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The age of digitalization and crises - how to navigate the unknown
Systemic problems call for changes, and this applies to higher education and research as well. The U-Create seminar discussed the limitations of our current university models and discussed alternative value systems, such as care.
Aalto is the best-known university among young people
Finns under the age of 30 find Aalto’s degrees valued by employers.
DiCtion Uses Visual Data to Automate Construction Site Processes
Sensors and cameras on a digitalised construction site provide a huge amount of useful data. As a result, it’s becoming almost impossible to interpret that data manually. Aalto University is now looking for ways to automate the processing and use of construction data in the DiCtion research project.
Open question survey: How has the pandemic affected the ways of working
The data collected with this survey is used to by researchers of Fast Expert Teams network to increase understanding of the current changes so that new practices and ways of working could be developed.
Aalto-University mapped the quality of induction loops to provide better services to people with hearing loss
The project promotes the equality of people with hearing loss, and it has been significant in scale both in Finland and internationally.
Relying on “local food” is a distant dream for most of the world
A recent study from Aalto University shows that less than one-third of the world's population could currently meet their demand for food produced in their local vicinity
For her beloved Baltic Sea
As a little girl, Tiina Tuurnala would take her family’s motorboat around nearby islets to catch ship wakes. Now, she is at the helm of the Finnish Shipowners’ Association and is steering the maritime industry towards a low-emission future.
Anything but an ordinary greenhouse
A wood-structured windowless greenhouse consumes only half as much energy as a traditional glass greenhouse. In addition to producing food, Pasi Herranen’s invention could generate electricity and excess heat in the future.
Aalto University prepares for alternative student admissions procedures
Most entrance examinations cannot be organised on campus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
University entrance exams to be replaced by alternative admissions procedures this spring
The universities will implement their student admissions procedures in a manner that takes into consideration the special characteristics of each field.
Cutting-edge technology, 3D models and pioneers of open science
The scientific achievements of the Centre of Excellence in Laser Scanning Research (CoE-LaSR) have produced plenty of benefits with far reaching impact both commercially and societally.
Researchers modelling the spread of the coronavirus emphasise the importance of avoiding busy indoor spaces
A joint project carried out by four Finnish research organisations has studied the transport and spread of coronavirus through the air. Preliminary results indicate that aerosol particles carrying the virus can remain in the air longer than was originally thought, so it is important to avoid busy public indoor spaces. This also reduces the risk of droplet infection, which remains the main path of transmission for coronavirus.
Over 12 000 applicants applied to bachelor’s programmes
Especially the amount of first priority applicants increased.
Millennium Technology Prize festivities to be postponed
See the Millennium Talk video where Assistant Professor Mari Lundström discusses recyclable batteries.
Our strategy: change to annual planning schedule, next community event will be held on 22 April
Despite the current exceptional situation, the planning process for strategy implementation continues. Community event will be held remotely.
Greetings from Ikiteekkari: 'This is a huge test'
Krister Ahlström, honorary doctor and business influencer, urges the Aalto community members to preserve their social networks.
Aalto University accepts 1 244 new students for master's studies
Admission results are published on 30 March. Congratulations to all new master's students!
EIT Digital 2021 Call is open! (submissions until 7 May 2020)
Join us in boosting entrepreneurship and education for a strong digital Europe
EIT Jumpstarter 2020 (register before 5 April 2020)
Turn your innovative idea into a budding business!
Aalto helps in the midst of the pandemic – over 40 ideas from the community being processed
We collect ideas and solutions from the community to assist authorities and other actors in this situation
