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HowUTeach self-assessment tool for teachers is piloted at Aalto

HowUTeach is a research based self-assessment tool created primarily for teachers. The purpose of HowUTeach is to increase teachers’ awareness of their teaching and thereby enhance individual self-reflection relating to work and wellbeing. HowUTeach is being piloted at Aalto during the academic year 2022-23.
Studies, University
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Keskustelevia ihmisiä

Aaron Rios Villanueva: 'Studying in Finland will be one of the best decisions you will make in your life'

'Not even sky is the limit,' says Aaron, who studies in the Master's Programme in Smart Systems Integrated Solutions.
Studies
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Aaron H. Rios Villanueva at Aalto campus.

Students investigated importance of recurring revenue streams in Alma Media's financial reporting

As a result, they produced a report on Recurring Revenue and Company Valuation
Studies
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Laskentatoimen opiskelijat Jake Jyväsjärvi ja Altti Laitinen

Collaboration between general upper secondary schools and universities is important

The collaboration between Metsähovi Radio Observatory and Helsinki School of Mathematics was awarded at the final event of the Tutki-Kokeile-Kehitä competition.
Awards and Recognition
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Taavi Väänänen ja Atte Kapanen Helsingin matematiikkalukiosta tekivät tarkistusmittauksia Metsähovissa marraskuussa 2021. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Joni Tammi

Data mycelium and a sculptural illusion - winning proposals of Aalto University's public art competition celebrate engineering

The artworks will be located in the K2 and K3 buildings in the Aalto University Works block
Campus, Press releases, University
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Illustration image of public art competition winning proposal Mycelium of the Future by Pasi Rauhala

8 reasons to join Aalto University Summer School this year

Do you need a direction this summer? Aalto University Summer School gives you the perfect mix of student life, inspiring course topics and authentic Finnish experiences.
Studies
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People picnicing in Esplanade Park

Armi Tiihonen receives a postdoctoral grant from Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions program

The CEST researcher will study physics-informed machine learning to accelerate stability research on perovskite solar cells.
Research & Art
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Illustration of research cycle

Pulled toward the light – measuring how a laser beam compresses water

An international group of researchers coordinated by Professor Nelson Astrath from State University of Maringá (Brazil) has measured the force density laser light exerts within a water column as it passes through.
Press releases
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Artistic illustration of radial pressure distribution in water excited by a laser pulse. Picture: Mikko Partanen, Aalto University.

Professor Heidi Salonen's Installation Talk: Indoor air quality – Importance and threats

Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors on 27.4.
Appointments
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Professori Heidi Salonen. Kuva: Matias Salonen

Try the easier way to give feedback on facilities

Projector not working, lights broken, trash bin needs emptying? The new feedback feature has now been added to the Aalto Space application. Now you can easily leave feedback or report an issue regarding the facilities.
Campus
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Aalto Space Kuva: Hannes Huotari

Katja Vuorialho appointed Human Resources Manager of the School of Science

The Dean of the School of Science has appointed L.L.M. Katja Vuorialho the School’s HR Manager, as of 18 May 2022.
Appointments
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Katja Vuorialho

Estoril Conferences: Together for a future of hope

Estoril Conferences join forces with CEMS and McKinsey & Company to amplify the intergenerational dialogue on global challenges and engage with the Purpose Generation worldwide
Cooperation
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Photo from CEMS MIM graduation.

Biorefineries and Herbert Sixta in spotlight at 2022 seminar

Biorefineries research group annual seminar presented the latest developments in forest-based, sustainable refineries and analytical tools.
Campus, Research & Art
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Herbert Sixta presents at the Biorefineries Annual Scientific Seminar 2022

Aalto University Magazine examines how bodily boundaries can be crossed

The magazine's April issue showcases both concrete and figurative encounters between the human body and technology.
Aalto Magazine
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Seitsemänvuotias Nelson hyppimässä trampoliinilla liikuntapuisto SuperParkissa.

Designer Lincoln Kayiwa wants to create heirlooms

Finland seemed a bit like destiny for this Ugandan-born entrepreneur and Aalto alumnus.
Aalto Magazine
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Muotoilija Lincoln Kayiwa työhuoneensa ovella

Aalto University boosts bold and new transdisciplinary research projects 

13 interdisciplinary teams got internal seed funding for research that boldly pushes existing boundaries and contributes to creating a radically new kind of future
Research & Art, University
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Visualizing Knowledge

Artificial intelligence to assist the brain

Neuroscience and neurotechnology are gaining a fresh ally in the form of artificial intelligence, which can assess dementia risk and enhance the effectiveness of depression treatments.

Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Kuvituskuvassa on vaaleanpunaisella pohjalla mustavalkoiset ihmiskasvot ja niiden yläpuolella sinisävyinen piirroskuva aivoista. Kasvojen ympärillä on yksittäisiä sanoja kuten "jungle" ja "tomato" sekä aivosähkökäyrää symboloiva aaltoviiva.

Film Silence breaks a taboo

A short film directed by Saara Hakkarainen tells a story of a silenced secret.
Research & Art, Studies
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Ohjaaja Saara Hakkaraisen lyhytelokuva Hiljaisuus rikkoo tabua / Aalto-yliopiston elokuvataiteen laitos

Summer School Alum story: “Digital Business Master Class was a wonderful supplement to my MBA”

With a background in Marketing and Brand Management, Cordelia Blanchard was looking for short-term exchange possibilities and found the Digitial Business Master Class by Aalto University Summer School.
Studies
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Cordelia in a blue winter jacket, pictured smiling with a snowy forest in the background.

Honorary Doctor Tuomas Tenkanen is inspired by the integration of technologies

Tuomas Tenkanen, CEO of Mobidiag Oy, a company focused on infectious disease diagnostics, has been named an honorary doctor of Aalto University, in the field of technology. Tenkanen's pioneering work represents key areas of research at Aalto University, life sciences and health and well-being technologies, combining expertise in enzymatics, diagnostic hardware and IT.
Appointments
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Mobidiagin toimitusjohtaja Tuomas Tenkanen hymyilee kameralle, yllään sininen puku.