The majority of Finland's ICT emissions are generated outside our borders – So our reporting must be adjusted
It is difficult for companies and consumers to obtain information on the environmental impact of information technology. Researchers recommend unified, cross-boarder reporting obligations for the ICT sector.
School of Business student story: Osama Hamoud
Osama Hamoud, a 3rd year student of the Bachelor's Program in International Business never thought he could stay away from home for too long: “Despite being thousands of kilometres away from Cairo, Mikkeli still feels like home thanks to our amazing community.”
Aalto University attracted a record number of applications to master's programmes
More than 6000 applications for Aalto's master's programmes.
Alumna Tiina Palmunen: Presentation, cooperation and teamwork skills are crucial in working life
Our alumna Tiina Palmunen became interested in Kesko’s trainee program when she met with an HR representative of that company at Aalto Summer Job Day. At her current position as HR Specialist at Employee Responsibility at Kesko, she works with diversity and inclusion matters.
Welcome, student groups, to a virtual neuroimaging laboratory tour
In the laboratory you can use a remote connection to learn about a lie detector and a thermal camera, for example. We welcome upper secondary school pupils, upper comprehensive school pupils, students from universities of applied sciences, and others.
The login speed of Windows workstations was improved with Lean methods
Concentrating only to a single topic at the time proved to be a working tactic.
‘In electrical engineering you can build a more responsible and smarter future’
Student Emmaleena Ahonen feels that the future of the field looks sunny because skills and knowledge are needed even in unexpected fields
Northern Dimension Newsflash 3/2020 has been published
In this newsletter, you can read overviews of the ND Future Forums and the ND Expert Seminar on nuclear waste cleanup in the Arctic. Also, find about the new ND brochures, and acquaint yourself with the latest NDI Policy Briefs & Background Paper.
Researchers develop new way to break reciprocity law
The breakthrough makes a significant step forward in photonics and microwave technology by eliminating the need for bulky magnets
Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering's Christmas Letter 2020
Dean Jyri Hämäläinen's letter to the School of Electrical Engineering
Aalto University Bioinnovation Centre launching
Aalto University’s Bioinnovation Centre will be established with the grant amounting over 10 million euros received from Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation. Bioinnovation Centre will start its operation in 2021 by the recruitment of a professor enabled by the grant and opening the first call for the doctoral school supported by the grant.
Alumnus Pekka Lehtinen: Network as much as you can during the studies and after, widen your perspective
School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumnus Pekka Lehtinen has had a long career and he continues to value the skills he gathered during studies: ”Teamwork and the skill to think outside the box have brought the biggest insights into my career.”
Life in the Post-pandemic New Normal – The ND Future Forum 2020: Combatting COVID-19
The Northern Dimension Future Forum 2020 “Combatting COVID-19 in the Northern Dimension Area” was held on the 3rd of December as two virtual events. The Forum gathered together a wide range of experts and stakeholders to discuss health and societal implications of the COVID-19 epidemic in the Northern Dimension area and beyond. The Northern Dimension Institute (NDI) organized the Forum in cooperation with the Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Wellbeing (NDPHS).
New research shows how gatherings of people increase the risk of coronavirus exposure
The content of aerosols carrying the virus rises rapidly in a small space, as light aerosol droplets can remain afloat for hours if the space is poorly ventilated.
How to motivate people to comply voluntarily with necessary restrictions – 13 principles for effective COVID-19 related communication
Decision-makers and experts should support people's autonomy, competence and relatedness in their COVID-19 related communications with citizens.
Celebrating Excellence at the School of Electrical Engineering
Nominate your fellow community members for their accomplishments in 2020!
Welcome to Teachers' Dialogue event on January 22nd!
You are warmly welcome to join the first Teachers’ Dialogue of 2021 session on Friday 22 nd January from 10.00 -11.30 am – please book your calendar right now and register to the event. Theme for this event is Assessment and feedback.
School of Business student story: Ni Nguyen
Studying in the Bachelor's Program in International Business has made Ni Nguyen more confident: “Public speaking used to be my biggest fear but now, the shaking voice and tensed facial muscles during presentations have vanished.”
President's letter 21 December – Season's greetings!
Positive news about vaccines gives us hope for the future.
