School news
Aalto University rises in ranking for international outlook
Times Higher Education’s listing for the most international universities ranked Aalto 35th in the world.
Digital services have a greater carbon footprint than aviation does – research project aims at reducing ICT environmental impact
A new research project by Aalto University and LUT University examines the utilisation of surplus heat from data centres and the design of more efficient digital services, for example.
Sustainable optical fibres developed from methylcellulose
Researchers from Tampere University and Aalto University have developed optical fibres from methylcellulose, a commonly used cellulose derivative. The finding opens new avenues to short-distance optical fibres using sustainable and environmentally benign fibre processing. The finding was published in the journal Small
Data literacy will be one of our most important future skills
Whether you are a data wizard or just dipping your toes in the water, you can develop your data literacy in many ways.
My tip for you: Share your knowledge
Gabriel encourages everybody to use Aalto’s wide range of digital tools for knowledge sharing.
Common Aalto goals for My Dialogues
Learn about Aalto’s six priority goals for 2021 to help prepare for your My Dialogues.
President's letter 27 January – Maintaining a sense of togetherness is important
We need each other, let's keep in touch online
Share your views to contribute in an assessment of universities’ administrative autonomy
Please answer the questions by 7 February
OPEN CALL: Investment round: up to 2M€ for innovative sustainable energy projects / deadline 15.3.2021
Deadline: 15.3.2021
KIC involved: InnoEnergy
Scope: project must fit one of the 8 call categories (see below)
Funding: up to 2M€ / project including up to 1M€ for applied research
See all criteria listed below
For more info, contact Aalto EIT project manager Petri Allekotte petri.allekotte@aalto.fi
KIC involved: InnoEnergy
Scope: project must fit one of the 8 call categories (see below)
Funding: up to 2M€ / project including up to 1M€ for applied research
See all criteria listed below
For more info, contact Aalto EIT project manager Petri Allekotte petri.allekotte@aalto.fi
Universities preparing to organise entrance examinations on campuses
Applicants will be informed of how the entrance examinations will be carried out by 16 March.
European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Finnish Forum webinar on 25th January
One of the speakers is Karel Luyben, the first president of the EOSC Association and a member of board at Aalto University.
New steering groups kick off
The groups support strategy implementation and guide the university’s joint activities
Increased number of applicants for English-language bachelor’s programmes
Results will be published early June.
Suggest benchlearning case and optional audit area by 19.2.2021
Aalto University’s quality system will be audited again at the end of the year 2022.
Zoom problems due to the increase of usage
The high usage has been reflected in poor video and audio quality. Our supplier Nordunet is building a decentralized environment by locating services in data centers in different nordic countries.
Aalto Students and employer organizations met virtually at Aalto Talent Expo Online
Aalto Talent Expo Online was organized between 12th - 14th of January 2021. Thousands of online visit occurred during webinars and video meetings.
How do you know where a drone is flying without a GPS signal?
In Jouko Kinnari's doctoral dissertation, the location of a drone can be determined using map data and sensors.
Metsähovi Radio Observatory renovation is complete
The renovation of Finland's only radio observatory is an investment into national astronomical research.
Student Niina Tapanainen: I study technology because I want to improve people's lives
During her bachelor's studies, Niina selected information technology as her major. She is encouraging people to be open-minded about combining technology and the humanities.
Ville Kyrki appointed Deputy Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation
The appointment is for the period 13.1.2021–31.12.2022.
