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A new visual teamwork tool based on metaphors

A typical problem in teamwork is an imbalance in participation – a few team members are active but not everyone's voice is heard. The Visentools project uses visual tools and haptic feedback to make workshops and team meetings more participatory and meaningful. The project is funded by Business Finland and has been piloted since May.
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The Visentools objects enable people to tell stories with visual metaphors. From left: Thomas Tuominen, Janina Saarnio, Robin Gustafsson, Mikko Illi and Shena Saj. Photo: Susanna Oksanen.

More than 200 journals will be downgraded to level 0 in the Publication Forum from the beginning of 2024

Downgraded journals are published by more than 160 publishers. During the spring 2024, the panels of the Publication Forum will review the journals of MDPI, Frontiers and Hindawi. The journals should not be evaluated solely by the publisher, but consideration should be given to the choice of the publication channel.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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book/Photo by Anastasia Zhenina on Unsplash

Information on promoting sustainable development goals included in course descriptions

Themes related to promoting sustainable development goals discussed on more than one-third of courses
Studies
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Three happy students. Photo: Unto Rautio

A need for nuance: three professors offer perspective through their research

Three newly tenured Aalto professors talk about the complexities of real-world research
Appointments, University
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Three side-by-side pictures of the professors.

Sustainable land-use and mobility policies in urban regions enhanced with Unite! seed funding

The project seeks to identify innovative approaches for bringing decision-making closer together in land-use and mobility policy and practice.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Aerial shot of the Korkeakoulunaukio square. There are solar panels on the Väre roof and trees on the square.

Research project turns waste into sound-absorbing solutions with biodegradable foam

Team plans expansion while adhering to circular economy principles
Research & Art
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A man holding two small foam boards stands in a lab room.

Building up a European Open Science and Innovation University

The research work led by Rubén Vicente Sáez for the Unite! European University Alliance culminated with the final Open Science Policy Forum.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Sami Niinimäki, Minna-Kaarina Forssén and Kondrad Löbcke co-creating with Visentool objects at the Unite! Open Science Policy Forum taking place at Aalto University.

International student's journey of securing jobs in Finland

International Master's student Yijuan Wei shares her story of landing exciting jobs in Finland. With the help of Career Services and persistence in job seeking, she secured an internship in marketing and a summer job in service design.
Studies
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The picture shows Master's student Yijuan Wei outdoors in the Finnish nature in Otaniemi in the autumn.

Bicycle recycling is here again!

Bicycle recycling in Otaniemi is here again! The goal is to tidy up the bicycle parking areas in the area.
Campus, University
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Mikko Raskinen

Thousands of students and over 100 employers at Aalto Talent Expo

The annual recruitment and contact event took over Otahalli at the beginning of November
Cooperation
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Student and company representative talking over a popcorn machine, crowds in the background

Information networks brought Ruusu Kukkurainen and Ida Koponen together – podcast hosts talk openly about highs and lows of student life

Ida Koponen and Ruusu Kukkurainen host a podcast in which they share their experiences as university students.
Studies
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Pulpetissa-podcast

The class of 1983 gathered to celebrate their 40th anniversary since starting their studies at the School of Business

The Class of 1983 celebrated their 40th anniversary since starting their studies. The celebration began in Otaniemi at the new School of Business facilities with some welcoming toasts, and the evening continued nostalgically on Runeberginkatu at Restaurant Töölö.
Cooperation
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The class of 1983

Koos Zevenhoven: The scientific world doesn't know this kind of unusual path very well

'There have also been PhD students in my group, and I haven’t been able to officially act as their advisor. Some of my students have finished their PhD before me.'
Research & Art
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Koos Zevenhoven, photo by Oona Hilli

The first Customized student business projects were completed 30 years ago

The School of Business has long been engaged in diverse business collaboration, such as customized projects.
Cooperation, Studies
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Students brainstorming at the Design Factory

Visiting professorship in creativity research to be established with a donation from Amer Cultural Foundation

The professorship will focus on the study of individual creativity.
Cooperation
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A colourful object from the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition.

Alum Lena Mielke: Studying at Aalto changed my view on life

Lena Mielke studied Space Science and Technology in the Master's Programme in Electronics and Nanotechnology. During her studies, Lena was also able to realise one of her childhood dreams.
Studies
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Lena Mielke kayaking.

Innovating with integrity in the AI revolution - highlights from the seminar

On this page you can find highlights, presentations and photos from the AI Revolution - Implications to Business and Society seminar that took place on 9 November 2023 at Aalto University.
Research & Art
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AI revolution seminar 9.11.2023

New study sheds light on people’s social signatures in online behaviour

Network scientists have studied people’s social behaviour based on almost two billion tech-mediated interactions and found that people form and maintain their social circles in similar ways across various channels
Research & Art
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Digital ethics, symbolic illustration Matti Ahlgren

Digital virology pipeline brings AI’s expert eye to identifying infections

Microscopy plus machine learning equals a quick, cheap and automated way to detect coronavirus and other pathogens.
Research & Art
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Stylized image of circuits inside a cell with antibodies and virus floating nearby

Juha Heinonen receives TEK’s and TFiF’s best dissertation award

In his doctoral thesis, an Aalto University alum developed a loss-free radiation sensor which is already on the way to the global market with mass production just getting started.
Awards and Recognition
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Juha Heinoselle parhaan väitöskirjan palkinto. Kuva: Jari Härkönen