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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.

50 years of discovery through the measurements made at Metsähovi Radio Observatory

Aalto University’s Metsähovi Radio Observatory has played an important role in the development of Finnish radio astronomy.
Research & Art
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Metsähovi 50 juhlavuosi

Space experts gather in Otaniemi

The annual Winter Satellite Workshop has expanded one of the largest New Space meetings in Finland, Scandinavia and the Baltic countries.
Research & Art
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Dipoli Otaniemessä. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Anni Kääriä

WiT Talks - where theory meets practice, and dialogue meets impact

In a world where crises are becoming increasingly complex and interlinked, the need for transformative conversations and actionable solutions for global sustainability and resilience is paramount. In response to this pressing demand, WiT Talks emerges as a dynamic entity that transcends the boundaries of traditional discourse.

WiT Talks is a WiTLAB-led initiative at Aalto University that stands at the forefront of a paradigm shift. We recognise the urgency of uniting passionate academics and researchers, forward-thinking practitioners, NGOs, community activists, and visionary policymakers in an environment where silos are dismantled and collaboration reigns supreme. The talks are designed to be the nexus where the realms of theory and practice converge, birthing novel insights and actionable strategies that have the power to reshape the future. These discussions are global, inclusive, and cross-cutting, fostering an innovative blend of perspectives. Through WiT Talks events and activities, we foster collaborations, enabling participants to translate discussions into tangible, real-world actions.


Welcome to a realm where conversations are catalysts for action, and every voice, every idea, and every contribution matters.
Studies
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WiT Talks

Panel discussion 'Humanitarian approach in the changing world' by Aalto WiT Programme, RLabs Tanzania and Finn Church Aid

Join us for an engaging panel discussion where we will explore the evolving landscape of humanitarian efforts with the challenges and opportunities it presents. Our panelists will address key questions shaping the future of the field in an insightful and thought-provoking discussion, offering a glimpse into the future of humanitarian work and the collaborative strategies necessary for positive change.
Studies
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WiT Programme panel

Nominate recipients for the ARTS Annual Awards 2023

It is time to nominate your colleagues as recipients of the traditional ARTS Annual Awards.
For Aalto community
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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The Alumna of the Year Katja Soini gave a speech

The winner and runners-up of Aalto University’s Open Science Award 2023

Research Steering Group decided on the winner of the Open Science Award 2023
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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‘I wanted to add the business dimension to chemical engineering and to understand how innovations are created’

Emilia Tognetty, who is working on her master's thesis, is investigating how industrial carbon dioxide can be commercially utilised.
Research & Art
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Research on carbon dioxide capture and storage
Aalto Materials Digitalization Platform

Retiring Professor Ari Jokilaakso: "Metallurgy is a hot topic"

Retiring Professor Ari Jokilaakso has had a distinguished career in metallurgy in Otaniemi and in industry.
Research & Art
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Professori Ari Jokilaakso

Aalto in 2023: The most water-repellent surface ever, breakthroughs in space, feeling the love and more

This year has been another feast of science and art at Aalto University
Research & Art
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X-ray of hand with fingers making OK sign

How machine learning can support atmospheric compound discovery

Read how machine learning can help identifying new compounds in atmosphere
Research & Art
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graphic showing clouds and chemicals on blue background

Our five most read computer science stories of 2023

Researchers at the Department of Computer Science have explored new frontiers in computational social science, machine learning and various other subfields in 2023. Our readers were most interested in stories that dealt with love, information security and creativity. See the top five below.
Research & Art, Studies
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Computer Science research image, processor of a computer, photo: Matti Ahlgren

Nokia donates again to quantum and XG doctoral schools

Nokia's industrial doctoral schools in Aalto have been a success. Nokia donates another 480,000€ to them.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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 Tutkimustyössä hyödynnetään Aalto-yliopiston radiokaiutonta huonetta Otaniemessä. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Unto Rautio Tutkimustyössä hyödynnetään Aalto-yliopiston radiokaiutonta huonetta Otaniemessä. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Mikko Raskinen

Jukka Suomela studies the limitations and efficiency of computation

Associate Professor Jukka Suomela is a theoretical computer scientist, who works with very hard mathematical problems to uncover the limits and possibilities that computers hold
Research & Art
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Associate Professor Jukka Suomela smiling at camera, dressed in a red shirt against a red-brick wall at the Department of Computer Science

Unite!’s Open Science and Innovation Handbook - a practical guide for researchers

A practical guide for researchers, R&I services, and university managers to transition from modern to open science.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Unite! logo, bubbles and text "Unite! handbook of best practices for effective mainstreaming of open science and innovation at Universities"

Why can’t AI say ‘I don’t know’?

Overconfident AI systems can be dangerous, so researchers are teaching them humility
Research & Art
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Doctoral researcher Lassi Meronen dressed in a blue shirt, photographed from the side with a studio light shining on the right side of the photo

Kalle Spoof's doctoral research for Saab opened the door to the company's product development

In his doctoral thesis, Kalle Spoof developed beamforming of radar systems
Cooperation, Studies
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Kalle Spoof

Season’s Greetings 2023 from FCAI

FCAI wants to attract the best talent to Europe and Finland to bolster artificial intelligence competency
Research & Art
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Frozen bubble with intricate snowflakes inside, resting on an icy branch with a blurred wintery backdrop