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EURAMET elected Professor Erkki Ikonen as an EMPIR Vice-Chairperson

He will start his term in January 2016 for three years.
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Department of Marketing scholars participated consumer culture research seminar at Lille University

Professor John Schouten was invited to lecture on ethnography and three PhD students qualified to attend the seminar.
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WorkPartner robot retired to the Museum of Technology

The robot's development project took place during the time when digitalisation started strongly influence the development of machines.
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Satu Hassi: New energy solutions need users’ acceptance

New technology and engineering solutions are not enough. The users´ point of view is very important and too often forgotten.
Research & Art
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Guests of honor at the book launch (from the left): Professor Risto Nieminen, Dean, Ms Satu Hassi, Member of Parliament, Professor Gary Marquis, Dean,  and Mr Giorgio Visetti, Ambassador of Italy.

Heat treatment improves the cracking resistance of nickel-based alloy weld metals

Post-weld heat treatment can be used to positively impact the cracking resistance of nickel-based alloy weld metals used in nuclear power plants.
Research & Art
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Greater freedom of choice with new master’s degree programmes

The programmes have been designed from the ground up to meet the requirements for future skills.
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Aalto University School of Engineering

Better materials promise LED's at a fraction of the cost

For the reactors used in the manufacture of LED's there are more promising materials than the ones currently in use, the researchers point out.
Press releases, Research & Art
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A boost to product development from Aaltonaut

The minor programme combines different academic fields encouraging students towards curiosity and initiative.
Studies
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During the Bootcamp Weekend, the teams' task was to design and produce a prototype of a piece of equipment that supports the head.  Students Jukka Song (on the left) and Janne Pärssinen devising their solution to the problem.

Three-dimensional visual art requires movement and immediacy

In her recent doctoral research, Riikka Mäkikoskela investigates the birth of three-dimensional works of art.
Research & Art, Press releases
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Fortune favours the brave – both in science and entrepreneurship

Aalto University boosted entrepreneurial spirit at a Morocco-based conference promoting peace in the Middle East.
Studies, Cooperation
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The workshop by Aalto University discussed methods for overcoming fears. Photo: Olli Vuola.

Aalto ranked again second in the Nordic Business Schools

The School of Business placed 32nd in the ‘Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2015’.
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Openers of legal data were awarded in the Open Finland Challenge competition

Semantic Finlex will bring legal and juridical data to everyone's reach as a Linked Open Data service.
Cooperation, Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Entrepreneurship can be a path to adjustment for asylum seekers

Preconditions for entrepreneurship can be supported by expanding their knowledge base, networking, internships and entrepreneurship training.
Studies
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During the Sustainable Entrepreneurship day, organised for the first time, students came up with ideas for the integration of asylum seekers and supporting their preconditions for entrepreneurship. It is Daniele Fasoli's presenting turn. Photo Kasimir Raipela.

Decorations on the Independence Day

Eighteen members of Aalto University faculty and staff awarded.
Awards and Recognition
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Good corporate responsibility reporting practices are a part of successful companies

School of Business researchers have been involved in developing reporting practices.
Research & Art, Cooperation
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The winners of Finland's Responsibility Reporting Competition were awarded at Säätytalo in Helsinki on 25 November 2015.

Spatial design students created light installation for IKEA

The works of art remind people of the importance of light and sensible energy consumption in everyday life.
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The light installations in Finland are the first ones in IKEA department stores worldwide.

Mikko Kosonen ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University Board

Chairman Matti Alahuhta will leave the board. The new chair will be chosen in the meeting in January.
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A costume designer wanted to be more than a provider of clothing for performers

A recent dissertation sheds light on the different stages in the career of Liisi Tandefelt and changes that have taken place in the profession.
Research & Art
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A community may benefit from white lies

Researchers have proved that both too much lying and complete honesty may damage social relationships.
Research & Art, Press releases
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Riitta Salmelin receives Justine & Yves Sergent award

The awards is a well know prestige among international brain imaging researchers
Awards and Recognition
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