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2018 in a glimpse: materials revolution, Nobel laureates in economics, and students鈥 breathtaking art projects
This past year art and science were celebrated once again at Aalto University
#WayOutThere on Facebook Live
Join us Wednesdays in January for our interview series on distant galaxies, the beginnings of the universe and new space
What do we see in a mirror? New metasurfaces look 鈥渂right鈥 at one direction, while 鈥渄ark鈥 for the opposite direction
Researchers at Aalto University developed metasurfaces with extreme angle-asymmetric response. The new device can be a good or bad reflector depending on the angle the light hits it.
A year long wait is over - the Suomi 100 satellite was launched into space
The Suomi 100 satellite, part of Finland鈥檚 centenary celebration programme, was built at Aalto University and was launched into space on board the Falcon 9 rocket. The launch took place from California at 20.32 Finnish time.
EIT InnoEnergy - Energy innovation investment call (open until 30.4.2019)
EIT InnoEnergy call is an opportunity for Aalto researcher to get funding for such a research which is elemental part of a commercial innovation idea. InnoEnergy typical investment has been from 1-2 MEUR.
Aalto University is a founding partner of two new EIT Innovation communities
EIT Manufacturing and EIT Urban Mobility aim to make a sustainable and competitive society.
鈥橧 see teaching as a great indicator of how well I myself as a researcher understand the topics鈥
Doctoral Candidate Glenn Ross was selected by the school community as Motivator of the year 2018 at the School of Electrical Engineering.
Three ways artificial light affects your circadian rhythm - use these hints to improve your sleep quality
Light during daytime, devices turned off in the evenings and protection from light pollution will help maintain your circadian rhythm.
Students from around the world joined the Aalto Bachelor鈥檚 Programme in Science and Technology 鈥 meet Dylan, Anna and Ishaan
In September 2018, we received 39 new students in the Data Science and Digital Systems and Design majors that are part of the Aalto Bachelor鈥檚 Programme in Science and Technology taught in English. About one third of the new students in this programme are from Finland, while the rest are from countries like Vietnam, South Korea, India, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Russia, Italy and the USA.
New cooperative project develops problem-based learning in South Asia
A project coordinated by Aalto Global Impact will strengthen the capacity of universities to take hold of global development challenges.
Aalto University and the Xidian University develop together the next generation of wireless technology
Aalto University鈥檚 School of Electrical Engineering and Xidian University in Xian, China have established a joint research laboratory on the next generation of wireless technology (post-5G and 6G), in particular the security technology needed for this.
Almost 250 alumni participated in a get-together in Seoul
The alumni event was organised jointly by the Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies (aSSIST) and Aalto University.
Hey, space!
An updated course in radio astronomy allows students to observe far-away galaxies with the help of Finland's only radio telescope used for astronomical research.
Aalto's AlumniStudent Weekend is a well-loved tradition
The traditional seminar for alumni and current students was recently hosted by the School of Electrical Engineering on Friday 27 October 2018.
Tailoring the surface of carbon may hold the key to monitoring patient blood in real-time
Machine learning is increasing the pace of development of customised carbon surfaces with a wide variety of applications
Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors course - apply now
The course is a unique opportunity to work with your hands and to build an exhibition in a group with many talents - including science.
Suomi 100 satellite will be launched into space on 19 November
The journey of Finland鈥檚 anniversary satellite was delayed by almost a year because of launcher problems. The satellite will investigate space weather and take images of, for instance, northern lights and Finland.
Professor Zach Taylor is finding technological solutions to clinical problems
Professor Zach Taylor's research is best described by two fields: Diagnostic medical imaging and Millimetre wave and THz techniques.
Playing sparked an idea how to transfer tacit knowledge
Artificial intelligence could discreetly guide an employee to build and maintain equipment.
Call a researcher! week 26-30 November - have a chat with experts on digitalisation and AI!
Do you have questions on digitalisation and its impacts? Want to know more on AI, platforms or industrial internet? Are you interested in circular economy, ecosystems or wellbeing technologies? Call a researcher!
