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Aalto University鈥檚 Art & Design now 7th best in the world
Architecture improved its position, reaching 42nd place, while Business again made the top 100 in the recently published QS World University Rankings
Voyage to Antarctica: Lost vessels
Part 3 of 3. Lu Liangliang files his final report from the Antarctic before returning to Finland.
EIT Digital Strategic Innovation Agenda 2020-2022
EIT Digital has decided on a new strategic innovation agenda for years 2020-2022.
Future-proof teaching: Call for Good and Next Practices
Teaching Lab 鈥 the booster of future-proof education 鈥 was initially launched at the end of November 2018. After that, a lot of progress has been made! The next step is to create a good practices section to our webpage for internal Aalto resources and best practices supporting future-proof education. We also call for next practice pilot ideas from the Aalto community on integrating work-life capabilities into teaching and learning. We support courses and programs that aim to enhance students鈥 work-life skills up to 10,000 euro funding.
Addcomposites helps small businesses automate the manufacturing of composite parts
The start-up that began as a student project aims for the international market. Their goal is to be Europe's top solution in a growing field.
Solar power seen as expensive without reason 鈥 already a viable option for one in three residential buildings
According to researchers, legal reform could spur a majority of properties to become energy producers.
Vesa Vihri盲l盲 appointed Professor of Practice at the Helsinki Graduate School of Economics
Vesa Vihri盲l盲, DSocSci, has been appointed professor of practice at the University of Helsinki. Vihri盲l盲 will assume the position on 1 July 2019.
Maria Punkkinen succeeded in the Future Lights in Ceramics competition
Contemporary Design master student Maria Punkkinen is one of the six winners in the European ceramics competition. The theme of the competition was Go Green - Ceramics and the Environment.
鈥淒esign can be so many things鈥
Design historian and chief curator Kaisu Savola explains why the XXII Triennale di Milano is important to Finland, and how Aalto University hopes it will change how we define design, now and in the future.
An alternative to the selfish person - the authors of the Science Article of the Year tell how the unleashing of climate change can be prevented
Climate anxiety is deepening, but the researchers honoured for the Science Article of the Year 2018 in the Aikuiskasvatus (adult education) journal are not giving up.
Research infrastructures received 4.7 million euros from the Academy of Finland
Aalto University's research infrastructures receiving funding focus on, for instance, new materials, bioeconomy and quantum technologies, as well as the development of maritime research technology and future wireless networks.
Why do sustainable technologies often struggle to succeed commercially?
Success rates could improve if experts from different fields considered the bottlenecks of commercialization early.
Surgify aims to make bone surgery safer around the world
These young entrepreneurs have already convinced doctors and investors. Their innovation is coming to operating theatres this year.
Funding for research infrastructures FIRI 2019 - Aalto internal deadline on April 3rd
The Academy of Finland will open a call for research infrastructures (FIRI 2019) on April 2nd and the deadline is May 15th, 2019. The internal process in Aalto has two phases. The deadline for the plans of intent is April 3rd (the first phase) and for the funding application drafts May 6th (second phase).
New content in SAGE Research Methods database: Practical Research and Academic Skills Videos
Over 1500 videos offer support on the practical skills that you need to successfully complete your research.
Ceremonial Conferment of Degrees in Arts, Design and Architecture
The next ceremonial conferment of Doctoral and Master's Degrees in Arts, Design and Architecture will be held during the ceremony week on 13th June 2025. Doctors and Masters are welcomed into the scientific community at the most prestigious of academic events every six years.
Techniques for autonomous navigation will improve safety at sea
Researchers goal is to develop techniques for autonomous navigation for ships with focus on safety.
Quantum Wheel brings world-class game makers and quantum physicists together
From 15th until 17th February 2019 the Helsinki SkyWheel and Allas Sea Pool are the base for the 5th Quantum Game Jam; an intensive weekend during which game makers and physicists get together with the aim of creating games that harness the nature of quantum mechanics.
Life on the edge in the quantum world - Taking shortcuts and driving at the quantum speed limit
Pulling off high-speed energy transfers in the lab gives researchers insight into quantum computing, high-speed rechargeable batteries, and other future applications of quantum technology.
