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Jussi Rintanen knows how to find the right option from among the countless possibilities
Algorithm-based artificial intelligence can help optimise bus routes, factories and work shift lists. It can also be used to automate the much of current software development.
Dissertation: Transition to a low-carbon energy system is possible
Climate march can make a difference.
Oh, a new object! I wonder how it works? A robot can learn by experimentation
Aalto University is involved in a research project which aims to make robots try out new things and thus learn how to use them without precise pre-programming.
Sofia Pantouvaki: A born researcher
The professor of costume design is an endlessly inquisitive soul who never imagined she would have a career in Finland
Listeners immerse themselves in audiobooks in very different ways – and this shows in the brain
In the future, a new brain research method could be used to study creativity
A photo of a black hole was a distant dream – until now
Aalto’s Tuomas Savolainen helped make history with the first image of a black hole located 55 million light years away
Astronomers capture first image of a black hole
Aalto University contributed to paradigm-shifting observations of the gargantuan black hole at the heart of distant galaxy Messier 87
Increases in health care efficiency can also improve quality
Billions of euros could be saved in social welfare and health care with key changes.
AYY crowns Manta on the eve of the first of May
Wappu appeal ongoing to raise funds for mental health work.
Professor Karttunen had enough of clicking on two-dimensional molecular models – the virtual world brings chemistry alive
Virtual reality helps students to understand the three-dimensional nature of chemistry.
Strategy portal opened – Discuss our future
Through the website you can discuss and suggest choices for key strategic questions.
Slow cycle
In its present form, the clothing industry is a polluter of water systems and a climate baddy. Materials recycling is not a sufficient answer, the whole system must change instead, says an expert on the circular fashion economy.
A ground-breaking result from the Event Horizon Telescope presented 10 April
Six press conferences will be held simultaneously around the globe.
Search for Heads of Departments at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture requests applications or nominations for suitable candidates for positions of Heads of Departments´ at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Alumni Ambassador Mia Sirkiä: You should always navigate according to your own passion and interests
“For me, choosing the major subject was very difficult, as I did not want to delimit any options at the time when I was interested in many things”, reflects Mia Sirkiä, the School of Business Alumni Ambassador. She encourages students in similar situations: ”Think about your own interests and navigate according to those. True passion will lead to prosperity!”
'We need to make polluting costly'
Slowing climate change demands comprehensive understanding of energy markets and resolute decision-making
What the Finnish concept of sisu can offer the world
First study dedicated to the world-famous concept: sisu can help people exceed preconceived limitations, but can be detrimental when used unwisely
Call for abstracts: ISSAV/ESWC 2019 (UPDATE: Deadline extended!)
Submit your abstract for the International Seminar on Safety and Security of Autonomous Vessels and European STAMP Workshop and Conference.
New materials for fuel cells
Researchers from Aalto University and Northeastern University (China) have demonstrated a solid oxide fuel cell based on a single-oxide SrTiO2 electrolyte. A high power density of 620 mW per cm2 with hydrogen as fuel was obtained. The electrolyte forms a mixed proton and oxygen ion conductor with a core-shell structure
Changing work presents a wealth of research topics
Is there anything stable left in work life? At least constant change, say Future of Work researches, and advocate joining forces in work related research.
