School news
Coronavirus exposure in Food & Co A Bloc and Startup Sauna
A person in the Food & Co A Bloc Restaurant in A Bloc on 9–12 November and in Startup Sauna on 10–12 November between 8.00 and 16.00 has been confirmed to have contracted coronavirus (COVID-19).
Aalto Talent Expo Online organized virtually between 12th - 14th of January 2021
Due to the situation regarding COVID-19, the physical event Aalto Talent Expo (which was postponed to January 2021) will be organized virtually. The name of the new event is Aalto Talent Expo Online.
What would you like to ask the Aalto University Board?
Members of the Board will answer questions related to the long-term development of the university at a community event on 24 November – you can propose questions in advance and tell us about weak signals you may have noticed!
Scientists use bacteria as micro-3D printers
Technique creates highly customised structures that could be used in regenerative medicine
Corporate partners are very satisfied with the collaboration with Aalto University
Our corporate partners would like to develop new models for encountering students, networking, and multidisciplinary research collaboration.
Artificial intelligence and education: let's hack that!
Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Let's co-create new ways to teach, learn assess with AI. Hop on board!
Moving to Finland to make solar panels from trees
Maryam Esmaeilzadeh tells us about her AScI Internship and how it’s led to a PhD place in Finland
ACRIS service unavailable 11 November 2020 at 2 - 8 pm
ACRIS (Aalto Current Research Information System) is unavailable on Wednesday, 11 November 2020 at 2 - 8 pm due to service break.
Parallel paths: Designer and materials scientist conjure up glimmering colours out of wood
Designer Noora Yau and materials scientist Konrad Klockars have used wood to conjure up a colour, which is transparent yet glows like a copepod in shallow water. The pair’s good chemistry and open attitude towards asking silly questions is a great help in their work.
My tip for you: Remember to take breaks and calm down
Anna supports the Aalto community through different life situations and works as an expert for well-being and crisis work at Aalto University.
Precision solutions for healthcare
Biodesign Finland projects utilise biomaterials to repair tissue damage and support the recuperation of mental health patients with environmental design. Identifying needs correctly forms the point of departure for all this.
Keep your facility reservation information up to date
It is important for the reservation situation for facilities to be correct if contact tracing for coronavirus exposure becomes necessary.
Winners in the campusart competition rooted in bioart and quantum physics
Laura Piispanen, Noora Heiskanen, Jenna Ahonen and Ayda Grisiute convinced the jury with their creativity.
AVP explores new ways for true multidisciplinarity in education
By combining two existing courses, Aalto Ventures Program created a multidisciplinary experience in cosmetic product design.
New supercomputer LUMI - Road show 17 November
Welcome to hear about the new flagship supercomputer to an event organised by CSC.
Aalto is transferring to centralised waste sorting stations
When the coronavirus pandemic started this spring, we were all faced with something new. CMT (Aalto University’s Crisis Management Team) decided at the time, that personal waste bins would be removed to ensure that the persons providing cleaning services could better focus their resources on disinfecting the most important contact surfaces.
Business & Economics at Aalto rises to 53rd place in Times Higher Education ranking
Computer Science also places in the top 100 globally.
Large phishing campaing targeted Aalto users with emails
Use Aalto VPN always when you are studying or working outside campus.
Chemistry and business students developed plant-based products with Valio
A team of two Master’s students collaborated with Valio in a 6-month Aalto Thesis project.