'Mathematics is a bridge between different disciplines'
Psychology, medicine and philosophy are some of the subjects that Silja Sormunen has studied. That is why Complex Systems, part of Life Science Technologies programme, felt like just the thing she had been looking for. She is also in the Doctoral Track programme.
Call for applications: 2020 Fabian ja Jaakko Ahvenainen Foundation grants
Grants for studies in bridge and structural engineering are now up for application – applications must be submitted 19 December 2019.
Aalto University and Valmet challenge Junction participants to create a Service Workshop of the Future
Hackers participating at Junction are challenged to enhance roll grinding with sensor data and visualization tools.Â
Alumna Eleonora Nazander: 'Analytical methods can help us find solutions to almost any problem'
ISM alumna Eleonora Nazander talks about her career and gives tips for planning studies and seeking employment in Finland.
Enter the Digisfääri!
For over 40 years, IT Days has been the biggest annual conference for IT professionals from Finnish higher education institution. . This year we wanted to be renewed, so we named the event Digisfääri. On 31 October – 1 November, 2019, Aalto University will welcome the best and brightest minds in IT education to Otaniemi, the campus of the future.
School of Business student Katja Toropainen: What keeps me inspired is the hope that we can make an impact
Katja Toropainen, the founder of Inklusiiv, talks about her studies in Information and Service Management (ISM) and her entrepreneurial career.
School as a Service concept received the Human City Design Award
The award recognizes the creation of a more sustainable community and environment.
To measure or not to measure? The basics of academic thinking provide students with problem-solving skills
Students of technology learn at an early stage of their studies that there may be various functional solutions to a single problem. Learning the skill to justify solutions scientifically is an integral part of the Master of Science in Technology education.
Young people will upgrade your shopping trip with 5G technology
5G solutions developed by upper secondary school and higher education students were tested out at the A Bloc shopping centre in September.
New Service Heads at Research Services
Sanna-Maija Kiviranta has been appointed as Head of Pre-Award Services and Jukka Hyvönen has been appointed as Head of Post-Award Services. Both teams support Aalto University's researchers in research funding.
From quantum gateways to super-refrigerators – the quantum technology revolution arrives in Otaniemi
An exhibition uncovering the secrets of quantum technology is opening on 17 October as part of the quantum technology summit
Shaking up Tech brings hundreds of female students together to explore technology
Showcasing technologies ranging from spider silk stretching to VR trips through space and talks from inspiring speakers, the event made it clear that technology is for everyone.
Upper secondary school students become professors on Day of the Girl
An initiative between Aalto University and Otaniemi Upper Secondary School gives students the possibility to draw attention to technology- and society-related topics that they see as important.
Part of Maarintie will be closed to vehicle traffic in October
Jokeri Light Rail will be built near the properties on Maarintie and at the intersection of Konemiehentie and Tietotie. As of June 2019, preparation work such as stabilization, and other works related to Jokeri Light Rail has been carried out on Maarintie.
Games and Virtual Reality in Performing Arts (GVRIPA) minor - APPLY NOW!
The Games and Virtual Reality in Performing Arts minor focuses on the interplay between gaming, virtual and extended reality and the performing arts. Application time for exchange students is 15.9-15.10.2019.
GMAT or GRE – that is the question
Which graduate admission test should you take and how should you prepare for the test? And who is required to take the test?
The work of landscape architects can be seen everywhere
For 30 years already, it has been possible to study in Finland to become a landscape architect. The Degree Programme in Landscape Architecture at Aalto University will be celebrating its thirtieth anniversary from 7 to 11 October 2019.
A team of Aalto students created an extensive ecosystem vision for VR
The aim of the collaboration between VR and ITP was to help VR utilise platforms and ecosystems in their future.
Oscar winner Michaël Dudok de Wit teaches at Aalto’s new master’s programme in animation
A world-renowned animation director recently gave a master class where he shared his experiences and gave top-class industry tips.
