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Impact of strikes on university activities in January and February

Read more about the impact of political strikes and demonstrations on work.
For Aalto community
University
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Aalto logo at Otakaari 1

Five things policy-makers should know about improving health care

Tweaking the healthcare system won’t help if its structure provides the wrong incentives, says Paul Lillrank. The professor emeritus of industrial economics gives his views on what’s wrong with Finland’s healthcare system and what should be done about it.
Research & Art
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Suojahansikkaisiin puetut kädet pitelevät mittalaitetta

Scrap bikes given new life through ACRE and Helsinki Metropolitan Area Reuse Centre collaboration

This winter, a scrap bike collection was conducted in collaboration with Helsinki Metropolitan Area Reuse Centre Ltd. Several hundred bicycles were gathered from the Aalto University campus.
Campus
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Bikes

Unite! visiting professorship program offers 13 guest professor positions at TU Darmstadt

TuDa is looking for experienced postdocs as visiting professors.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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kuvituskuva opiskelijoista tietokoneella

Internal seed funding from Aalto Networking Platform available

The internal funding call closes 15th of March 2024.
For Aalto community
Research & Art, Studies
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Man and woman working together with a laptop

Can ChatGPT be trusted? True or false - five myths about the reliability of artificial intelligence

ChatGPT, Dall-e and similar AI systems evoke both excitement and fear. Matti Nelimarkka, visiting scholar at Aalto University and University Lecturer in Social Data Science at the University of Helsinki, clarifies some common misconceptions about these systems.
Research & Art
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Kuvituskuva, henkilö seisoo vihreässä pikselöidyssä ympäristössä

New computational method demonstrates improved accuracy and lower computational cost for calculating molecular properties

Researchers benchmark use of separable RI approach in recent journal article
Research & Art
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graphic showing molecules and a bar chart

Organisational changes in Leadership Support Services

Recruitment of new development director is open
For Aalto community
University
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Dipoli

Mathematician who proved A2 conjecture returns to his roots

Tuomas Hytönen started as professor of mathematics at Aalto University at the turn of the year
Research & Art
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Tuomas Hytonen

New Professors' Council chairs have started in January

Lauri Savioja was elected as the chair, while the five vice chairs represent Aalto schools
For Aalto community
University
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Dipoli

Continued increase in applications to English bachelor’s programmes

Aalto University experiences wide interest from students all over the world
Studies
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Kolme opiskelijaa tapahtumassa kampuksella, käsissään esitteitä.

Space 21 monthly morning coffees in Spring 2024

Start your day with the best coffee on campus in the living room of radical creativity. The entire Aalto community is invited – check the schedule for Spring 2024 below.
Campus, University
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White coffee cup with Space 21 logo, space's common room on the background.

"It is a privilege to have this much freedom of choice” – master's programme opened up top-notch research opportunities and career paths from electronics to machine learning

Appealing opportunities for interesting summer jobs and the prospect of conducting a thesis in a preferred subject drew Evren Korkmazgil to enroll in the Engineering Physics master's programme at Aalto University.
Studies
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Evren

A dire need for experts in mathematics and analytical reasoning opened a world of possibilities for Matilde Costa

A fascinating course offering, the opportunity for paid summer internships, and high-quality education. Aalto University’s Mathematics and Operations Research programme was the right choice for Matilde Costa, who has a passion for algebra and number theory.
Studies
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Matilde Costa at the learning centre

Disinformation can reinforce polarization in society

The polarizing effects of disinformation endure even when faced with a powerful external shock
Press releases
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Illustration of a hand holding a smartphone with a data visualisation of a social bubble behind it.

Five things everyone should know about cybersecurity

We live in a world where hackers stalk teleworkers and advertisers spy on us. You can’t protect yourself from everything, but a little effort can get you to safer waters. Mikko Kiviharju, professor of practice in cybersecurity, offers five tips for securing your data.
Research & Art
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Illustration image of cybersecurity

Mikko Kosonen: Empathy is needed to communicate across disciplines

'When you disagree or feel defensive, it’s important to really try to hear what the other person is saying. That requires empathy. If disciplines have different languages, it’s easy to talk past each other.'
University
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Mikko Kosonen, photo by Mikko Kosonen.

Finnish Quantum Flagship receives €13M boost

Finnish Research Council invests €13M in quantum tech flagship. Further funding anticipated from host organisations.
Press releases
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A gold-plated cryostat sits half open with many cables coming out from the bottom.

5 things for decision makers to know about quantum technology in Finland

FQF Director Peter Liljeroth & InstituteQ Director Jukka Pekola discuss Finland's quantum tech landscape.
Research & Art
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Three people look at a quantum computer

Apply for Unite! Seed Fund to foster collaborative teaching, research and student activities

Financial boost for collaborative ideas from teachers, researchers and students across the Unite! alliance of nine European universities. Apply now!
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies
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Jar full of coins representing Unite! Seed Fund.