€32 million funding boost for Smart Cities Research in Tallinn & Helsinki
Smart Cities Centre of Excellence to be established as a joint project between Tallinn University of Technology and Aalto University
CS Dissertation: Tuomo Lempiäinen increases understanding of capabilities and limitations of distributed systems
During his doctoral studies, Tuomo Lempiäinen studied the theory of distributed computing and participated in the organization of the ALGO conference.
Prodeko Purpose Hackathon aims to save the planet
As well as aiming to fix the programmer shortage, topics on the 5 April event will also include the accountability of the construction industry, climate change, and the net impact of companies.
International Women's Day alumni seminar stirs up discussion of neural networks and peace
The topics covered in the alumni seminar also included new business models and the societal impact of AI and digitalisation.
CS Dissertation: Jarno Lintusaari reveals recent developments in approximate computational inference
In his doctoral thesis Jarno Lintusaari modeled the complex spread of tuberculosis with Approximate Bayesian computation (ABC) methods and he was one of the main developers of openly available software tool ELFI
World-leading neuroscientists gathered on Twitter for online research conference
Scientific conferences are expensive, time-consuming and often involve a heavy carbon footprint. Luckily, there are alternatives.
Bugs or dust? New method quickly reveals whether a surface is truly clean
By combining artificial intelligence and hyperspectral imaging, we can make sure facilities are clean during norovirus and flu season—cutting cleaning costs and reducing use of disinfectants
EIT Digital Strategic Innovation Agenda 2020-2022
EIT Digital has decided on a new strategic innovation agenda for years 2020-2022.
Quantum Wheel brings world-class game makers and quantum physicists together
From 15th until 17th February 2019 the Helsinki SkyWheel and Allas Sea Pool are the base for the 5th Quantum Game Jam; an intensive weekend during which game makers and physicists get together with the aim of creating games that harness the nature of quantum mechanics.
Artificial intelligence ARTIST instantly captures materials’ properties
New approach holds potential to slash research and development costs for designer materials and technologies of the future
Hacker students as micro-operators at COMNET 5G IoThon in May
One hundred master and doctoral students will develop 5G and IoT application during the first weekend in May. There are still a few places available for corporate partners!
Finnish Olympiad in Informatics announces winners: a study place and international contests as incentives for secondary school students
Finnish Olympiad in Informatics 2019 winners are Santeri Toivonen, Roope Salmi and Olli Järviniemi. The competition may guarantee a study place at a university for the best competitors or take them to international programming competitions.
Mixing art and artificial intelligence
Artists have for long been quick to experiment, use and misuse new technologies--but does AI mean the end of human-made art?
How to use artificial intelligence to augment multidisciplinary education
Using semantic matching to find teachers and students for the FITech Summer Boost course.
Significant boost for AI research from the Academy of Finland
The Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI) has been selected as a Flagship of the Academy of Finland, which is a status granted to very few selected centers of excellence with high societal impact.
Quantum Technology studies begin at Aalto – Pioneering physics student Artturi Jalli is already programming the IBM quantum computer
The unique Quantum Technology major takes you to the forefront of the ongoing quantum revolution in computation, communication, sensing, and simulation.
Sustainable ideas and inspiring people presented with Aalto SCI Alumna of the Year and SCI Awards 2018
SCI Alumna 2018 Annu Nieminen is an entrepreneur with a passion to encourage companies in maximizing the positive impact on the society. SCI awardees are described as inspirational, helpful, patient, and knowledgeable persons in the community.
Helsinki ICT network: Positions for Exceptional Doctoral Students
We offer the possibility to join world-class research groups, with multiple interesting research projects to choose from.
Assistant Professor Alex Jung elected Computer Science teacher of the year 2018
Computer Science teacher of the year 2018 was announced on Friday 14 December at the CS department Christmas party.
