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Electronic Examinations at Aalto making progress

This cooperative project between ITS and LES-OPIT is one of many JSI (Joint Strategic Initiatives) projects which are digitalising Aalto services and processes.
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Data Star (Datatähti) programming competition for comprehensive school and upper secondary school pupils with design and implementation of algorithms as theme

The preliminary round of the Data Star competition is open for anyone, and you can participate online.
Studies
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Intensive atmosphere in HIIT Open 2016 (http://open.hiit.fi/)

Internet of Energy encourages consumers to use their own energy

Heat pumps, local solar power plants and electric cars are now spreading throughout Finland. In electricity generation we are moving towards a world where supply is distributed and diversified.
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Pasi Vainikka, Senior Research Fellow at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, talks about the opportunities for the Internet of Energy. Photo: Allu Pyhälammi

Professor Ville Pulkki recognised for his achievements by the Audio Engineering Society

The Silver Medal Award is given in recognition of outstanding development or achievement in the field of audio engineering.
Awards and Recognition
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Maarit Karppinen awarded ERC-PoC Funding

The funded project will provide a proof-of-concept for a transparent and flexible microbattery with a wide range of possible applications.
Research & Art
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Aalto distinguished professor Maarit Karppinen

Aalto University Properties Ltd divests Arkadiankatu 24 property

Aalto University divests the property, but leases the premises until July 2019.
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Alumni Elina Brotherus on exhibition in Paris

Aalto University alumni, photographer Elina Brotherus has an exhibition at the Pompidou Centre in Paris. The exhibition "Règle du jeu" (Game Rules) presents a renewed Brotherus.
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Elina Brotherus: Self-Portrait with Arno Rafael Minkkinen, or Student and Teacher under the Plum Tree, editio 1/6 2010 (53x80cm, pigment
 print). The work is owned by Aalto University and is part of art collection ”Radical Nature” in Dipoli.

Alumni Ambassador Emilia Rantala: The Aalto on Waves trip was a turning point in my life

Our alumna Emilia Rantala became accidentally part of one of the very first Aalto-level study projects at the newly formed university. Aalto on Waves took her from Lisbon over the Atlantic Ocean all the way to Brazil, and brought along a broad network and many new friendships.
Cooperation
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School of Business Alumni Ambassador Emilia Rantala

Learning business competence online – Aalto involved in cooperation between universities

Online business studies offer business knowledge to other than business students anywhere, any time.
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Winner of the Finlandia Prize for Architecture supports new ways of learning

Learning is fun in the Harald Herlin Learning Centre, designed by Alvar Aalto.
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Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo.

Janne Pärssinen second in Helkama cargo bicycle design competition

Electrically assisted “Kaari” bike is a variant of the traditional two wheeled cargo bicycle.
Awards and Recognition
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Image: Janne Pärssinen.

Aalto University nominated as a Nokia Bell Labs Distinguished Academic Partner

Cooperation strengthens in augmented intelligence and quantum technologies research.
Cooperation
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Kick scooters available to speed up getting around on campus

The foldable scooters can be brought on the bus and even indoors, and their availability can be checked conveniently by phone.
Campus, Cooperation
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Spectral library reveals how boreal trees reflect solar radiation

An internationally significant spectral library helps in the interpretation of satellite images and in the assessment of the effects of forests on climate.
Research & Art, Press releases
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Personnel Survey on 27.9 - 11.10.2017

Fourth personnel survey for whole personnel in Aalto University is conducted between September 27th and October 11th, 2017.
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Heidi Karjalainen is the Young Designer of the Year 2017

MA fashion student Heidi Karjalainen won the prize of the Young Designer of the Year. Her design of the Finnish folk costume combines traditional men's pinstripe with women's formal party wear.
Awards and Recognition
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Vuoden nuori suunnittelija Heidi Karjalainen, Helsingissä 25.9.2017 Copyright Messukeskus Helsinki

Call for Idea Proposals on Online/blended Learning, dl October 11th, 2017

We call now for idea proposals from all Aalto people (faculty, program directors, researchers, staff, students) on online/blended learning.
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ACRIS service unavailable 2 October 2017 between 5-8 pm

ACRIS (Aalto Current Research Information System) is unavailable on Monday, 2nd October 2017 between 5-8 pm due to service break.
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Slush grants €100 000 for a post doc’s novel research idea – apply by 1 Oct!

The leading startup event in Europe gives science and research a chance to shine.
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Researcher, do you know how the research results can be exploited? Look into the practical IP Guide

Research and Innovation Services has published Researchers Practical Guide to Intellectual Property.
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