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Training in open research, including AI, ethics, data visualisation, and more – register now

New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2024 are open.
Research & Art
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Yellow post-it notes with different white symbols on them and a hand grabbing one of the notes.

The weight of water – Finland is a powerhouse in water diplomacy

Experts explain how the scarcity of water impacts both global politics and the economy
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Illustration where a fetus is inside a water bubble.

Is there enough water in the land of a thousand lakes? True or false: three claims about drought risks in Finland

Drought is one of the world's most devastating natural disasters, and climate change is likely to increase and intensify droughts around the world.
Research & Art
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Järvimaisema, jossa taivas peilautuu veden pinnasta, taustalla puustoa.

Miloš Mladenović appointed Vice Dean for Research at the School of Engineering

The new Vice Dean began his term on 1 August.
Appointments
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Man standing in a metro station with a bike

Introducing four new professors at the School of Engineering

Professors of Practice Hannele Holttinen and Teemu Manderbacka and Assistant Professors Mikko Suominen and Risto Ojala were appointed to the career path of professors during January-June 2024.
Appointments
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Jani Romanoff to continue as Vice Dean for Education at the School of Engineering

Romanoff is an accomplished teacher and educational developer who enjoys working with others to find systemic solutions.
Appointments
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Vice Dean for Education at the School of Engineering Jani Romanoff. Photo: Joonas Lehtovaara / Aalto University

Unite! Seed Fund 2024 awards funding to 13 applications with Aalto's involvement

The Unite! Seed Fund aims to stimulate and support bottom-up proposals by teachers, researchers and students for collaborative activities.
Awards and Recognition, Cooperation
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Tiny plant with text aside Unite! Seed Fund 2024

Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 gathered open science experts from all over Finland

Over 90 participants attended in person and 90 listened in Zoom a range of presentations on artificial intelligence, legal and security issues and data management, alongside the latest news on open science activities in Finland. The event was organised by Aalto University, VTT and Open Science Coordination in Finland.
Campus, Research & Art
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Anne Sunikka, Anton Sigfrids and Pekka Marttinen

Publication Forum seeks new panellists for term 2025-2028

If you are interested in becoming a panel member of the Publication Forum (Julkaisufoorumi, Jufo), apply by 15.6.2024.
Research & Art
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Publication icon

Aalto Open Science Award ceremony brought together Aaltonians to discuss open science

Last week we gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2023 and discuss open science matters with the Aalto community.
Awards and Recognition, Campus, Research & Art
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Professor Riikka Puurunen, Professor Patrick Rinke and IT Application Owner Lara Ejtehadian holding sunflowers and diplomas

Join us for the first Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony

All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required!
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Event information on a yellow to coral gradient background with yellow bubbles and a photo of a colorful event space.

Understanding climate warming impacts on carbon release from the tundra

Tundras could transform from carbon sinks into a carbon source, exacerbating the effects of climate change
Press releases
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Open-top chambers in a tundra environment.

Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be hosted by Aalto University

Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be held at Aalto University’s Otaniemi campus and in Zoom 3.–4.6.2024. Please register by May 3.
Campus, Cooperation, Research & Art
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Otaniemi seafront pictured in the summer with the Aalto logo and event title, and VTT and Open Science logos overlayed.

Even Finland should be concerned about droughts

Though the risk is still low, recent droughts in Finland have had a serious impact – and they will be more common
Press releases
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Aerial photo of a dried riverbed.

School of Engineering seeks new vice dean for research

The School of Engineering is looking for vice dean for research, for a term beginning on 1 August 2024.
For Aalto community
University
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Aalto University, A-logo around campus, photo Mikko Raskinen

Aalto Open Science Award Honorary Mention 2023 – Professor Riikka Puurunen leads by example to foster sustainable open science

We interviewed professor Riikka Puurunen, head of Catalysis research group at the School of Chemical Engineering, who received an honorary mention in the first Aalto Open Science Award.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Professor Riikka Puurunen, Catalysis Research group, Aalto Open Science Award, Honorary mention

Aalto Open Science Award Third Place Awardee 2023 – Intelligent Robotics Research Group with the Robotic Manipulation of Deformable Objects project

We interviewed the Intelligent Robotics Research Group with the Robotic Manipulation of Deformable Objects project, 3rd place awardees of the first Aalto Open Science Award.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Two of the awardees and their robotic arm all holding colorful mugs. Aalto Open Science Award, Honorary mention.

A view of 2023 and cheers for its highlights at ENG Awards Gala

The annual Dean's Awards recognised worthy efforts in research, education, impact, and service.
Awards and Recognition, University
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Dean Kari Tammi giving a presentation.

Humans have driven the Earth’s freshwater cycle out of its stable state

New analysis shows that the global freshwater cycle has shifted far beyond pre-industrial conditions
Press releases
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Jokimaisema, jossa taustalla aavikkoa. Välissä kulkee tie, jossa ajaa rekka-auto.

Aalto Open Science Award Winner 2023 – Aalto Materials Digitalization Platform (AMAD)

We interviewed the AMAD team, winners of the first Aalto Open Science Award.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Lara Ejtehadian, Patrick Rinke, and Ilari Lähteenmäki sitting with coffee mugs and smiling to the camera.