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Artificial intelligence helps to detect rare diseases and risk factors for child protection
High-quality primary research ensures that Finland is an independent forerunner in developing artificial intelligence.
New research and education in the field of urban studies and engineering discussed at Living+ morning coffee
Researchers and professors met to discuss new research and educational initiatives undertaken in the field of urban studies and engineering.
'It's time for us to rediscover plants with natural textile fibres'
Professor of Practice Pirjo Kääriäinen hopes that sustainable technologies can help in solving the problems created by the global textile industry.
Jukka Seppälä appointed Vice Dean for Research at the School of Chemical Engineering
The Vice Dean's term will begin on 1 April 2019.
EIT Manufacturing - Match Making Event, San Sebastian 2019
EIT Manufacturing organized its first Match Making event in San Sebastian, Spain, bringing together more than 150 European experts to start building one of the largest manufacturing innovation communities in the world.
More recycling and business worth billions to the battery sector
The main objective of BATCircle is to generate added value to sectors manufacturing battery metals and chemicals, and their circular economy.
Alumni Ambassador Juha Aarvala: I encourage you to network with people, go to an exchange period and enjoy your studies!
Our Alumni Ambassador Juha Aarvala has been working in the field of medicine for over 20 years. He shared his career story with us and gave some advice for the current students: “Your activity during the studies counts a lot, in addition to the networks and being resilient. The true value of networks is something you should never underestimate! Thus, visit different events, meet new people and learn new things through them.”
EIT Digital Strategic Innovation Agenda 2020-2022
EIT Digital has decided on a new strategic innovation agenda for years 2020-2022.
Future-proof teaching: Call for Good and Next Practices
Teaching Lab – the booster of future-proof education – was initially launched at the end of November 2018. After that, a lot of progress has been made! The next step is to create a good practices section to our webpage for internal Aalto resources and best practices supporting future-proof education. We also call for next practice pilot ideas from the Aalto community on integrating work-life capabilities into teaching and learning. We support courses and programs that aim to enhance students’ work-life skills up to 10,000 euro funding.
Alumni Ambassador Maarit Vilen: The studies have created a good theory base for working life
“As an alumna, I have the possibility to stay connected and up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of business studies and future prospects”, says our Alumni Ambassador Maarit Vilen.
The academic year culminates in Ceremony Week festivities in June
Celebrations for all Aalto University graduates will be held during the University's Ceremony Week.
Vesa Vihriälä appointed Professor of Practice at the Helsinki Graduate School of Economics
Vesa Vihriälä, DSocSci, has been appointed professor of practice at the University of Helsinki. Vihriälä will assume the position on 1 July 2019.
EIT Manufacturing - Pre-Call 2020 is Open!
Find all the info and documents for EIT Manufacturing 2020 Call for proposals
Michael Hummel appointed as Associate Professor
Michael Hummel will start in the beginning of May, 2019.
“Design can be so many things”
Design historian and chief curator Kaisu Savola explains why the XXII Triennale di Milano is important to Finland, and how Aalto University hopes it will change how we define design, now and in the future.
Research infrastructures received 4.7 million euros from the Academy of Finland
Aalto University's research infrastructures receiving funding focus on, for instance, new materials, bioeconomy and quantum technologies, as well as the development of maritime research technology and future wireless networks.
Wärtsilä and Aalto University sign partnership agreement to broaden cooperation
By broadening the scope of cooperation, Wärtsilä and Aalto University are looking to take on the challenges of climate change; scarcity of natural resources; and digitalisation together.
Artists digging up contaminated soil
Artistic research does not provide ready-made answers, but instead raises important questions. Artist researchers are currently interested in global topics such as climate change and migration.
Finavia becomes School of Business Premium Partner
The two-year partnership programme aims at building long-term collaboration in various areas.
EIT Climate-KIC: Open Call on Climate Innovation Ecosystem creation
Developing and supporting national and sub-national climate innovation ecosystems.
