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The work of landscape architects can be seen everywhere
For 30 years already, it has been possible to study in Finland to become a landscape architect. The Degree Programme in Landscape Architecture at Aalto University will be celebrating its thirtieth anniversary from 7 to 11 October 2019.
Maria Intscher of the fashion house Vera Wang got excited about wood-based glitter and bacterial cellulose
There is a lot of potential in new material innovations also in fashion. The more you can control the material the better.
A team of Aalto students created an extensive ecosystem vision for VR
The aim of the collaboration between VR and ITP was to help VR utilise platforms and ecosystems in their future.
Join the front-runner research in artificial intelligence – come to the FCAI flagship community event
Have you ever wondered how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to benefit your own research? Do you wish to collaborate and create something new and exciting with top AI researchers? Do you want to know more about the flagship program of Academy of Finland?
Oscar winner Michaël Dudok de Wit teaches at Aalto’s new master’s programme in animation
A world-renowned animation director recently gave a master class where he shared his experiences and gave top-class industry tips.
Interested in teaching a University-Wide Art Studies course?
University-Wide Art Studies (UWAS) is looking for new courses for 2020-2022.
Smartphone typing speeds catching up with keyboards
A study of over 37,000 users shows that the ‘typing gap’, the difference typing speeds between mobile devices and physical keyboards is decreasing, and 10–19-year olds can type about 10 words-per-minute faster than their parents' generation.
Aalto ENG Teaching Forum on 28 October 2019: Teacher’s wellbeing and collaboration
Seuraavassa Opetusfoorumissa keskustellaan, jaetaan kokemuksia ja ajatuksia liittyen opettajan hyvinvointiin ja yhteistyöhön.
In the following Teaching Forum we will discuss, share experiences and thoughts in teacher’s wellbeing and collaboration.
In the following Teaching Forum we will discuss, share experiences and thoughts in teacher’s wellbeing and collaboration.
How to create things that don’t exist
The newest theoretical physics professor at Aalto calculates what we need to do to create electronic states that can’t otherwise exist in nature, and how we can harness them for quantum computing
European quantum experts meet in Helsinki to review the progress of quantum technologies and set future strategies
Organised by the Finnish Presidency, Aalto University, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the Academy of Finland, and the Quantum Flagship, the event will take place on October 17-18. Representatives from the quantum technology communities will review present accomplishments within the field as well as establish future visions and strategic goals to position the region as a leader in the field. The first day will conclude with a panel discussion on policy topics, focusing on establishing a European infrastructure on Quantum Technologies.
Towards a better world by understanding context and user
Studies in information networks helped Pietari Keskinen to realise that making the world a better place calls for understanding of context, instead of hard technology.
Dissertation: Finland may become one of the largest users and producers of biofuels by 2030
Societal efforts to become more sustainable may actually lead to unsustainable outcomes.
Challenge-based learning is an approach for enriching the learning experience
How to plan challenge-based learning for the starting academic year?
HowUTeach - self-reflection tool for higher education teachers
HowUTeach is part of the UniHow product family of digital reflection and feedback systems, developed at the University of Helsinki.
From autumn 2019, the questionnaire is piloted at Aalto University. The data collected is used, for instance, to develop the individualized feedback that the system will provide the respondents. HowUTeach is in development stage.
From autumn 2019, the questionnaire is piloted at Aalto University. The data collected is used, for instance, to develop the individualized feedback that the system will provide the respondents. HowUTeach is in development stage.
Research data events open to all
RDA Plenary co-located events on research data and open science, on 21-22 October, open to all.
Antti Ikonen and MA students in New Media to win Grand Prix in ISA2019
The soundscape design for Helsinki New Children’s Hospital has been awarded a Grand Prix in International Sound Awards 2019.
Wiser decisions
The solution is to bring people together on the same path so we can make the decisions that are best for us all.
We need to redesign everything—but how?
Meeting sustainable development goals requires more collaboration between disciplines.
Diesel from wasteflows and other alternatives to fossil fuels
Renewable diesel, made from biomasses and waste flows, produces up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than normal diesel
Five tips for tackling climate change
Plant-based diet and living car-free are some of the most effective ways to mitigate your personal carbon footprint.
