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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.
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.
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.
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
Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation donates EUR 3.2 million ÄûÃʵ¼º½ to create the House of AI
Donation will be used to establish a multidisciplinary AI research cluster at Aalto University.
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.
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.
Exchange application period in engineering and technology to Japan 10.-30.11.2023
Application period for student exchange during the academic year 2024-25 to Japan in the field of technology and engineering is open from 10 November to 30 November 2023. One can also apply for free mover scholarship for independently sought exchange places during this application period.
City University of Hong Kong promotes their exchange opportunities 16 and 17 Nov
City University of Hong Kong i holding 2 promotion sessions for potential incoming exchange students.
Professor Ville Pulkki awarded for amusing and imaginative research
In the awarded research, Ville Pulkki and his fellow researchers explored why shouting into the wind feels challenging for people, even though sound actually carries better upwind
Professor Jarek Kurnitski as a member of the new climate panel
Government appointed new Climate Change Panel for 2024–2027 which will be composed of 15 researchers from universities and research institutes. The chaired is Jyri Seppälä from the Finnish Environment Institute.
10 Questions to Alumnus André Helgestad - CS Design
CS Design alumnus André Helgestad shares his experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.
Billions of individuals depend on security protocols crafted by Professor Emerita Kaisa Nyberg
Kaisa Nyberg's career has taken her from radio encryption algorithms to international standardisation work and finally to professor at Aalto University. According to Nyberg, the biggest contribution of her career lies in her role as a mentor to students
Apply for exchange placements in the year 2024-25!
Information about the upcoming exchange application periods
Towards a communal and sustainable campus with the design guidelines for outdoor areas
The design guidelines for the outdoor areas of the Otaniemi campus has been published. Its purpose is to provide guidelines for the development of outdoor environments that support the university's functions and the wellbeing of nature and people.
The application for FITech Network University’s spring courses is open
Over 200 courses from Finnish universities of technology are offered free of charge.
School of Electrical Engineering awards dean’s incentive scholarship to 558 students
The dean’s incentive scholarship of €500 for good academic progress in the academic year 2022–2023 was awarded to 558 students at the School of Electrical Engineering.
How to harness artificial intelligence for business? Researchers join forces with eight international companies
Generative AIs like ChatGPT will revolutionise the business world, but so far no one knows how – new research project explores best practices and seeks solutions to pitfalls
Explorations in the realms of mathematics, art, design and architecture
Shapes in Action is a book for all those interested in interdisciplinary research and education.
The first Aalto Thesis Fair brought together 13 companies and over 200 international students
The aim of the first Thesis Fair was to help international students find master’s thesis positions and open doors to the Finnish labour market.
