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Alum Philipp Hummel: ‘Meaningful work revolves around three key aspects’

Our Global Management alum Philipp Hummel works as a Consultant at Bain & Company. For him, meaningful work revolves around three key aspects: broader positive impact, personal growth, and flexibility.
Cooperation, Studies
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Alum Philipp Hummel

Overview of Aalto's open access publications 2024

91 % of Aalto's scientific journal articles published in 2024 are available open access.
Research & Art
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Aalto University updates its Open Science and Research Policy

Aalto’s open science and research policy has been renewed. The policy gives guidance to all researchers.
Research & Art
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Second National Open Science and Research Monitoring Conducted in Autumn 2024

Results of the second national open science and research monitoring.
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A language-supported study path enhances technology students' employability

Higher education institutions in the Helsinki metropolitan area are working together to develop language-aware teaching. The Aalto sub-project focuses on the technology sector. It integrates Finnish as a second language studies into an English-language bachelor's degree. Students will receive language-related counseling. Content studies will be integrated in collaboration with technology teachers.
Studies
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Tekniikan alan suomi 2025-2027

Design Factory Unveils New Publication on Creative Practices

The visual documentary Designing Culture - Perspectives on Creative Practices from Aalto Design Factory Designers explores the essence of what makes Design Factory a unique, design-driven organization and offers insights into the creative practices that drive innovation and learning. “My goal was to shine a light on the often-unseen yet deeply impactful work of the design professionals who help shape the culture and identity of Aalto Design Factory”, states the editor, Design Coordinator Anna Kuukka.
Research & Art
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Publication of Master's theses information in Aalto's research portal delayed

Publication of Master's theses information in Aalto's research portal delayed
Research & Art, Studies
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Aalto EE Selected to Deliver Continuous Education to Enhance Green Transition Investments

The aim of the Service Center for Continuous Learning and Employment education is to support the implementation of green transition investments and the development of related skills and competencies.
Cooperation, Studies
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Call for proposals: Internal seed funding from Aalto Networking Platform available

Aalto's internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. Deadline for proposals is 1st of April 2025.
For Aalto community
Research & Art, Studies
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Studies in chemical engineering led Nenne Nordström to emission monitoring: "I have learned that attitude is everything”

Studies in chemical engineering led Nenne Nordström to emission monitoring: "I have learned that attitude is everything”
Research & Art, Studies
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Autoethnography of Techno-Spiritual Practices at CHI 2025

Doctoral Researcher Xiaran (Sarah) Song’s paper titled “Walking in My Shoes: An Autoethnography of Techno-Spiritual Practices” has been accepted at the prestigious CHI Conference
Research & Art
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Suzanne Innes-Stubb: Building bridges between the university and business communities

As Executive in Residence, Innes-Stubb wants to educate students to become ambassadors for ethics and compliance.
Studies
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New research environments on the roadmap

The environments selected for the first time on the Roadmap for the Finnish Research Infrastructures will explore ice and wave modelling, human-centred virtualisation, industrial biotechnology as well as the universe and register-based data sets, among other things
Research & Art
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ELLIS Institute Finland is now recruiting Principal Investigators

The newly established institute is looking for talented researchers in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Cooperation, Research & Art, University
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Design solutions for the maritime industry - the revolutionary transition to remote shipping

Aalto University and Kongsberg Maritime are jointly developing the future of maritime operations, where work shifts from ship bridges to remote control centers.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Excerpts of workflow storyboards: weather and vessel size as sustainable considerations in voyage planning.

Training to support research offered in AI, ethics, data management, software – register now

New topics included! Registrations for spring 2025 are open.
Research & Art
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Alum Niklas Huotari: Five tips to start your career

Alum Niklas Huotari wants to help people succeed in their careers, both through his job and as an active member of the Aalto community.
Cooperation, Studies, University
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Pop-up café transforms into a mini-office: a circular economy demo house invites to experiment

The Department of Architecture and VTT have designed a building that will be built and dismantled at least twice. The aim of the experiment is to investigate building materials and products in real disassembly and reassembly situations.
Research & Art
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The Circular Drifter demohouse interior with large windows, red and white walls, and a person making coffee behind the counter.

Apply now: Unite! Visiting Professorship Program at TU Darmstadt

TuDa is looking for experienced postdocs as visiting professors for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Yujiao Dong’s path to a doctorate at Aalto School of Chemical Engineering

Reflecting on the doctoral journey, academic growth in the field of bio-based materials and the supportive research environment
Research & Art
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Aerogel sample, MMD group, SUPER-WEAR project. Photo by Maija Vaara & Mithila Mohan, Aalto University