Aalto University's press releases
Aalto University's young fashion designers once again sweep into the final of the Hyères Fashion Festival
Three out of the ten collections chosen for the final were designed by members of the Aalto community.
New invention revolutionises heat transport
Scientists at Aalto University have succeeded in transporting heat maximally effectively ten thousand times further than ever before.
Aalto students created two new open data based services for train passengers
Junat.net and Julia enable real time traffic follow-up by using interfaces of the Finnish Transport Agency.
Aalto decides allocation of effects of the statutory negotiations
Total layoffs 188, personnel reductions by other means 128.
University of Helsinki and Aalto University seal strategic partnership
Benefitting from each other's strengths, the universities' joint aim is to develop internationally attractive research and teaching environments.
150 000 Euros in ERC funding to commercialise thermoelectric materials
The materials developed by Maarit Karppinen’s research group could improve energy efficiency.
Aalto takes first place among Finnish organisations in ERC grants
Among European universities Aalto’s position rises from the 59th to 28th.
Aalto University's statutory negotiations ended
Reductions affect a max. of 190 persons. In addition, the number of personnel decreases by approx. 130 persons through e.g. retirements.
Quantum knots are real
The very first experimental observations of knots in quantum matter have just been reported in Nature Physics.
New thin film materials to suit the needs of future energy technology
A recent doctoral dissertation introduces the atomic layer deposition of transparent conductors.
Big Data can help leukaemia patients and prematurely born babies
Aalto University participates in a research project developing new data-driven technologies for health care.
Anne Brunila appointed Chair of the Aalto University Board
Mikko Kosonen was appointed Vice Chair.
Robin Hunicke visiting Games Now! on 8.2.2016
Robin Hunicke will talk with the topic “Games, Players and Emotions” on 8.2. starting at 15.00 at The Stage of the Design Factory.
Maxwell’s demon as a self-contained, information-powered refrigerator
Scientists created a nano-scale device that may facilitate the design of future computers, for example.
More Higgs particles can be found by studying superfluid helium
Recent study predicts that these particles are much heavier than earlier observation.
Graphene nanoribbons get metallic
Researchers at Aalto University have succeeded in experimentally realizing metallic graphene nanoribbons that are only 5 carbon atoms wide.
Finland is a pioneer in teaching coding at schools in Europe
A MOOC in coding directed at teachers received enthusiastic feedback from participants.
Better materials promise LED's at a fraction of the cost
For the reactors used in the manufacture of LED's there are more promising materials than the ones currently in use, the researchers point out.
Three-dimensional visual art requires movement and immediacy
In her recent doctoral research, Riikka Mäkikoskela investigates the birth of three-dimensional works of art.
Mikko Kosonen ʵ University Board
Chairman Matti Alahuhta will leave the board. The new chair will be chosen in the meeting in January.