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The summer 2020 Bridges conference: it’s a scientific conference, museum family day, short film festival and more combined
Everyone is welcome to build bridges between mathematics, art, architecture and culture
New language classes proves popular with students
Course cooperation lets physics students learn science and language courses together
Quantum Technology Research Lectures
Explore the different areas of research taking place across the Quantum Technology Finland centre of excellence
The water we eat
Food production accounts for up to 70% of the global consumption of fresh water, the substance that is so essential to life. We need to change our diets to keep the Earth’s water from running out as its population increases rapidly.
'The younger generation really gets it'
Guy Julier takes stock of the Milan Triennale, Finnish skepticism and why the kids are all right.
Falling Walls Lab Finland: Hear about the most innovative ideas around right now
Sign up today for an opportunity to hear innovative ideas and groundbreaking research from scientists and creatives working in Finland right now
Erkki Oja has been awarded the Frank Rosenblatt Award for his achievements in artificial intelligence research
The huge current boom in artificial intelligence research started just as Professor Oja retired after a decades-long career in the field. His impact and contribution to our understanding of AI is now being recognised by the IEEE.
New professors appointed to the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Four new professors will join Aalto University during the summer and early autumn.
Eight teams awarded at the opening ceremony
President Ilkka Niemelä has recognised eight teams from the Aalto community for their achievements at the Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year.
Ilkka Niemelä: 'Balancing Finland’s education system a must'
Speakers at the Aalto University opening ceremony included Minister of Science and Culture Hanna Kosonen and Chair of the Student Union Tapio Hautamäki. In connection with the opening ceremony, the School of Business building at the heart of the campus invited visitors.
Olli Varis appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor
Professor Olli Varis of the Department of Built Environment, School of Engineering, has been appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor. The title is awarded to professors of exceptional academic merit.
Alumnus of the year Kari Knuutila: Aalto University looks far into the future
According to the Alumnus of the year of the School of Chemical Engineering, in industry one can see sustainable development become business.
Collaboration between Aalto University and HUS will create more innovations and new types of expertise
A recently signed contract expands the long-term collaboration between Aalto University and the Helsinki University Hospital (HUS).
EIT Climate-KIC supports digital roadmap for a circular economy
The roadmap gives recommendations for EU policymakers towards a digital circular economy
Understanding the past helps train future engineers
Saara Matala, Doctor of Technology and historian, studied last spring the role of Nokia engineers in the development of mobile platform security
Safe and healthy walking: A theory driven cross cultural comparison study
Welcome to participate in a research project that undertakes a cross-cultural comparison of the perceived risk involved in walking near or crossing roads when using a smart phone or when affected by alcohol.
Start of the new academic year
The opening week of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture will be held on 2-6 September. The beginning of the new academic year will be celebrated at a joint Aalto Day One event on Tuesday 3 September.
Michael Ungeheuer’s paper accepted to be published in the Review of Financial Studies
Finance Assistant Professor Michael Ungeheuer’s paper has been accepted for publication in the Review of Financial Studies.
School as a Service (SAAS) wins its 7th award
School as a Service, created by Ahlava and team, wins its 7th award - Seoul’s Human City Design Award—for rethinking learning through shared, flexible spaces.
