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Aalto University retains Finland’s #1 spot in QS ranking

Aalto University continued its success in the international QS World University Rankings, maintaining its position as the best university in Finland.
University
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Aalto-yliopisto valittiin Suomen parhaaksi yliopistoksi QS-vertailussa.

Assistant Professor Moritz Scherleitner appointed member of the Young Academy Finland

The members of the multidisciplinary Academy Young Finland aim to promote science and strengthen the role of science in society
Appointments
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Moritz Scherleitner, School of Business

Aalto computer scientists in SoCG 2024

Three papers from the Department of Computer Science were accepted to Symposium on Computational Geometry (SoCG).
Research & Art
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Artistic illustration: Algorithms over a computer chip

Excellent cooperation to find opportunities for the FIDA regulation for OP Financial Group

Aalto University School of Business collaborated with OP Financial Group in a student project on exploring EU FIDA regulation opportunities
Cooperation, Studies
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OP-FIDA-yritysprojekti, Kauppakorkeakoulu

Energy consumption at swimming halls can be cut by up to a third, thanks to a new tool

The tool, developed by researchers at Aalto University, is intended for the project and pre-planning phase of new swimming halls and for planning the renovations of old ones.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Swimming hall. Photo: Pixabay

The application period for FITech's autumn courses is open

The application period for FITech Network University's autumn courses is open! The selection includes over 100 free courses in the themes of digitalisation and renewable energy.
Studies
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Picture of three people discussing.

Donor story – Helena Hyvönen: ‘The world is built together, without silos’

Helena Hyvönen has had a long career as Professor of Textile Art, Rector and Dean at the University of Art and Design Helsinki and later Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes it is important for the field to have a vibrant community of designers. The designers also have a lot to offer to the university.
Research & Art, University
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A smiling woman weaving a colourful carpet or rug with looms

Apply to the autumn 2024 virtual courses in the field of energy technology!

The Unite! -alliance is organizing virtual courses in the autumn semester 2024 in the field of energy technology. Students can apply to the courses in June and in May.
Studies
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Student Guide news, illustration

Teachers can support students’ intrinsic motivation in a number of ways

Lack of motivation to study is the most common reason for business students to contact a study psychologist
Studies
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Group work. Photo: Aino Huovio

Aalto University student team placed sixth in the Bosch Future Mobility Challenge competition

80 teams from all over the world took part in the tough competition.
Awards and Recognition
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Aalto's team at the competition

Näytös24 was a celebration of creativity and personality

At the annual Aalto University Fashion Show, a total of seven prizes were awarded to fashion students' works. Innovation, high technical skills and sustainability were emphasised in the award criteria.
Awards and Recognition, Studies, University
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A model walking the catwalk shows off an outfit created by a fashion designer, while audience sits watching the fashion show

Noora Hautamäki was an exchange student in Mexico and encourages everyone to go on exchange

Noora Hautamäki, studying chemical engineering, spent six months on exchange in Monterrey, Mexico. After her exchange, she spent a year as an exchange student advisor at Aalto University and continues to volunteer with the exchange organization through which she did her high school exchange.
Studies
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Noora Hautamäki

Empowering students with personal financial literacy

The new Personal Finance course combines the latest research with practical examples, teaches financial skills needed in everyday life, and helps to achieve personal goals and dreams.
Studies
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The picture shows students Anna Tran, Osama Nasir Iqbal and Lana St. James-Kautny in the lecture hall called Aalto.

A! Walk-Nature Walk to Birdwatching Tower

It's summer in Finland and the forests are full of life and colour. The trip to the Birdwatching Tower was not only a birdwatching trip, but also a conversation about culture and nature...
Campus
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A!Walk

From space technology and shimmering wood to shapeshifting textiles – explore world-changing research in the brand new Marsio building

The Makers of the Impossible exhibition and the Designs for a Cooler Planet festival will kick off the autumn season at Marsio – Aalto University’s brand new, open-to-all campus venue.
Campus, Research & Art
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Designer Noora Yau's shimmering wood chrystals. Photo: Mikko Raskinen

Transforming interdisciplinary education: Sustainable Global Technologies (SGT) across four continents

The true impact of our actions often unfolds over time, as demonstrated by the students at the SGT FAIR’24 on May 22. Their work showcased how a single student challenge can drive significant change.
Research & Art, Studies, University
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SGT24, Participatory outdoor planning as a valuable tool for building trust with local people, Brazil-2024. Source: Karolin Kull

Viima - Puumiehenkuja 5 gets a name that invites adventure

The main users of the building considered a new name together.
Campus, University
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Main entrance to the Viima building

Call for mentors: Compassion mentoring in peer groups for doctoral students in autumn 2024

We are looking for doctoral students interested in becoming mentors in compassion-themed peer groups.
Studies
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Student Guide news, illustration

CEST researchers receive significant LUMI supercomputing resources

Read how two successful machine learning projects got support by a supercomputer
Research & Art
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White fox walking in winter landscape, technological elements in background with text LUMI

Aalto strategic initiative Aalto Online Learning - Online Hybrid Lab is actively creating new opportunities for learners.

The goal of the alliance between Tec de Monterrey, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Aalto University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), and Zhejiang University is to unite cyber and physical worlds to provide immersive and interactive learning experiences.
Cooperation
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Photo from the launching of CPLA conference, January 2024