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Medication safety – data-driven solutions to the rescue?
Integrating different data sets can generate new insights for improving medication safety.

Summer party for newcomers and buddies was all about sharing onboarding experiences and solving escape rooms challenges
An Aalto 'buddy' is a new employee’s colleague who supports them settling inºÚÁÏÍø. The first-ever summer party for newcomers and buddies took place on June 6 at the Trap Factory. All the newcomers of 2022 and their buddies were invited, and around 50 attended the event.
President's letter 21 June 2023 – Enjoy the summer by doing the things you like
'I want to thank each and every one of you for your invaluable input this spring and wish you a relaxing summer', says President Ilkka Niemelä.

Usability is a critical factor in IT systems – Aalto students and companies collaborate for better digitalisation
Aalto University students and teachers joined forces with partner companies during a course which teaches evaluating the usability and user experiences of digital systems

Researchers develop better treatment methods for kidney disease patients
HUS, Aalto University, the University of Jyväskylä and VTT are investigating ways to offer better home dialysis treatment methods for kidney disease patients

Towards a more equal community: International mobility
Depending on personal circumstances, international mobility can be either a burdensome responsibility or an open door to adventure. Tapio Lokki and Jara Uitto discuss how they experienced their time working abroad – and how they would now advise younger researchers.

The 2023 Ceremony Week culminated in Ceremonial Conferment of Doctoral Degrees in Technology - 53 new doctors received their hats
This year's event is hosted by School of Science - see photo gallery of the event below

Professor Olli Ikkala receives Finnish Science Award
Ministry of Education and Culture grants Olli Ikkala, Aalto Distinguished Professor of applied physics, significant national acknowledgement for his interdisciplinary career in materials research

DigiEduHack is here again: prepare your challenge or apply as a participant!
DigiEduHack is an EU initiative that aims to foster grassroots innovation, collaboration and creativity and to drive positive change in digital education. Everyone is welcome to participate and contribute to the future of digital education.

Board approved budget and long-term plan, appointed Dean Kristiina Kruus to second term and reviewed strategy implementation status
The university board’s meeting was held on campus on 7-8 June

Leila Arstila: As a recent graduate, I have a whole world ahead of me
'We could learn to listen to ourselves and be kinder to ourselves. After burning out, it's really hard to climb back up. It would be easier to stop before the fall.'

Funding granted for research into physics of microscopic plant roots
The aim is to create a new micromechanical tool to better understand how root mechanics arise from cells and how living materials like plant roots adapt to external stresses

National Researcher's Profile Tool launched
Researchers can create a nationally visible profile in Research.fi portal. Profile is compiled with information transferred from organisations and ORCID service and information already transferred to Research.fi. Released in November 2022 as a beta version, the Researcher's Profile Tool was officially launched on 25 May 2023.

In September, 15 new Academy Researcher Fellows will start at Aalto
The Academy of Finland has granted Aalto University funding for 15 Academy Research Fellowships

Nearly 20 million euros for research
A total of 45 researchers received Academy Research Fellow and Academy Project funding from the Academy of Finland

Kari Tammi and Jussi Ryynänen appointed deans
Professor Kari Tammi will start as Dean of the School of Engineering on 1 July and Professor Jussi Ryynänen will become Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering on 1 August

Napping pods opened for use
Campus' first napping pods have opened for use. Please read the instructions before booking a pod!

Love and poetry - the artists were inspired by the passion conveyed by the university's research
Engineering Materials, an art collection for K1, K2, and K3 buildings, was published

Patrick Rinke: making sustainable materials with AI
Professor Patrick Rinke’s pioneering expertise in finding sustainable and climate-friendly materials with machine learning methodology has arguably never been more in demand
