How does Aalto strategy, elf names and #timetolevelup network link?
#timetolevelup community organized an inspiring event last Friday. The theme of the event was how to organize an online holiday party and one of the activities introduced was: elf names.
Jouni Juntunen nominated to Network for Business Sustainability Sustainability Centres Community (SCC) Advisory Board
Jouni Juntunen has been nominated to Network for Business Sustainability Sustainability Centres Community (SCC) Advisory Board for a three year period starting from 2021.
Academy of Finland funding for research into securing Finland's food supply
Professor Matti Kummu considers it important for Finland to prepare for future disruptions in the global food system and develops measures for improving the resilience in the face of such disruptions.
The Department of Information and Service Management (ISM) has launched a digital research calendar
The calendar showcases current and versatile research done at the department.
Doctoral thesis: Humanitarian architecture creates security and protection in the midst of poverty and crises
When global crises drive people out of their homes, multidisciplinary cooperation can help make something out of very little.
PICTURE A SCIENTIST documentary coming ʵ virtually
Documentary film addressing systemic bias available for free watching to all Aalto members.
Arja Karhumaa as head of juries at Grafia’s Vuoden Huiput 2020 creative design competition
As head of juries, Aalto University Assistant Professor Arja Karhumaa will lead and supervise the work of a 61-member jury, comprising of design professionals.
Alumnus Niko Marjomaa: International Business Program prepares you for the real business world
School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumnus Niko Marjomaa found a way to combine the fields of business and security: “Through my experiences I saw the opportunities to think about security little bit differently than the majority in the industry.”
Board and Aalto community work together to steer future direction
A joint event of the Aalto community and the Board brought brisk discussion on the long-term development of the university. Sign in and watch the recording.
My tip for you: Embrace new challenges
Gilda builds the bridge between the Aalto community and IT Services and develops advanced IT solutions to support the community’s diverse needs.
Neste and Aalto University are working together to develop cleaner traffic
Research collaboration creates, for example, new types of transportation fuels with the help of bio-based materials.
Video games evoke emotions that even music and cinema fail to reach
A recent doctoral dissertation shows players appreciate evoked emotional experiences, even when some are far from positive
Real estate in service of crisis management – Academy of Finland grants funding to enhance crisis preparedness
'The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated the impact real estate and the built environment have on our wellbeing in a crisis', says Assistant Professor Saija Toivonen.
Aalto University and student union leaders: We call on everyone to take action against gender discrimination
The university community has no place for the belittlement of, contempt for, or discrimination against women, say Aalto University and Aalto University Student Union leaders.
Aaron’s study day starts at 2 am – ‘Studying is one of the best things you can do in this pandemic time’
While studying remotely from his home in the US, Aaron Geldert has needed to adapt new daily routines. Despite the challenges, he’s glad that the studies are interactive and productive.
Kaie Kubjas: It is important to encourage girls and young women to study mathematics
Mathematician Kaie Kubjas has done research around the world and has noticed that some places have few female professors, lecturers, or students. Now amid the coronavirus pandemic she is appealing on behalf of women, young researchers, and those with families.
AI predicts which drug combinations kill cancer cells
A machine learning model can help us treat cancer more effectively
Board convened on 24-25 November
Board discussed Aalto University’s operating environment with the community, approved the 2021 budget and the 2022–2024 long-term plan, and appointed Jouko Lampinen for a second term as dean of the School of Science.
The legendary director Francis Ford Coppola visits Finland at the invitation of ELO and KAVI
During his visit to Finland Francis Ford Coppola will be working together with ELO film school students.
A glimpse of the future through lenses of today
With the coronavirus pandemic still impacting our lives in different areas, Aalto created an opportunity to know future perspectives through its alumni community's lenses.
