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Honorary Award for Matti Alahuhta
The European International Business Academy awarded Alahuhta for his work for academic communities, among other things.
Doctoral track takes Bachelor’s students directly into PhD studies
The Doctoral track is available in three majors: Machine Learning and Data Mining, Bioinformatics and Complex Systems.
Aalto-1 satellite launch moved to the start of the year
The launch timetable for the Falcon 9 rocket has been delayed because the investigation into the accident, which occurred in September, continues.
Big data could help immigrants gain employment
An idea developed by School of Business students wins a student competition that aimed to resolve digital challenges set by Finnish organisations.
Harald Herlin Learning Centre received HURRAA! prize
The successfully realised renovation project was awarded a prize by the Espoo City Building Control Committee.
Collaboration project between Aalto University and H&M continues
The design department at the fashion giant welcomes three of Aalto's design students.
Digitalization of industry: status in US, South Korea, Sweden and Germany
The Digital Disruption of Industry project studied the status of digitalization of industry in several countries comparing them to Finland.
EEG reveals information essential to users
For the first time, information retrieval is possible with the help of EEG interpreted with machine learning.
Aalto University becomes collaboration partner in the DARIAH network of digital arts and humanities
In the Digital Research Infrastructure for Arts and Humanities, it is possible to influence through working groups.
Budgets and funding decisions of Aalto University and the schools for 2017
The budget of Aalto University was approved in the meeting of the Aalto University Board on 25 November.
Topical issues at Aalto Coffee
Almost 100 members of the Aalto Community gathered together at Aalto Coffee hosted by the President in Otaniemi on 29 November 2016.
The updated funding model rewards for academic achievements
Aalto University’s funding model has been reviewed for the period 2017–2020.
Smart textiles to relieve health monitoring
The idea put into practice on the Electric Workshop course got students tickets to the Slush event.
New understanding of fundamental photochemistry in dye solar cells
Molecular modeling and advanced spectroscopy helped to better understand fundamental photochemical processes in dye solar cells.
Printed perovskite solar cells
Carbon-based perovskite solar cells were fabricated for the first time by infiltrating the perovskite precursor ink with inkjet printing.
Customer engagement may decrease value of customer-specific sales
Discussing services creates value for customers even if they don’t buy anything.
Mikki Ristola and Department of Architecture have received the international RIBA President's Medals award
Ristola's Master's thesis "Visitor Centre for Petäjävesi Old Church" received a Commendation in the Silver Medal Category.
Tip of the Week: Agreements between the school and the departments help communicate about shared goals
The main KPI targets, among other things, are discussed in the agreement.
Aalto kept its place at #2 among Nordic Business Schools
The Financial Times ranking compares European Business Schools.
Aaltonaut product development kicks off with AI design
The boot camp weekend of Aaltonaut, a Bachelor’s minor programme, saw the participants design an artificial intelligence application.
