ʵ

Read university news

2624 results for News, University

Rent or recycle your kitchenware on campus

Reuse and Rescue aims to promote a more sustainable consumption culture in Otaniemi
For Aalto community
Campus, University
Published:
Reuse and Rescue banneri

A new technique for making exciting metal oxide frameworks

Researchers have developed new materials that can absorb and release small molecules, and it can be controlled by shining light on it.
Research & Art, University
Published:
Demonstation of thickness change

New Adobe ETLA agreement coming in September

New agreement contains significant benefits for Aalto university staff members and students. Details for new benefits will be published after contract has been signed.
For Aalto community
University
Published:
adobecc

Personal data portal opened

Requests under the GDPR can be submitted through the portal
University
Published:
Henkilötietoportaali. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto-yliopisto

Two unique exhibitions by Aalto University at the Oodi Library to experience and play

The Finnish EU presidency is now in full swing and for September (when the EU level AV conference will take place), Aalto is offering two very different exhibitions to be on display at the Oodi library in Helsinki.
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art, University
Published:
Screenshot from Interactive Diorama - Rembrandt 1632

Building interdisciplinary connections through a new joint position

This September will be a start of building a new connection between disciplines as Sebastian Schlecht takes on the position as the professor of practice in Sound in Virtual Reality.
Studies, University
Published:
sebastianschlecht

Short breaks in file services on Monday 26 August starting at 4 pm

Aalto ITS will do updates in home.org.aalto.fi, work.org.aalto.fi and teamwork services to improve service level.
For Aalto community
University
Published:
it service break

Professor Seppo Ikäheimo is the Espoo Ambassador 2019

According to professor, voluntary compensation becomes a way of contributing to sustainable development in conferences.
University
Published:
Espoo Ambassador 2019 -julkistustilaisuus, kuva Sebastian Pulliainen

75 innovations nominated for the 2020 Millennium Technology Prize

The winner of the Prize will be announced on 26 May 2020.
For Aalto community
University
Published:
MTP text

Jari Söderström: “A lawyer looks for solutions instead of generating problems”

Aalto University’s Data Protection Officer, Senior Legal Counsel Jari Söderström, retires after nearly thirty years of service. It is time to provide a final statement like in a court hearing.
For Aalto community
University
Published:
Anni Tuomela ja Jari Söderström

Maarintie to be closed to vehicles in September

Light rail construction work is underway at Maarintie. Pedestrian and cycling routes remain open, while route changes are possible
Campus, University
Published:
Raide-Jokeri havainnekuva Ainonaukio, Otaniemi Kuva: Raide-Jokeri

The Millennium Youth Prize finals in autumn 2020

A competition for young people to solve challenges connected to sustainability
University
Published:
Millennium Youth Pirze Aalto University photo by Aino Huovio

Aalto Thesis: Boosting multidisciplinary collaboration and work-life relevance

Aalto Thesis is a newly launched model for an integrated project-based and work-life oriented master’s thesis, executed as a part of a multidisciplinary Student Team.
Cooperation, Studies, University
Published:
Illustration on beige background of three people holding big puzzle pieces.

Changes to internal communications at the School of Engineering

Stay up to date after the closure of Inside.
University
Published:
Internal communication

Dyes and viruses create new composite material for photooxidation reactions

A recent study shows that native viruses can be employed as a scaffold to immobilise photoactive molecules to potentially oxidise organic pollutants present in wastewater, under visible light irradiation
Press releases, Research & Art, University
Published:
Photoactive rod-like virus bundle schematic

Konemiehentie will be closed to vehicles in mid-August

As the construction of Jokeri Light Rail progresses, a part of the Konemiehentie parking lot will be converted into a construction site and some of the parking spaces will be closed.
For Aalto community
Campus, University
Published:
Raide-Jokeri havainnekuva Ainonaukio, Otaniemi Kuva: Raide-Jokeri

Inside to be shut down on 12 August – internal content can be found on aalto.fi

On the aalto.fi website, internal content can be found in the ‘Services’ and ‘For Aalto Community’ hubs.
For Aalto community
University
Published:
A microscopic image of orange-green light spikes popping up from a dark surface. Photo by Jaakko Kahilaniemi

How to design courses for actual learning - stepping on the shoulders of others

Akseli Huhtanen shares insights on learning design.
Cooperation, Studies, University
Published:
Open source tools for learning design / photo: Akseli Huhtanen

Auroral crackling sounds are related to the electromagnetic resonances of the Earth

A study that correlates the sound of the Northern Lights with the Schumann resonances
Research & Art, Studies, University
Published:
A graphic depicting the physics of auroral sounds

Aalto quantum computing spinout secures €11.45m in funding

IQM hopes to commercialise groundbreaking research from Aalto and VTT
University
Published:
Wafer of qubits