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New study reveals what happens when public services and market forces collide

Research shows that when a government agency becomes a state-owned company, responsibilities for decision-making get less clear, and risk-taking and salaries can go up
Press releases
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Muistio vuodelta 1988

Circular economy workshop series brings cross-university collaboration

Upcoming workshop series aims to be a forum for knowledge sharing in circular economy and cross-disciplinary communication for successful collaborations.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Circular economy workshop series

Jan Blech designs software for the new industrial revolution

Professor of Practice is setting up a new research facility for the factories of the future
Appointments, Research & Art
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Aalto University professor of practice Jan Blech photo by Jaakko Kahilaniemi

'Machine learning excited me before I knew it was a thing'

Arno Solin received funds allocated to young researchers in the summer of 2019. Solin is excited about machine learning, as it offers a way to both delve deep into theory and solve real-life problems.
Research & Art
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Apulaisprofessori Arno Solin

Timo Korkeamäki appointed dean of School of Business

Professor Korkeamäki joins Aalto from the Hanken School of Economics
Appointments, Press releases
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Timo Korkeamäki. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Mikko Raskinen.

Alumni Ambassador Sami Pauni: Executive MBA degree brought me new job opportunities

”I have always grasped the opportunities when facing them – I have not always known where they will take me or whether it is 'the one', but I have gone forward”, says the School of Business Alumni Ambassador Sami Pauni.
Cooperation
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School of Business Alumni Ambassador Sami Pauni

Virva Salmivaara: I study the role of entrepreneurs in sustainable development

According to the researcher of entrepreneurship, researchers must have a personal vision they believe in, and they need to be prepared to work persistently to achieve their goals.
Research & Art
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Yrittäjyyden tutkijatohtori Virva Salmivaara

Women of Aalto network seeks to promote equality in society

Proceeds from the Pink Ribbon Gala event in October will be used to support Finnish cancer research.
Cooperation
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Women of Aalto -verkoston kokoontuminen

A combination of wood fibres and spider silk could rival plastic

The unique material outperforms most of today’s synthetic and natural materials by providing high strength and stiffness, combined with increased toughness
Press releases
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Hämähäkkisilkki

Future of Aalto ARTS

Since 2019, we have explored our future through self-organised reflection, shared insights and creative experimentation — a process that continues to evolve.
Research & Art
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Close-up of dark fabric with golden glittering wood crystals surrounded by black threads

Pitch your research idea and win funding for your research

Research Pitching Competition by Slush & Skolar looks for courageous young postdoc researchers from all fields of research and from all over the world.
For Aalto community
University
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Slush & Skolar pitching competition skolar award Image: Slush & Skolar

Board meeting – Aalto University’s financial position is solid, but expectations towards the university are growing

The Board approved the university’s long-term financial plan in its meeting on 10 September.
For Aalto community
University
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Yliopiston päärakennuksen Dipolin neuvotteluhuoneen pöytä ja tuolit. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Tuomas Uusheimo.

Apply ʵ Thesis project: Population Register Centre – Design System in Digital Public Sector

Aalto Thesis programme’s application period for master’s students has ended for this project. Read more about the Population Register Centre’s project here!
Studies
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Fresh ideas-drupal

Innovative Approach to Circular Economy

Aalto University's innovative pilot course studied the circular economy, arts and systemic changes.
Studies
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Oona Ojala studied how the cultivation conditions of luxury products such as coffee and cocoa will evolve with climate change. Photo: Elisa Dametto

Service break in IdM and password.aalto.fi on Monday, 16 September 2019 starting from 5 pm

Update will cause an outage in identity management system and password.aalto.fi service which prevents password resets and identity activation.
For Aalto community
University
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it service break

Aalto places 184th in the world in the Times Higher Education ranking

The university has retained its position within the top 200, despite fierce global competition
University
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Kaksi opiskelijaa ohjauslaitteen ääressä. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Unto Rautio.

Aalto Day One 2019: videos of the opening ceremony now available

The opening of Aalto University’s 10th academic year was celebrated on 3 September 2019.
University
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Aalto Day One 2019-2020

Awards given to the best School of Business academics and staff members

The HSE Support Foundation fr gave grants to six persons.
For Aalto community
Awards and Recognition
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Kauppakorkeakoulun tukisäätiön palkitsemat vuoden kauppislaiset

Guest speakers discuss the effects of digitalisation on a public lecture series

How does digitalisation affect business, society and security? Join our public lectures to hear guest speakers from the industry and institutions discuss the hottest issues on digitalisation!
Research & Art, Studies
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Aalto University / Verkkoturvallisuus ja -luottamus / photo: Aki-Pekka Sinikoski

Since cooling demand is primarily driven by the sun, could it also be powered by the sun?

The International Energy Agency has dubbed increased global cooling demand as one of the most critical blind spots in today’s energy debate. A new study entitled - Meeting Increased Global Cooling Demand with Photovoltaics during the 21st Century - yields critical new insight to a fundamental question: How much photovoltaics (PV) would be needed to power the world sustainably?
University
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The cover that was submitted for Energy and Environment Sciences