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Unite! universities offer pedagogical training for Aalto faculty
The seven Unite! partners will offer a set of activities and training aimed at teaching staff (including Ph.D. students and postdocs involved with teaching), lecturers and faculty.
Aalto University joins Swedish WASP research program on AI and autonomous systems
Aalto University begins collaboration with Swedish universities in Wallenberg Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems and Software Program. A large number of Swedish companies are also involved in the WASP.
Unite! virtual campus ideated further at the Boot Camp
Ideas on virtual learning and virtual reality were gathered at the Boot Camp to facilitate building of a virtual campus within Unite!.
Unite! joint programmes and flexible study pathways developed at the Boot Camp
The event gathered together 140 teachers and staff from the seven universities to discuss the developments of Unite! teaching and learning activities including for instance joint programmes, flexible study pathways, and good pedagogical practices as well as creative virtual spaces for teaching and learning.
City of Helsinki, Aalto University, University of Helsinki and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences collaborate to find sustainable urban solutions
This marks the first time that Helsinki and the three universities engage in incubator-related cross-organisational cooperation.
Alumnus Pauli Liikala: In mentoring, it is important to listen to the student and ask questions
‘I am grateful to the School of Business, its teachers and my fellow students – studying there gave me excellent skills and knowledge for my career and for my retirement years.’ says Pauli Liikala, our alumnus, who made a long career in information systems, management and their development, and who has also acted as a mentor to numerous students over the years.
Björn Savén's donation É«É«À² University makes a significant contribution to hydrogen research
Hydrogen will play a crucial role in the storage of renewable energy. Hydrogen also serves as a fuel for fuel cells and future engines.
Dean Jouko Lampinen: My heartfelt thanks to everyone for the perseverance and creativity you have shown
'It ain't over till it's over. But in all likelihood the pandemic is now fading away and we are heading towards a life where we can decide our social distances ourselves'
School of Business donor stories: Tatu Pohjola
The best thing was the community that I got into: a large, happy and supportive group of people who are curious for new and strive for better.
Architecture inspired young composers
Collaboration with music institutions combined architecture and music.
Safer and more efficient rechargeable lithium batteries – Aalto is taking part in new corporate cooperation projects
International projects aim to develop new more environmentally friendly materials and production methods for rechargeable lithium batteries
Career course gathered a diverse range of views, alumni and students around user experience
A career course on user experience arranged by the Department of Computer Science offered a variety of career stories from those working for top companies in the industry. Students were given an opportunity to truly consider their priorities in studies and career plans.
No more plastic wrap? Students create novel biobased packaging for cucumbers
A dip in the biobased liquid gives cucumbers a protective film. Innovative idea will be presented in the international BioDesign Challenge competition.
Students design extraterrestrial greenhouse in Unite! summer project
Across universities, countries, and continents, the participating students will carry out research and learn together in interdisciplinary teams. Their task: to design a sustainable and efficient greenhouse facility on Mars.
Alumna Iida Valin: There are still many possibilities for learning after graduation
'Interdisciplinarity and versatile possibilities to shape your studies, were definite strengths in Aalto. I believe that studying subjects differing so strongly from each other has helped me in my career. Especially during change situations, since changing my own perspective has been easier,' says our alumna Iida Valin, who works in the communications department of Posti Group, one of School of Business partner companies.
Finland continues to lead battery metals and recycling research
As demand for batteries increases, the need to find solutions is urgent.
School of Business donor stories: Olli Karkkila
I remember studying with great warmth and have very fond memories of student life. I have been able to work with great people in Finland’s leading companies. For this, I feel deep gratitude to the School of Business.
In corporate collaboration, everybody wins
What do companies expect from collaboration with Aalto University? How do we practice and develop corporate engagement?
President Ilkka Niemelä: ‘We make an impact in society together with our partners’
At best, collaboration between Aalto University and corporates brings about solutions with a great impact on society. Collaboration leads to change toward a more sustainable world, develops new skills and knowledge, and creates jobs.
Aalto-led project on student entrepreneurship comes to a successful close
The YYTO-project, funded by the Ministry of education and culture, found ways to support student entrepreneurship
