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Quantum Wheel brings world-class game makers and quantum physicists together
From 15th until 17th February 2019 the Helsinki SkyWheel and Allas Sea Pool are the base for the 5th Quantum Game Jam; an intensive weekend during which game makers and physicists get together with the aim of creating games that harness the nature of quantum mechanics.
School of Business moves to Otaniemi campus
An excellent learning and research environment will strengthen the international significance of the School of Business.
Public art sparks our imagination
Aalto University is the first university in Finland to commit to the principle of the art percent.
Life on the edge in the quantum world - Taking shortcuts and driving at the quantum speed limit
Pulling off high-speed energy transfers in the lab gives researchers insight into quantum computing, high-speed rechargeable batteries, and other future applications of quantum technology.
Wärtsilä and Aalto University sign partnership agreement to broaden cooperation
By broadening the scope of cooperation, Wärtsilä and Aalto University are looking to take on the challenges of climate change; scarcity of natural resources; and digitalisation together.
Artists digging up contaminated soil
Artistic research does not provide ready-made answers, but instead raises important questions. Artist researchers are currently interested in global topics such as climate change and migration.
School of Arts, Design and Architecture awarded promoters of creative skills
In the Annual Review of the school altogether eleven prizes were awarded.
Finavia becomes School of Business Premium Partner
The two-year partnership programme aims at building long-term collaboration in various areas.
EIT Climate-KIC: Open Call on Climate Innovation Ecosystem creation
Developing and supporting national and sub-national climate innovation ecosystems.
Alumni are getting more involved in Aalto University’s development
A new alumni network board gives alumni a stronger voice in the university.
The climate is changing - will education at Aalto change as well?
A discussion session was organised At Aalto to reflect on how university education could better respond to the challenges of climate change.
The space journey of Aalto-2 satellite is coming to an end - its trip finishes tomorrow night when it becomes a shooting star in the sky
According to estimates, Aalto-2 will hit the atmosphere on Thursday 7 February at 00.51 Finnish time.
‘Refashioning the Renaissance’, researching and experimenting fashion techniques from the 16th century
History of fashion project funded by ERC, Refashioning the Renaissance, international fashion and textile research group based in Aalto University, has been working for two years combining traditional historical research with experimentation on objects, materials and techniques from the 16th Century.
Renovation of streets and changes to traffic arrangements in Otaniemi from March 2019 to June 2020 – Konemiehentie, Puumiehenkuja and Otakaari
Puumiehenkuja, Konemiehentie and Otakaari are streets at Otaniemi in the city of Espoo with municipal infrastructure largely dating from the 1960s–1970s.
The first installation talks of 2019 now available on video
Aalto's newly tenured professors reveal the secrets of fire safety engineering and resilient architecture, among other things.
Victorious Bocuse d'Or platter for Team Finland designed by Aalto students
Aalto University MA students Jinghua Zeng and Niko Mankinen designed Team Finland's platter for Bocuse d’Or, an international gastronomic competition.
Lappset prize 2018 to Landscape Architect Heta Seppälä
Seppälä examines urban metabolism through a scenario method.
Scenario-based risk management for polar waters
Aalto University’s Marine and Arctic Technology Research Group has outlined a new project to develop risk-based guidelines which holistically consider the impact of risks in ice infested waters.
The ability to communicate effectively is important in conflict solving
Conflict Management was simulated in class at the School of Business.
”Take an advantage of your contacts and take time to draft your job applications”
The School of Business Alumni Ambassador Emilia Rantala encourages first-year students to gain work experience already during studies. "Any kind of work experience will later on help you proceed towards next job opportunities", she says, and below gives her advice on applying for summer jobs.
