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Researchers join forces with companies to develop low-carbon industrial production

Aalto University, the University of Oulu, and VTT, together with seven companies are searching for ways to reduce the environmental impact of industrial production, and for measures that can be combined in an environmentally responsible brand strategy.
Research & Art
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Mittauslaitteistoa Otaniemessä.

Aalto University and Tampere University launch a digital pathway pilot for international students 

The universities offer a pathway programme in science and technology to attract international students to apply to study in Finland.
Cooperation, Studies
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Laughing students working on their laptops around a table.

Charlotte Zborowski and Pedro Silva start as Data Agents at the School of Chemical Engineering

Aalto research data management network has two new members, Charlotte Zborowski and Pedro Silva. Their aim is to support data management practices at the School of Chemical Engineering.
Appointments
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Picture of Charlotte Zborowski and Pedro Silva

43% responded to the 2022 AllWell? survey!

The survey was sent to all second-year bachelor’s degree students and first-year master’s degree students at Aalto University. This year, their total number was approximately 4,700. About 43% of them took the survey. AllWell warmly thanks all of them!
University
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Graduation ceremony returns to campus

After a long period of virtual events, the School of Engineering held a traditional, in-person graduation event on 16 March.
Studies
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Kubilay Özen speaking at the School of Engineering graduation event

Sustainable Campus Event drew crowds to A Grid

In the spirit of Earth Hour, the Sustainable Campus team organized the Sustainable Campus event on March 24, 2022 at A Grid. The theme of the event this time was natural biodiversity and the dialogue between man and nature.
Campus
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Image of a three during springtime

Viruses in the air? Researchers study how air cleaning devices, masks, and UV light reduce risk of infection

The project is aimed at finding workable and cost-effective ways to protect offices.
Press releases
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Hengittävä nukke aerosolitutkimuksessa

Aalto Digital Creatives has launched Art & Tech Open Call for a development grant for creative industry projects

Find out more about the open call at the Art & Tech Open Call Demo Day event on Friday 8.4.2022 at Roihupelto Studios.
Campus, Cooperation
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A person with VR glasses

Warm toes and a warm mind – knit a pair of new Aalto socks for yourself or your loved ones!

Wool socks are used in Finland all year round. Would you like to knit some logo socks or a pair of pattern socks? Or perhaps both?
University
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Provost Kristiina Mäkelä appointed to second term

The new five-year term starts on 1 December
Appointments
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Provost Kristiina Mäkelä. Photo: Jaakko Kahilaniemi

Metsä Group donates 160 000 euros ʵ University

The donation has been allocated to the field of technology within the framework of the Finnish government’s match funding campaign.
Cooperation
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Researcher at chemical engineering laboratory

Master's student Akseli Rautakorpi: ”Chemistry plays a central role in solving our biggest societal problems"

Akseli Rautakorpi chose Chemistry and Materials Science as his Bachelor's major. Currently, Akseli is studying and working part-time as a member of a research team.
Studies
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Akseli Rautakorpi kuvattuna lumisessa metsämaisemassa, aurinkolasit päässä.

A new type of hand prosthesis learns from the user — and the user learns from the prosthesis

New research enables more functional and robust robotic prostheses.
Research & Art
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School of Business donor stories: Kirsti Tamminen

I am interested in current phenomena, and I want to learn new things. It’s also fun to meet other alumni.
Cooperation
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Kirsti Tamminen

Aalto University endowment provided EUR 31 million in 2021 to fund education and research

Progress towards carbon neutral endowment portfolio continued in 2021
University
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A Bloc ja Korkeakouluaukio talvella

Aalto University has set its sights firmly on building a sustainable future

Board approved the Annual Board Report and Financial Statements for 2021
University
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Kaksi henkilöä

Unite! presents its strategic roadmap towards open science in the digital age

The roadmap includes objectives, recommendations and actions that Aalto and the other universities of the alliance can promote to make Unite! a European driver of open science and innovation by 2023.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Environmental Engineering new flow channel in Otaniemi, with students and teaching staff

AllWell? 2022 results in Power BI

The 2022 AllWell? wellbeing survey was conducted 16.2.-2.3. among all 2nd-year bachelor’s degree students and 1st-year master’s degree students at Aalto University. Results can be now found from Power BI!
University
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AllWell Results in Power BI

Summer School alum story: “The Scandinavian way of teaching and learning appeals to me – it’s all about collective well-being”

Aalto University Summer School alumna and Global Brand Communications Lead at adidas Margo Camus combined her passion for sustainability and fashion and created the career she always wanted.
Studies
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Margo Camus in long brown hair and a black blazer sitting in front of a computer screen and smiling towards the camera.

Research project develops electrically controlled artificial molecular machines

Electronically controlled molecular machines would be faster as well as easier to manufacture, as they would not need to rely on sophisticated chemical synthesis.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Anton Kuzyk