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Virtual Reality in education - Workshop series to start

Are you interested in learning how to get extra visual boost on your teaching or getting that wow effect in demonstrating a special site or a location in your application?
For Aalto community
Studies
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VR in Education workshops

Embodying quantum phenomenon, outdoor artwork Quantum Moss invites to take a break

The work visualises quantum physics through art and is next to the shopping centre A Bloc
Campus, Research & Art, University
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A view through a plywood outdoor art, a person walking in the distance.

Campus survey response time extended - answer, make a difference and win!

Towards the best campus experience in the world! Share your opinion about the campus: what works, and what needs further development. By leaving your contact information you can also win lunch for a week or other prizes that promote well-being.
For Aalto community
Campus
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ACRE Campus Plan

Unite! European University Alliance starts its new era advancing a digital and green Europe

Unite! has closed its pilot phase and launched the new phase to implement sustainable, concrete and beneficial outputs advancing a digital and green Europe.
Cooperation, University
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Unite! Steering Committee met at TU Graz

How will e-scooters transform urban spaces?

We often think of electric scooters as part of the switch to eco-friendly mobility but their role in urban landscapes is more complicated.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Jukka Jokinen_Flip_2018_2_photo Jukka Jokinen

A Europe-first hybrid between quantum computer and supercomputer now open for research use

VTT, CSC, and Aalto University have created the most powerful quantum-assisted supercomputing infrastructure in the world. It's now available for research use.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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VTT's and IQM's HELMI quantum computer in its laboratory.

How is radical creativity understood at Aalto?

A study will explore how an ambiguously and ambitiously defined strategic focus affects organisational norms, identity and ways of working. Read the interview report or assign a workshop with your unit.
Research & Art, University
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Radical creativity and its axis: Outcome - process, individual – collective and intentional - serendipitous.

Inkjet printers and hydrogen dreams: Millennium Graduate Student winner Sanaz Zarabi Golkhatmi

Sanaz Zarabi employed a fabrication technique that promises to wildly increase the effectiveness of our renewable energy solutions. With it, she won first place in the Millennium Graduate Student Contest 2022.
Research & Art, Studies, University
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Sanaz Zarabi in the middle of frame with hexagonal artwork behind her.

Seed funding call for major interdisciplinary research proposal planning is open

Aalto internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. The internal funding call closes 17th of February 2023.
For Aalto community
Research & Art, Studies
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Opening of the Aalto Bioproduct Centre

13 000 euros to the students' wellbeing - vote for the best idea!

Based on responses from students, vote for the best ideas to be realised on campus
Campus, University
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Kampuspyörä

A skin-stroking device could help curb alcohol cravings

Aalto University researchers are developing a device that helps support sobriety in conjunction with other treatments, such as psychosocial treatments and pharmaceuticals.
Press releases
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A device attachable to the forearm is one of the possibilities the hentoTouch team is currently exploring. Photo: Juliana Harkki.

Quality together – Self-evaluation report for quality audit has been finalised

The report has been submitted to the audit committee.
For Aalto community
University
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Opiskelijalla kynä kädessä

Psyched up for computer science

How can we align technology with the way we think about, feel, and understand the world? Robin Welsch is a psychologist-turned-computer scientist on a quest to find an answer.
Appointments
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Assistant Professor Robin Welsch sitting on a sofa against a green backdrop

Five Aalto subjects rank in top 100 globally

In the US News ranking by subject, Aalto's best performer was economics & business, placing 48th in the world
University
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Infografiikka kauppatieteiden sijoituksesta

Quality together – Aalto Handbook updated and the Swedish site published

The hub offers information, guidelines, and instructions for Aalto personnel and students
For Aalto community
University
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Repeämän kuvat avoinna

Come meet occupational safety representatives and shop stewards at Wellbeing Desk

Is there something in occupational safety or occupational health that worries you? Do you have questions about your collective labor agreement or labor legislation? Come and talk to the Wellbeing Desk of the Aalto personnel - no appointment needed!
For Aalto community
Campus
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WD-toimijat

Marita Niemelä appointed ºÚÁÏÍø University Board

Andreas Mortensen to continue for a new three-year term
University
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Marita Niemelä

Award-winning decision analysis researcher Ahti Salo: In crises, old data does not tell the whole story of the future

Salo's research has developed a portfolio decision analysis that selects many options from a large set of alternatives.
Awards and Recognition
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Ahti Salo, photo by Anni Hanén.

Take our campus survey, make a difference and win – respond by 9th November

Towards the best campus experience in the world! Share your opinion about your work environment: what works, and what needs further development. By leaving your contact information you can also win lunch for a week or other prizes that promote well-being.
Campus, University
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ACRE Campus Plan

Computer science and business & economics among top 100 worldwide

Aalto University’s engineering also placed among the top 125 in the Times Higher Education ranking by subject
University
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Infographics of the computer science ranking