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5 ways to train your creativity this Spring and Summer

To celebrate the United Nations World Creativity Day on April 21, we made a list of five tips to boost your creativity this Spring/Summer
Studies, University
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A person looking towards the future

Wellbeing route on Otaniemi campus

The themes of the five-point welfare route are observation of emotions, fostering the relationship with nature, bodyliness, calming down, and reflection on moderation.
Studies, University
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Path in the Laajalahti nature area

Broadband miniaturized spectrometer research receives QTF annual discovery award 2024

The clarity and compelling presentation of the research were one of the reasons why Doctoral Researcher Md Uddin earned the prize for the research paper, which was published in Nature Communications.
Awards and Recognition
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A man stands against a white background.

Robotics needs safe behavior patterns

Robotics and autonomous systems are developing rapidly. Algorithms that withstand disturbances and uncertainties in the system model and environment are critical for development.
Research & Art
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 Shankar Deka is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation.

Bike thefts on campus have increased - remember to lock your bike properly

With the spring, bike thefts on the Aalto University campus have increased
Campus
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Aalto_University_staff_campus_bikes_2-5-2013_photo_Mikko_Raskinen

Teaching a computer to type like a human

A new typing model simulates the typing process instead of just predicting words
Press releases
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kuva puhelimesta ihmisen kädessä

Understanding climate warming impacts on carbon release from the tundra

Tundras could transform from carbon sinks into a carbon source, exacerbating the effects of climate change
Press releases
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Open-top chambers in a tundra environment.

Program now available for the sustainability event of the year - Speakers include economist Kate Raworth and president Tarja Halonen

This year, Sustainability Science Days, a joint event of Aalto University and the University of Helsinki is collaborating with the world's largest Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress SRI. The event will bring together 2,000 experts to solve global sustainability challenges.
Press releases
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People registration to SSD

A new way to do controlled experiments in medicine: simulate the control

Generative AI could augment randomized controlled trials.
Research & Art
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Tissue Culture Spinner, a machine with many test tubes attached.

Metsähovi radio observatory's 50th anniversary - check out pictures of the event

Aalto University's Metsähovi radio observatory turns 50 this year. On Observatory's birthday, Thursday 11. April, guests gathered together to celebrate the past decades and the development of radio astronomy in Finland.
Awards and Recognition
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Aalto-yliopiston valaistu logo. Juhlavieraita logon takana tarkastelemassa radioantennia.

Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be hosted by Aalto University

Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be held at Aalto University’s Otaniemi campus and in Zoom 3.–4.6.2024. Please register by May 3.
Campus, Cooperation, Research & Art
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Otaniemi seafront pictured in the summer with the Aalto logo and event title, and VTT and Open Science logos overlayed.

Designs created by aaltonians on display at the Milan furniture fair

An Italian designer and a Japanese architect are presenting their collaboration, inspired by the Finnish culture, at the "Salone del Mobile" in Milan in April. Other design projects from Aalto are on display at the INTERDEPENDENCE exhibition.
Research & Art, Studies
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Two men dressed in dark clothes sit in the middle of furniture they have designed

Even Finland should be concerned about droughts

Though the risk is still low, recent droughts in Finland have had a serious impact – and they will be more common
Press releases
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Aerial photo of a dried riverbed.

Physicists explain—and eliminate—unknown force dragging against water droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces

Aalto University researchers adapt a novel force measurement technique to uncover the previously unidentified physics at play at the thin air-film gap between water droplets and superhydrophobic surfaces.
Press releases
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A glass needle probes a tiny droplet sitting on a black surface.

Five new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto in 2024

The ceremonial conferment took place on campus in June.
Awards and Recognition, Press releases
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Honorary Doctors 2024

The Most Beautiful Books 2023 - The Finnish Book Arts Committee awarded several Aaltonians

Personnel and alumni were awarded in various categories
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, University
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Front and back covers of book called Unfolding Public Art. Text in red, book covers in sand colour.

FinnCERES and the joint Nordic research project on smart textiles are showcased at the World Circular Economy Forum in Brussels

The exhibition features innovative bioeconomy products and prototypes of textiles responsive to temperature and light.
Research & Art
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Kaksi perhosen muotoon taivutettua neuletekstiilinäytettä rinnakkain: toinen on harmaanruskea, toinen sähköisen vihreä.

The Saastamoinen Foundation is active in promoting science and art internationally

Social impact and support for young people is important to the Foundation
Cooperation
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Saastamoisen säätiön edustajat

The New European Bauhaus festival brought together European decision-makers and experts in cross-sectoral sustainable development

Aalto University participated in the New European Bauhaus Festival with its sustainable construction exhibition, Time out! Rethinking construction.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Ursula von der Leyen in her opening speech

Football team KY United will play against Käpylän Pallo in a sensational match on Tuesday 16.4.2024

KY United will play against KäPa, a second highest tier team in Finland, in the 3rd round of the Suomen Cup.
University
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KY United -jalkapallojoukkue, 2024. Kuva: Eemil Kari