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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.

Survey about harassment and free speech for researchers and experts

Committee for Public Information (TJNK) examines the realisation of freedom of speech for researchers and experts, and the threats they face – the survey is open until 15 December
For Aalto community
University
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In the green background, a bubble with text For the freedom of speech of researchers

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

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.

The Building 2030 wants to make Finland's construction industry the most reliable in the world

The Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award 2023 was awarded to the Building 2030 consortium, led by Olli Seppänen and Antti Peltokorven, which includes 21 companies.
Awards and Recognition
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Building 2030 - Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award 2023

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

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

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 pricing service of Posti will end by the end of 2023

The pricing service of Posti will end by the end of 2023.
For Aalto community
Campus, University
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Postille tehdyn opiskelijaprojektin kuvituskuva

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

Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation donates EUR 3.2 million ºÚÁÏÍø to create the House of AI

Donation will be used to establish a multidisciplinary AI research cluster at Aalto University.
Press releases, University
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3 students walking and 2 sitting on couches at Dipoli

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

Second internal call for InstituteQ doctoral positions

With funding from Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, the Finnish quantum community InstituteQ is opening its second call for seven doctoral positions
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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The InstituteQ logo on black background

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
Research & Art
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Professori Kaisa Nyberg istuu isolla tuolilla Aalto-yliopiston tietotekniikan talossa, tasutalla on viherkasveja

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
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Jukka Luoma

Aalto Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment now available for research and teaching

Read more on how to start using the service.
For Aalto community
University
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Picture of a mixing table with lights

Aalto Materials Digitalization Platform AMAD – webinar and workshop on 9 November 2023

Learn how to improve research data management workflow and processes with AMAD.
For Aalto community
University
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light spirals

Tools for Creative Practices – a new page to help you find tools, facilities and information

A compilation page to help you express your creativity
For Aalto community
University
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The Aalto logo on the steps going up to Undergraduate Center building

UniPID and TENK Release Ethical Guidelines for Global South Academic Partnerships

As academic partnerships with the Global South continue to gain popularity, issues related to resource distribution, power dynamics, and whose voices are heard and valued often arise.
Press releases, University
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UniPID and TENK Release Ethical Guidelines for Global South Academic Partnerships