News from the School of Science
Interested in teaching a University-Wide Art Studies course?
University-Wide Art Studies (UWAS) is looking for new courses for 2020-2022.
How to create things that don’t exist
The newest theoretical physics professor at Aalto calculates what we need to do to create electronic states that can’t otherwise exist in nature, and how we can harness them for quantum computing
European quantum experts meet in Helsinki to review the progress of quantum technologies and set future strategies
Organised by the Finnish Presidency, Aalto University, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the Academy of Finland, and the Quantum Flagship, the event will take place on October 17-18. Representatives from the quantum technology communities will review present accomplishments within the field as well as establish future visions and strategic goals to position the region as a leader in the field. The first day will conclude with a panel discussion on policy topics, focusing on establishing a European infrastructure on Quantum Technologies.
Towards a better world by understanding context and user
Studies in information networks helped Pietari Keskinen to realise that making the world a better place calls for understanding of context, instead of hard technology.
From space technology to spider silk and the bio-economy – over 2 000 women and girls gather for three different technology events
Technology companies will need more than 53 000 new experts in the next few years. We are holding 'Shaking up Tech' for high school students, 'Girls' Day' for upper comprehensive school students in Heureka, and 'Women in Tech' for technical professionals: three events that highlight the many possibilities in the field of technology and introduce role models.
The university surveys the career pathways of its graduated students
The results will help the university to develop its teaching and will also affect its funding. This time, we ask master's graduates from year 2014 and doctoral graduates from 2016 to participate.
Antti Ahlava continues strategic campus development in a new Associate Vice President role
In his new role, Antti Ahlava will develop the university’s campus vision and strategy and advice the President and management on campus development.
Strategy preparations proceed to the finalising stage
In October workshops, the strategic choices and emphasis points of identified development areas will be worked on. Participate – you can still make a difference!
Five tips for a happier life
Wise decisions can’t be made without taking other people and the broader context into account.
Core network failure caused power outages on Otaniemi campus
Power was cut from multiple buildings on campus but returned by 15.25
To Aalto University students and staff
Regarding the ongoing discussion surrounding the fashion programme.
Aalto researchers awarded for an article showing that algorithms cannot match more effectively than they do now
Any method designed to find a matching is either slow or leads to a wrong solution
Updated guidelines for human research ethics
Materials and support in research ethics available for Aalto researchers
New study reveals what happens when public services and market forces collide
Research shows that when a government agency becomes a state-owned company, responsibilities for decision-making get less clear, and risk-taking and salaries can go up
'Machine learning excited me before I knew it was a thing'
Arno Solin received funds allocated to young researchers in the summer of 2019. Solin is excited about machine learning, as it offers a way to both delve deep into theory and solve real-life problems.
Timo Korkeamäki appointed dean of School of Business
Professor Korkeamäki joins Aalto from the Hanken School of Economics
Pitch your research idea and win funding for your research
Research Pitching Competition by Slush & Skolar looks for courageous young postdoc researchers from all fields of research and from all over the world.
Innovative Approach to Circular Economy
Aalto University's innovative pilot course studied the circular economy, arts and systemic changes.
Guest speakers discuss the effects of digitalisation on a public lecture series
How does digitalisation affect business, society and security? Join our public lectures to hear guest speakers from the industry and institutions discuss the hottest issues on digitalisation!
