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Interested in Aalto Space and mechanical design? Welcome to Machine Design Project Gala on Dec 1
MEC-E1003 Machine Design Project course student teams will be showing their prototypes for the public. This year, for the first time, there are also collaboration projects with the Aalto Space team and Professor Jaan Praks.
A summer internship with a twist: the story of prize-winning student Netta Karjalainen
Read the story of prize-winning Bachelor student’s summer internship at Aalto
How can Finland take part in the global microchip race? Experts list three advantages
Experts shared their insights how microchips continue to advance our technological capabilities, foster innovation, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Henry Tirri: Scaling technology business requires strong strategic and psychological competence
A good professor or business director shares wisdom that can only be gained over the years
Five things to know about university impact
When you think about the powerhouses ensuring our societal and economical success, universities may not be the first thing to pop into mind. It's clear that a university's basic function is to provide education and advance scientific research, but what else is there?
Student Anshuman Dwarakanath Prahlad sees numerous opportunities in today's space industry
Anshuman Dwarakanath Prahlad studies in SpaceMaster joint programme. He thinks that studying in two different universities has been a rewarding experience.
Need help to internationalize your teaching? Find partners within the Unite! Alliance
Aalto University wants to forster international cooperation in teaching and research, by helping academics build new collaborations with other Unite! Alliance partners. Fill up a request form and get help in seeking connections!
Visit School of Electrical Engineering laboratories in the spring 2024
We organise visits to the Robotics Lab, Acoustics Lab, and the Electronics-ICT laboratory.
2023 State Prize for Architecture awarded to Nomaji Landscape Architects
Aalto University researcher and long-time lecturer Mari Ariluoma is a partner in Nomaji, and researcher Caroline Moinel a Nomaji designer.
Alum Maria Lehto: My hobbies have had a big influence in my career and through them I have had my first leadership experiences
Maria Lehto has had an exciting career path to her current position as an Engagement Specialist at School of Business Premium Partner company, Konecranes. Even though the path didn’t always feel so straightforward, all experiences have played a part in her professional development. She would like to encourage young students to follow their own areas of interest and trust that it will lead them to the right direction in the end.
Nokia Foundation grants Professor Emeritus Antti Räisänen a recognition award for achievements in radio engineering research and education
Professor Emeritus Antti Räisänen, is a pioneer in the scientific research of higher radio frequencies and is known for his relentless passion for developing radio engineering education.
Researchers discover unconventional superconductivity in a monolayer van der Waals material
The group discovered nodal superconductivity with hidden order fluctuations
Luana Dessbesell aims to translate bioproducts research into commercial success
Professor Luana Dessbesell works on bridging the gap between academia and industry. Her research group Sustainable Bioproducts Innovation is a multidisciplinary group of people who seek to support the development and commercialization of new forest-based innovations.
A new visual teamwork tool based on metaphors
A typical problem in teamwork is an imbalance in participation – a few team members are active but not everyone's voice is heard. The Visentools project uses visual tools and haptic feedback to make workshops and team meetings more participatory and meaningful. The project is funded by Business Finland and has been piloted since May.
The self-driving R-Bus, circling random routes, served as a mobile art installation
In August 2023, a smart bus project in Kalasatama challenged the traditional art installation format. An audio piece heard inside also created vibrant natural soundscapes in the midst of the city's infrastructure.
Information on promoting sustainable development goals included in course descriptions
Themes related to promoting sustainable development goals discussed on more than one-third of courses
Exchange Experiences from CHEM Students
Read articles about the exchange experiences of Aalto CHEM students here.
A need for nuance: three professors offer perspective through their research
Three newly tenured Aalto professors talk about the complexities of real-world research
Sustainable land-use and mobility policies in urban regions enhanced with Unite! seed funding
The project seeks to identify innovative approaches for bringing decision-making closer together in land-use and mobility policy and practice.
