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Otaniemi, like coming back home
Tauno Voipio, godfather of the Electric Workshop course, believes in learning through doing.
Albedo matters for the climate and forestry can have an impact on it
A research project conducted by Aalto University found that favoring broadleaved species in boreal forestry is a climate-friendly option when considering the forest albedo. Therefore, forest management actions can directly affect forest albedo, and hence the climate, without decreasing forest productivity.
Utilizing local reindeer bone waste from Lapland in ceramics
The recycling of reindeer bone remain can create new possibilities and collaborations in the Lapland region.
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT THE FINANCE FACULTY
We are primarily looking for students majoring in Finance, but we also welcome applications from students with other quantitatively oriented backgrounds. Completion of a Bachelor’s thesis or other relevant experience is a plus.
Dear donors, this is how you make us feel
Today, on #GivingTuesday, we celebrate our donors and feel thankful to all of you, who have supported our work over the years.
Can academia keep up with the future of work?
Sampo Leino shares insights on how academia can help students to leap from university to work.
WarSampo publishes new Linked Open Data on the over 4,000 Finnish prisoners of war in Soviet Union
The Prisoners of War web application is based on archival material from Finland and Russia. The data is a part of the WarSampo application, which has been used by over half a million Finns to date.
Breaking boundaries – the power of multidisciplinarity
Piritta Jokelainen shares insights to enhance multidisciplinary teaching and learning.
Data analytic methods being used to study Finnish parliamentary data and Finnish films
Projects funded by the Academy of Finland will study political and film data from 1907 onwards.
Developing individualised biomaterials for medical treatment
New types of biological mesh can also be used in treating gynaecological prolapses, hernias and urinary incontinence.
How to achieve digital equality in smart cities
Who we design digital devices and apps for can unintentionally exclude some users, a process referred to as ‘digital inequality’
Self-managing workers also have their limits – support needed especially for work organisation and workload management
Award-winning Master's thesis shows that experts' working methods do not support work recovery.
Open access to scholarly publications - national policy by the research community in Finland was accepted
The first national open science policy component in Finland was accepted and published 25 November 2019.
Aalto Talent Expo Fair was a success
‘Now I have to say well done Aalto! The best fair for a long time, amazing students!’
The Dean’s Circle event discussed opportunities to create a more sustainable society through business
Influential actors in society and business gathered at the Aalto University School of Business Dean’s Circle event on November 12th to discuss the theme “Sustainable Business – Sustainable Society”.
MA in New Media Master’s Thesis Presentations
Autumn's MA in New Media Master’s Thesis Presentations
Alumna Essi Raitala: Business studies create an excellent basis for a diplomatic career
Diverse career opportunities and varying tasks got our alumna Essi Raitala interested in a career in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Currently, she is on her first posting at the Embassy of Finland in Nairobi.
Teaching and providing “aha!” experiences motivate our new Vice Dean of Education Jouni Paltakari
Paltakari wants to show all the incredible things we can do with chemical engineering. At the very core of all of our actions are sustainable development and problem solving.
To an international career through business studies in Tampere and Aalto
Sari Nevanpää, recipient of the Dean's List award, was immediately snatched into Lidl's interesting fast career track programme.
Diversity & equality conversations in the School of Science
Discussions about opinions and experiences in our community help inform next year’s equality action plan
