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Student Silva Robbins: A career as a doctor is not the only option for those interested in medicine

Silva studies bioinformation technology and participates actively in student life. She sees the Otaniemi campus as unique because it brings different fields and their student cultures together.
Studies
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Bioinformaatioteknologian opiskelija Silva Robbins teekkarilakissa. Kuva: Markus Toivonen

Aalto alumni from leading strategy consulting firms share their views on Aalto’s new strategy

Overall, the alumni viewed the strategy materials as meticulously prepared and Aalto’s purpose and values as inspiring and visionary. The strategy was especially applauded for involving hundreds of people from the Aalto community in the process. The alumni also shared six potential development areas for the strategy.
University
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Aalto's campus in a wintery setting with a little bit of snow.

Campus is just a click away

The new virtual campus tour allows users to experience the Aalto University campus from anywhere in the world.
Campus
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Ilmakuva kampuksesta

If you study computer science, you may end up developing better cancer treatments by applying AI

Heli Julkunen developed a machine learning method that predicts how different drug combinations kill cancer cells. After graduation she helped advance preventive healthcare as a data scientist.
Studies
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Heli Julkunen seisoo talvisessa maisemassa ja katsoo hymyillen pois kamerasta. Hänellä on päällään valkoinen talvitakki ja taustalla näkyy sumua, puita ja lumihankia.

Apply ʵ Thesis project Valmet: Designing modularity in 3D fibre technology

Apply to the Aalto Thesis project to tackle Valmet’s challenge through your Master’s thesis as a part of a multidisciplinary team. The application period for this project is 12.2.-8.3.2021.
Cooperation
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A 3D fibre printing machine illustration with human figures on the side.

Otaniemi’s shopping centre will be renamed A Blanc

The renovation of the beautiful building designed by Alvar Aalto will be completed by summer.
Campus, Press releases
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Havainnekuva A Blanc -rakennuksesta.

Aalto University Works K3 site is starting up

The Aalto University Works K3 project is starting as planned during February with the renovation of the “Seaside section”, continuing with the demolition of the old office wing and the construction of the new section.
Campus
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Puumiehenkuja 5

Aalto University rises in ranking for international outlook

Times Higher Education’s listing for the most international universities ranked Aalto 35th in the world.
University
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Infografiikka

Digital services have a greater carbon footprint than aviation does – research project aims at reducing ICT environmental impact

A new research project by Aalto University and LUT University examines the utilisation of surplus heat from data centres and the design of more efficient digital services, for example.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Person sitting on a pink couch in front of a big window holding a laptop

Sustainable optical fibres developed from methylcellulose

Researchers from Tampere University and Aalto University have developed optical fibres from methylcellulose, a commonly used cellulose derivative. The finding opens new avenues to short-distance optical fibres using sustainable and environmentally benign fibre processing. The finding was published in the journal Small
Research & Art
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Luonnoskuva valokuiduista. Kuva: Ville Hynninen and Nonappa.

OPEN CALL: Investment round: up to 2M€ for innovative sustainable energy projects / deadline 15.3.2021

Deadline: 15.3.2021
KIC involved: InnoEnergy
Scope: project must fit one of the 8 call categories (see below)
Funding: up to 2M€ / project including up to 1M€ for applied research
See all criteria listed below
For more info, contact Aalto EIT project manager Petri Allekotte petri.allekotte@aalto.fi
Cooperation
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2021 InnoEnergy call

Universities preparing to organise entrance examinations on campuses

Applicants will be informed of how the entrance examinations will be carried out by 16 March.
Studies
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MDF lattice

European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Finnish Forum webinar on 25th January

One of the speakers is Karel Luyben, the first president of the EOSC Association and a member of board at Aalto University.
Research & Art
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ARTS open science roadshow, pic of the session

Increased number of applicants for English-language bachelor’s programmes

Results will be published early June.
Studies
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Opiskelija Otaniemen kampuksella talvimaisemassa.

Aalto Students and employer organizations met virtually at Aalto Talent Expo Online

Aalto Talent Expo Online was organized between 12th - 14th of January 2021. Thousands of online visit occurred during webinars and video meetings.
Cooperation
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Two women sitting by a computer looking at a video chat

How do you know where a drone is flying without a GPS signal?

In Jouko Kinnari's doctoral dissertation, the location of a drone can be determined using map data and sensors.
Research & Art
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Dronen ottama kuva Otakaari 1:sestä, kuva: Mikko Raskinen

Metsähovi Radio Observatory renovation is complete

The renovation of Finland's only radio observatory is an investment into national astronomical research.
Campus, University
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Metsähovin radiotutkimusaseman uudisosa kuva: Joni Tammi

Student Niina Tapanainen: I study technology because I want to improve people's lives

During her bachelor's studies, Niina selected information technology as her major. She is encouraging people to be open-minded about combining technology and the humanities.
Studies
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Opiskelija Niina Tapanainen talvella Otaniemessä.

Aalto granted 15.4 million euros for profiling

The objective is to produce revolutionary expertise in four areas: AI-driven healthcare, Computational imagination, Co-innovating circular systems and Leading for creativity
Research & Art, University
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Tummien värialueiden lomassa glitterimäisiä sinisiä ja kultaisia raitoja, kuva Valeria Azovskaya

Student Zachary Burda wants to develop robots that make people's everyday lives easier

Zachary studies automation and robotics and he has admired Aalto's modern and entrepreneur-friendly outlook since he was in upper secondary school
Studies
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Opiskelija Zachary Burda Dipolin edessä talvella Otaniemessä.