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What do we see in a mirror? New metasurfaces look “bright” at one direction, while “dark” for the opposite direction
Researchers at Aalto University developed metasurfaces with extreme angle-asymmetric response. The new device can be a good or bad reflector depending on the angle the light hits it.
Aalto.fi development roadmap for early 2019
The plans for the development of aalto.fi for the first half of 2019 are coming together. Though the site has seen many changes and improvements during the autumn, there are still some key features and improvements that need to be made, before we can comfortably transition away from the old aalto.fi and Inside.
Tomorrow's filmmakers supported by Suomi-Filmi Ltd. donation
Suomi-Filmi Ltd. has made a donation ʵ University School of Arts, Design and Architecture as part of its 100th anniversary celebration.
Latest developments on aalto.fi
The work to improve the aalto.fi is continuous, as is usual with website developments. Some of that work is visible in the layout, some technical and noticeable when visiting or editing the site. The feedback and development suggestions received have been taken into account whenever possible, and when they improve the aalto.fi user experience.
Aalto University is a founding partner of two new EIT Innovation communities
EIT Manufacturing and EIT Urban Mobility aim to make a sustainable and competitive society.
Kirsi Kettula appointed Head of International Relations
Kirsi will be responsible for developing the university’s international relations. She will start on 7 January.
Introducing Bassam El Baroni, Assistant Professor in Curating and Mediating Art
Bassam came ʵ in May 2018 from the Dutch Art Institute MA program at ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Aalto University and Singapore University of Technology and Design enter broad collaboration agreement
The collaboration will increase student exchanges, boost staff and faculty mobility, and advance innovation and entrepreneurship
Application period for Master’s programmes runs until 11 January 2019
In 2019 applicants for Master’s programmes can choose from 77 different study options in the fields of art and design, business, and technology.
Computer Science at Aalto ranks 88th in the Times Higher Education Ranking
Computer Science at Aalto ranks 88th in the Times Higher Education Ranking. Engineering and technology placed 101-125 in the world.
Card illustrations made by students for the Finnish Refugee Council
Milja Komulainen and Ella Eskola, first year students in the Visual Communication Design programme, illustrated a series of cards for the Finnish Refugee Council’s ”Better Gifts” product family.
Changes in accessing Ellibs e-books
Starting 3rd December, reading and downloading Ellibs e-books require Haka login with Aalto University username and password.
Board encourages Aalto community to participate in the strategy process beginning in 2019
The Board thanked for the preparation of the strategy process and discussed the analysis of the operating environment, the key strategic questions raised by the community and campus vision.
Coders to take over Aalto University at Europe’s biggest hackathon
Aalto University’s main building will host Junction on 23–25 November, when coders from around the world will tackle industry-set challenges.
Aalto's AlumniStudent Weekend is a well-loved tradition
The traditional seminar for alumni and current students was recently hosted by the School of Electrical Engineering on Friday 27 October 2018.
Aalto.fi to remain in beta as development and improvements continue
The aalto.fi site will remain in beta while the site is being developed and improved further. News, People and Search are the main themes to improve before removing the beta label.
From GDPR compliance to accountability
Aalto’s GDPR projects have produced documentation of 205 information systems to ensure compliance with the regulation. To stay compliant, we’re extending Aalto’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) to cover whole Aalto and the information systems documented in these GDPR projects.
Ilkka Kivimäki appointed ʵ University Board
Ilkka Kivimäki appointed ʵ University Board. Chair Anne Brunila’s term of office ends. The new chair will be chosen by the Board early next year.
Street named in honour of the School of Business
To mark the school’s upcoming move to Otaniemi, the City of Espoo has renamed the street leg Ekonominaukio, which translates to the square of business school graduates.
