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Change the future, vote for the best science solution
Aalto is well represented in Helsinki Challenge where one of the finalists is chosen by a public vote. Join pitch nights at the University of Helsinki on 6–7 June.

SIGMONA project received the Celtic-Plus Excellence Award
The principle of a software-defined network developed in the project has been adopted as the base for the 5G mobile network.
LuxTurrim5G brings a new generation of data networks to urban streets
New intelligent network provides great business opportunities.
First Aalto-2 signal received from Japan
Released into orbit on 25 May, Aalto-2 is measuring the features of the thermosphere.

Supercomputer will explain the irradiation damage in inorganic 2D materials
The results give better understanding of the interaction of energetic electrons and matter.
Aalto and National Land Survey of Finland extend their collaboration
Collaboration covers real estate economics and geospatial information know-how.
Dissertation: Only little attention has been paid to the facilitators of sustainability on the operational level
Institutional pressures affect environmental and social sustainability.
Child patients value warm encounters; parents support and smooth day to day life
Patient experiences at the Children's Hospital have a wide ranging impact on the family’s daily life outside the hospital too.
Dissertation: Business development possibilities in low-income markets
Business solutions based on local needs are crucial in low-income markets.

Professor in acoustics Tapio Lokki named AES Fellow
Professor Lokki is promoted for bringing sensory evaluation to research of concert hall acoustics.

Aalto-2 satellite's deployment into orbit delayed
The planned deployment of the satellite on Tuesday will have to be postponed due to an extra space walk.
Aalto-2 satellite goes into orbit to measure the thermosphere
The small satellites will be deployed from the International Space Station on 23 May.
Aalto's highly anticipated fashion show kicks off in fine form at Helsinki’s Cable Factory
The long catwalk was filled with the best of Finnish fashion on Wednesday night as the sold out crowd saw breathtaking pieces from this year’s show.

Publication in the Journal of Financial Intermediation
Finance Visiting Scholar Esa Jokivuolle's paper has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Financial Intermediation
Three Academy of Finland postdoctoral researcher positions to HYBER CoE researchers
Matilda Backholm, Sesilja Aranko and Suvi Arola received funding from the Academy of Finland
Multidisciplinary Materials Platform is a game changer
Materials research plays an important role in future industrial applications and innovations.

CEST publishes article on charge transfer interface
Marc Dvorak and Patrick Rinke, together with experimental collaborators from Peter Liljeroth's group, published their work describing the charge transfer interface of F4-TCNQ on graphene in ACS Nano.

Aalto gains eight new Academy Research Fellows
Half of Aalto's new Academy Research Fellows work in applied physics.
Researchers create anticancer nanomaterials by simulating underwater volcanic conditions
The novel method enables making nanoclusters of zinc peroxide in an environmentally friendly manner.
Future Media Center -exhibition
Exhibition of the student work from the course Building Design Studio for Master students