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Professor Jarkko Niiranen on the computational mechanics of microarchitectural solids and structures
'When developing models, we spend a lot of time on mathematical physics, numerical mathematics and computer programming, but the fundamental concepts of mechanics remain the same' says Niiranen in his installation talk.
Increased number of applicants for English-language bachelor’s programmes
Results will be published early June.
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.
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
All Aalto students have access to gender studies
Hilma network offers courses for the students and training for teachers.
Professor Mikael Rinne: Fracture mechanics in rock engineering
'Fracture mechanics is an important part of rock engineering, but it’s very difficult to predict accurately where, when and how fractures appear,' says Rinne in his installation talk.
Jani Romanoff appointed vice dean at the School of EngineeringÂ
Romanoff is a highly accomplished teacher and developer of teaching.
Aalto community collaborated in identifying emerging trends affecting our strategic choices
Over 100 weak signals and trends were gathered from the Aalto community during the first University Preview process.
Designs for a Cooler Planet 2021
In a world of plenty, what is wise to design for the next generations? This year's theme is Resource wisdom, and a university-wide event will take place in September 2021.
Aalto University attracted a record number of applications to master's programmes
More than 6000 applications for Aalto's master's programmes.
Aalto University Bioinnovation Centre launching
Aalto University’s Bioinnovation Centre will be established with the grant amounting over 10 million euros received from Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation. Bioinnovation Centre will start its operation in 2021 by the recruitment of a professor enabled by the grant and opening the first call for the doctoral school supported by the grant.
Kari Tammi: Data availability makes a difference in mechatronics design
A digital twin is a digital replica of a physical entity. In his Installation Talk, Associate Professor Kari Tammi shows how a digital twin can be used to design more efficient, sustainable and better products for the future.
The Academy of Finland decided on roadmap for research infrastructures
Aalto University is involved in ten research infrastructures selected for the national roadmap for 2021–2024, which support the university's seven research areas.
The Design Process Management course is truly multidisciplinary
In the Design Process Management course, organised for master's and doctoral students for the first time this autumn, students design and manage real-life construction projects in cooperation with companies of the field.
International LASER Talks series will start January 28, 2021
LASER Talks are an initiative launched by Leonardo/The International Society for the Arts, Sciences and Technology. Aalto University joined the list of LASER Talks hosts in 2020, and the January event will be the first-ever held in Finland.
Juha Siivola has been helping Santa Claus for over 30 years - Japan is a particularly important destination
As Santa Claus, Siivola has visited Christmas parades, shopping centres, schools, day-care centres, old people's homes and hospital children's wards.
Newly appointed Adjunct Professor Nora Sillanpää studies urban stormwater
D.Sc. (Tech.) Nora Sillanpää has been named Adjunct Professor at the Aalto University School of Engineering from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2025.
Professor Risto Kosonen emphasises the role of buildings in stopping climate change
'Heating, ventilation and air conditioning have a significant impact on our health and wellbeing as well,' he says in his installation talk.
More than 200 participants attended Aalto Research Data Management training in autumn 2020
Explore Research Data Management online training materials
Funding for research infrastructures from Academy of Finland
Funding is extensively allocated to several different infrastructures at Aalto University, and there are also those who have not previously received national infrastructure funding.
