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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.
Bacteria factories and soft robots
Tailored molecules and materials could revolutionise the chemicals industry, move fabrics and make solar panels more ecological.
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.
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.
FinnCERES Novel Openings 2020 call
The total funding in this call is €300k + €300k (Aalto + VTT). Expected that 2-3 projects will be funded, with a total funding of €100-150k per partner.
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 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
Conferment of doctoral degrees in the schools of technology postponed
The event is postponed due to corona pandemic. The new date will be announced accordingly.
Finnish researchers join forces to investigate the airborne transmission of coronavirus
The project includes fluid dynamics physicists, virologists and biomedical engineering specialists. The researchers are using a supercomputer to carry out 3D modelling and believe that the first results will be obtained in the next few weeks.
Academic results and international recognition developed favourably in 2019
Campus development took major steps and the School of Business relocated to the new building at the heart of Otaniemi campus.
EIT Manufacturing Match Making Event 2020
The Match Making Event 2020 was arrangenged over the web as a number of sessions. You can watch the web sessions here
Secondary school girls celebrate Women’s Day by exploring the world of technology
The Women's Day celebrations continued at the schools of technology on Monday 9 March, when Aalto University received a group of eighth and ninth grade girls who are all enthusiastic about science and technology.
Call for Education Proposals 2021 (EIT Manufacturing)
Education focuses on humans: engage, connect and empower them to become the backbone of a strong European Manufacturing Innovation Community; a propserous and inclusive society.
Call for Innovation Proposals 2021 (EIT Manufacturing)
The EIT Manufacturing community is looking for Innovation Activities with high potential. Proposers should focus on products and services with real economic, environmental, and societal impacts.