyvönen was honoured with the Shanghai Magnolia Award from the city of Shanghai.
Cooperation, Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Breaks and delays in library services during the autumn

The library anticipates great changes this fall.
Studies
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SYLI wins Habitare design competition

First prize in the Habitare design competition has been awarded to SYLI, the work of a twelve-strong work group.
Studies, Awards and Recognition, Cooperation
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Photo: Habitare Fair

IonCell-F won the price in pitching

IonCell-F has won seed fund award at Innovation Day pitching organized by Climate-KIC Nordic.
Awards and Recognition
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Aalto Brain Centre showcasing the newest and coolest in neuroscience

The ABC Seminar series will kick off on Wednesday 14th September. International top-level scientists present the newest and coolest in neuroscience.
Research & Art
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Less food waste

CGI and Aalto University begin project to reduce food waste in restaurant and canteen kitchens.
Studies, Cooperation
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Canatu Oy, a spin-off from Aalto University, was granted €22 million in funding

Canatu Oy manufactures flexible and formable carbon nanomaterial films and touch sensors targeted for touch displays.
Research & Art, Cooperation
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Tuula Teeri: Society needs critical and informed thinkers

President Tuula Teeri and AYY's Chair Milja Asikainen discussed the key roles and societal impact of universities at the opening of the academic year.
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Photo: Aalto University/Mikko Raskinen

Aalto University in place 133 in the QS Rankings

The QS World University Rankings measure academic reputation, research publications and internationality.
Research & Art
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Electric vehicles in the cold

Detailed simulations reveal the importance of temperature effects for the performance of Electric Vehicles
Research & Art
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Fig. Effect of standby battery thermal management and cabin preconditioning on EV driving efficiency (km/kWh) at different ambient temperatures and secondary standby operations.

The way to a Chinese tourist’s wallet is via the heart

The Chinese have been offered the unsuitable services, says Kirsi Mantua-Kommonen, whose research inspired her to set up a travel service company.
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Aalto receives a donation from Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä will donate EUR 1.3 million to Finnish universities. Aalto University will receive a significant share of the donation.
Cooperation
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Cities show significant energy flexibility potential

Demand side management and power-to-heat conversion bring more flexibility for solar and wind power
Research & Art
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Fig. Electricity consumption in Helsinki with shiftable loads. The time that the loads can shift their consumption is also indicated.

Digitalisation has an ever growing impact on our environment

There are over one hundred technology, business and arts professors working in the field of digitalisation at Aalto University.
Research & Art
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Kaisa El Ramly wins Nordic Talents'16

The Nordic Talents Pitch Prize went to Finnish writer/director/producer Kaisa el Ramly and her fiction project Scenes from a dying town.
Studies, Awards and Recognition
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Ewald Kibler joins the Editorial Review Board of Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice

ET&P is one of the leading FT50 Journal in the field.
Research & Art
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President Tuula Teeri recognised for the advancement of education

The esteemed CASE Europe Leadership Award was awarded for the first time to a President of a Nordic university.
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President of Aalto University Tuula Teeri. Photo: Aalto University/ Janne Lehtinen