McKinsey Finance Teacher of the Year 2020
Finance Assistant Professor Peter Nyberg has been awarded as the McKinsey Finance Teacher of the Year.
Otaranta closed to motor vehicle traffic as of week 27
The construction of the light rail has reached the southern part of Otaniemi.
Development work continues in August
Leap for Learning will resume its close collaboration on three projects (Sisu, Service Platform and LES Process Re-Building) straightaway after the summer.
Aalto University ranks high in two listings for young universities
Aalto University was ranked 9th in the world by QS and 20th by the Times Higher Education in their rankings of universities under 50 years of age
Like a massive golf ball - Metsähovi Radio Observatory got a new radome
The Metsähovi Radio Observatory's landmark protects the telescope and enables year-round study of the Sun and black holes.
Thought-provoking autumn listening - dive into the world of podcasts
Our podcasts provide diverse content on learning, science, business, work life and philosophy, among other things. Don on your earphones and get listening!
Nature-imitating coating makes batteries more durable and efficient
Aalto University's researchers were the first in the world to make use of carbon dioxide in the production of a battery protective coating.
Fewer workstations in the facilities to ensure safe distances
The use of facilities at the campus will be reviewed starting from 25 June.
Students and companies happy with collaboration within Aalto International Talent Programme
The Aalto International Talent Programme pilot came to an end in May. The programme supports international degree students' employment and careers.
Action plan to enabling fluent studying
Harmonising teaching arrangements enables fluent studying across school boundaries and graduation within the target time frame.
Simple yet effective ways to act on climate change – tips for everyday life
Author and Creative Sustainability student Rinna Saramäki and AaltoSDG mobile application encourage everyone to take action to mitigate climate change.
Student Janne Pietilä: Studies in acoustics have also provided new perspectives on musical interests
According to Janne Pietilä, the employment prospects in acoustics and audio technology are good, as experts are needed in virtual reality production as well as in construction
World’s fastest Bose–Einstein condensate created at Aalto University
New research published in Nature Communications can make elusive state of matter in record time
Real-time Data Helps Improve Construction Productivity
The productivity of construction work depends on many factors. Jianyu Zhao, a doctoral candidate at Aalto University, has used indoor positioning to measure worker presence and task progress. His study will help construction companies identify productivity bottlenecks and find way to improve productivity. We sat down with him to discuss his research and its implications.
Virtual Design and Construction from a Client Perspective
We’ve seen how the strategies and ambitions of clients can be key drivers of digitalization of the construction industry. Sampo Oksama talks about Bonava’s efforts in the field and its collaboration in the DiCtion R&D project.
Winning service concept to bring better healthcare for Roma people
Team No Pressure from Aalto University won 2nd place at the international Student Service Design Challenge 2020.
School of Electrical Engineering was awarded thirteen new Academy projects
The funded projects develop new solutions for health technology, wireless communication, smart devices, energy systems, for example.
‘Helsinki School – The Nature of Being’ group shows in Berlin and Fotografisk Copenhagen
This Summer Persons Projects / Helsinki School presents the group exhibition 'The Helsinki School – The Nature of Being' at their gallery space in Berlin and at Fotografisk Copenhagen as a part of CHART Art Fair.
President's letter 18 June – Contacts between people have an immense value
We are determined to find ways to return to campus in the autumn while keeping safety a top priority.
Record number of Academy Projects
Of the 37 Academy Projects awarded ÄûÃʵ¼º½ by the Academy of Finland, 31 focus on natural sciences and technology. In total, the funding granted ÄûÃʵ¼º½ from the September 2019 call rose to 25.3 million euros.
