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Does data make the difference? Let’s find out at the upcoming RDA Plenary in Finland
Data has both an enormous and diverse potential to change the way we work, make decisions and empower citizens. But does data really make the difference? This is the theme at the heart of the upcoming 14th Plenary of the Research Data Alliance (RDA).
Breaking the chain of vulnerability
How empathy, close listening and design thinking enable Claudia Garduño and the AaltoLAB Mexico to find the most urgent problems in an indigenous community.
Assistant Professor Elisa Mekler: Gaming can help to cope with difficult life situations and improve one’s wellbeing
Elisa Mekler found out in her recent study that video games might help people to cope with difficult life situations, which offers a new challenge to game designers
Ongoing research and prototypes
Learning Environments research group has a new space in the Väre building. In addition of another move — of which we are very happy about, as we are back in the core of the Aalto Media Lab — we have done some research, design experiments and prototypes.
Machine learning helps to predict blackouts caused by storms
A collaboration between computer scientists at Aalto University and the Finnish Meteorological Institute applies machine learning to predict how damaging a storm will be
Aalto University’s fashion studies are enhanced by a strong expertise in textiles
Combining artistic and technical design expertise in teaching is a unique concept worldwide.
Auroral crackling sounds are related to the electromagnetic resonances of the Earth
A study that correlates the sound of the Northern Lights with the Schumann resonances
Media Lab alumni: Juan Carlos Vasquez
Juan Carlos Vasquez is a composer, sound artist and researcher who was awarded as the Primus Master in the Aalto ARTS conferment ceremony this summer. He has been an active member of the Media Lab as a student, researcher and lecturer and has accomplished during his years in Aalto more than many of us could even dream of.
'We must look to the past, for a lesson in designing buildings for the future'
Architect Karin Krokfors says buildings should be designed to be adaptable over time. And that history holds plenty of examples for us to study.
The Finnish EU presidency gets a dose of Aalto visual food for thought
Materials Matter, and Fragile Water, two popular Aalto University exhibitions, are being featured as part of the Finnish EU presidency, which started at the beginning of July, and which runs for six months.
High energy works in an entrepreneurial community, but peace works in the funeral home
Affect research explores how affects, sensory and bodily sensations, are created, and how they have an effect on employees and customers in organisations.
New book from Professor Vesa Puttonen
The book ”Navigating the investment minefield” by H. Kent Baker and Vesa Puttonen has been published.
Passion and patience are the most important qualities for a researcher
Professor Caterina Soldano aims for developing next generation electronics
Ten new doctoral training projects exploring quantum technology in novel ways
The projects focus on scientific, technological, business and/or artistic ideas
'Aalto is a step ahead'
Marja Makarow, Director of Biocentre Finland, was conferred as an honorary Doctor of Technology at the ceremonial doctoral conferment event in Dipoli on 14 June 2019. Makarow, talented in many fields of science, urges Finnish universities to form long-term international partnerships
What does a Doctor of Arts do at the School of Electrical Engineering?
Salu Ylirisku, Doctor of Arts, teaches design process and related skills to aspiring engineers at the School of Electrical Engineering.
Breaking through barriers for a revolution in brain scans
The EU-funded BREAKBEN project promises better and more detailed brain scans
Unified Chargers power the revolution of electric cars
Aalto-based company wants to make advanced charging technology more accessible
'The way we spend our time makes a big difference'
Director of the Creative Sustainability programme at Aalto University, Mikko Jalas talks about self-sufficiency and sustainability.
Aalto maintains strong position in ShanghaiRankings
Altogether eight subjects rank in the top 100 worldwide
