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Alumnus Kyunghyun Cho supports women who study data science and artificial intelligence
Kyunghyun Cho, Associate Professor at New York University and an alumnus of Aalto University School of Science, has made a significant donation of 30,000 euros to the Department of Computer Science. His donation will be distributed as scholarships to female computer science students from outside the EU.
Aalto Mathematics professor wins Outstanding Teacher of the Year from the Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion's
This year the Outstanding Teacher of the Year is Fabricio Oliveira, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Operations Research. Aalto alumni Joonas Govenius won the Young Researcher of the Year
5G technology offers productivity benefits to companies and accelerated employment paths for students all around the world
Aalto University is a focal point for 5G competence and applications.
Vibrant living environments are created through more inclusive, sustainable and aesthetic design
Aalto University's New European Bauhaus event sought bold perspectives on multidisciplinary and systemic change.
Visiting Faculty Barbara Edwards: ‘Cultural diversity enriches everyone’s academic experience.’
Barbara Edwards (MAcc, CPA, CA, EdD), retired Senior Lecturer from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver BC Canada, has a long and successful teaching career. In her home university, Edwards received a TD-Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Award, which is awarded based on colleague and student nominations, and a placement on the SFU Beedie School of Business Teaching Honour Roll. Before she started to teach at SFU in 1993, Edwards worked as a Senior Tax Manager at KPMG.
Meet the data expert: Maria Rehbinder
Senior legal counsel Maria Rehbinder advises on the legal issues related to use of research data containing personal data. Article series Meet the data expert introduces service personnel specialized in research data management support.
How should governments offer subsidies for clean-energy heating?
New study from Finland shows heat pump benefits don’t necessarily go to those who benefit most
Toward better speech recognition: Lahjoita puhetta campaign wins prize as best mobile service
'Thanks to the successful campaign, Finland has the possibility to be a pioneer in speech recognition for small languages,' says Professor Mikko Kurimo
The pedestrian and cycling route in front of shopping center A Bloc will be closed
Light rail construction work is underway in front of shopping center A Bloc.
Eight top-ranked universities and business schools join forces to create a European network of online credited elective courses for undergraduates
The ECOL initiative underscores the importance of building a common European online curriculum that can be expanded and developed over time, following the EU principles of innovation, digitalisation, sustainability and inclusion.
Helsinki GSE Situation Room report: People with good income are doing better and better
The number of people earning at least EUR 6,000 per month, has increased by as much as 20% in the first half of the year, compared with 2019 before the coronavirus pandemic.
Summer School Alum story: "Aalto University has been a fantastic start to my career in Finland"
Aalto University Summer School and Information Technology Program alum Seowon Jung moved from Seoul to Finland to study marketing at Aalto University
Regional and adaptive targeting of vaccinations can be advantageous – Researchers examine effective vaccination strategies for coronavirus pandemic
New study models the age structure of those being vaccinated and contact between Finnish regions during the pandemic
Students studied the motivation behind the purchase of affordable food products
‘The students could set up a two-person consultancy firm right away.’
New research: Companies with LGBT-friendly policies perform better
LGBT‐friendly corporate policies enhance firm performance, according to new research from the School of Business and the University of Vaasa.
Warm ice may fracture differently than cold ice
New study suggests old rules on how ice breaks may not always hold up
Acoustic solutions made from natural fibres can reduce buildings’ carbon footprints
Aalto University researchers discovered that wood-based pulp fibres are also well-suited for making acoustic materials.
Open Call for Projects: Arts and Culture for a Better and Healthier Life
The project “The Art of Staying Healthy” aims to develop collaboration between the arts and health sectors and to pilot arts interventions on the health and well-being of people and communities in the Northern Dimension area.
A student centre will be built as a joint meeting place for Aalto University students
The building, to be built at the heart of the campus, will be implemented as a joint effort by student organisations and the university.
ShanghaiRanking: Aalto University ranks in top 100 worldwide in ten academic subjects
Business Administration, Management, Marine/Ocean Engineering and Telecommunication Engineering were the best performers among Aalto’s subjects.
