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Virtual worlds in creation
New minor courses in virtual reality introduce a creative angle on the design processes and implementation of virtually created worlds.
An Aalto anniversary project for wine lovers and fans of design
As part of Aalto University’s 10th anniversary celebrations, VCD MA students collaborated with a Spanish winery in the design of their 20th anniversary wine package. Incidentally the winery is also called Aalto.
Climate University offers 9 open online courses on sustainability and climate change
Eleven higher education institutions have produced a series of nine courses on sustainability and climate to educate Finns in the fight against climate change.
Funding for partnership networks in research, development and innovation
The Academy of Finland funding ʵ University supports the development of nanocellulose-based scaffolds as well as the knowledge base and operating methods of the circular economy.
Immortal awarded as meritorious art book
Maija Tammi and Ville Tietäväinen's book combines scientific research, art and storytelling.
Alumna Mari Sederholm: In life and business it is all about teamwork and continuous learning
School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumna Mari Sederholm has had a long career in the pharmaceutical industry. Business studies helped her to pursue her dream career: “You will learn general skills that are useful in life no matter what you will do in your career and in which ever field.”
Professor Risto Kosonen emphasises the role of buildings in stopping climate change
'Heating, ventilation and air conditioning have a significant impact on our health and wellbeing as well,' he says in his installation talk.
More than 200 participants attended Aalto Research Data Management training in autumn 2020
Explore Research Data Management online training materials
Mauri Kostiainen has received a two million euro grant to study new biohybrid materials
The work of Mauri Kostiainen can help combine the best characteristics of biomolecules and synthetic materials.
Summer internships at the finance faculty
We are primarily looking for students majoring in Finance, but we also welcome applications from students with other quantitatively oriented backgrounds. Completion of a Bachelor’s thesis or other relevant experience is a plus.
Research Ethics review - statement request form updated
Research ethics statement request has been updated and now available. Statement request forms to work with available in Finnish and Swedish as well.
Meet the data agent: Richard Darst
Data agent Richard Darst calls for sense of proportion in expectations related to research data management. Instead of expecting everything to be perfect, he hopes everyone does things a little better in their next project. In this article series Aalto University data agents, researchers and experts experienced in research data management are introduced.
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member's story: Alexei Koveshnikov
Alexei Koveshnikov, who is our alumnus and Associate Professor in Management and Organization at the School of Business, became also a member of our School’s Alumni Advisory Board in fall 2020. He encourages students to obtain meta-skills and meta-competences, which are invaluable in today’s business life.
THE ANTHROBSCENE – Media and the Environment course exhibition
The Fall 2020 ‘The Anthrobscene’* Exhibition features critical artworks by masters students as final outcomes of the Media and Environment Course at the Department of Media, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Virtual exchange studies provide international experience for European students
What if you could go on a study exchange virtually? This might be possible if the ideas and plans of two Aalto University students are realised.
Online training helps quantum researchers get new tech from the laboratory into commercial products
The idea for commercialization starts from the researcher's own skills and knowledge, but interest in entrepreneurship is much greater if the path from an idea to a product is clearly visible.
Professor Wojciech Sołowski discusses challenges of storing nuclear waste
How to design nuclear waste repository to be safe for the next million years? Professor Wojciech Sołowski discusses the properties and modelling of bentonite in his installation talk.
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.
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.”
