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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.

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.
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.
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.

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.

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.

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.
A boost to product development from Aaltonaut
The minor programme combines different academic fields encouraging students towards curiosity and initiative.

Three-dimensional visual art requires movement and immediacy
In her recent doctoral research, Riikka Mäkikoskela investigates the birth of three-dimensional works of art.
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.

Aalto ranked again second in the Nordic Business Schools
The School of Business placed 32nd in the ‘Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2015’.
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.
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.

Decorations on the Independence Day
Eighteen members of Aalto University faculty and staff awarded.
Good corporate responsibility reporting practices are a part of successful companies
School of Business researchers have been involved in developing reporting practices.

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.

Mikko Kosonen ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University Board
Chairman Matti Alahuhta will leave the board. The new chair will be chosen in the meeting in January.
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.
A community may benefit from white lies
Researchers have proved that both too much lying and complete honesty may damage social relationships.
Riitta Salmelin receives Justine & Yves Sergent award
The awards is a well know prestige among international brain imaging researchers
