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Aalto Online Learning nominated for Hacking Higher Education finals!

Give your support and vote for Aalto Online Learning on Friday 20 September at the latest!
Studies, University
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3 red letters of H and text "Finland".

The next stage of the strategy process - there's still time for your input!

At the community event on 18 September, we will focus on discussing our strategic choices and emphasis points. 
University
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Two persons discussing in Aalto University community event on new strategy

Bengt Holmström to promote doctoral student research

Nobel Prize Laureate Bengt Holmström will be linked to Helsinki Graduate School of Economics and Hanken as Hanken Foundation Distinguished Fellow as of 1 January 2020.
Cooperation, University
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Bengt Holmström luennoimassa. Kuva Aalto-yliopisto / Jaakko Kahilaniemi

Falling Walls Lab Finland: Hear about the most innovative ideas around right now

Sign up today for an opportunity to hear innovative ideas and groundbreaking research from scientists and creatives working in Finland right now
University
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Falling Walls founder holding card

New students start at the School of Science

800 new starters join us for 2019/2020
Studies, University
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Students photographed through an artwork

Ilkka Niemelä: 'Balancing Finland’s education system a must'

Speakers at the Aalto University opening ceremony included Minister of Science and Culture Hanna Kosonen and Chair of the Student Union Tapio Hautamäki. In connection with the opening ceremony, the School of Business building at the heart of the campus invited visitors.
Press releases, University
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Aalto Day One 2024 procession. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen

Alumnus of the year Kari Knuutila: Aalto University looks far into the future

According to the Alumnus of the year of the School of Chemical Engineering, in industry one can see sustainable development become business.
Cooperation, University
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Kristiina Kruus ja Kari Knuutila

Start of the new academic year

The opening week of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture will be held on 2-6 September. The beginning of the new academic year will be celebrated at a joint Aalto Day One event on Tuesday 3 September.
Campus, Studies, University
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Uudet opiskelijat 2018, kuva: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto-yliopisto

A new technique for making exciting metal oxide frameworks

Researchers have developed new materials that can absorb and release small molecules, and it can be controlled by shining light on it.
Research & Art, University
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Demonstation of thickness change

Personal data portal opened

Requests under the GDPR can be submitted through the portal
University
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Henkilötietoportaali. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto-yliopisto

Two unique exhibitions by Aalto University at the Oodi Library to experience and play

The Finnish EU presidency is now in full swing and for September (when the EU level AV conference will take place), Aalto is offering two very different exhibitions to be on display at the Oodi library in Helsinki.
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art, University
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Screenshot from Interactive Diorama - Rembrandt 1632

Building interdisciplinary connections through a new joint position

This September will be a start of building a new connection between disciplines as Sebastian Schlecht takes on the position as the professor of practice in Sound in Virtual Reality.
Studies, University
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sebastianschlecht

Professor Seppo Ikäheimo is the Espoo Ambassador 2019

According to professor, voluntary compensation becomes a way of contributing to sustainable development in conferences.
University
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Espoo Ambassador 2019 -julkistustilaisuus, kuva Sebastian Pulliainen

Maarintie to be closed to vehicles in September

Light rail construction work is underway at Maarintie. Pedestrian and cycling routes remain open, while route changes are possible
Campus, University
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Raide-Jokeri havainnekuva Ainonaukio, Otaniemi Kuva: Raide-Jokeri

The Millennium Youth Prize finals in autumn 2020

A competition for young people to solve challenges connected to sustainability
University
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Millennium Youth Pirze Aalto University photo by Aino Huovio

Aalto Thesis: Boosting multidisciplinary collaboration and work-life relevance

Aalto Thesis is a newly launched model for an integrated project-based and work-life oriented master’s thesis, executed as a part of a multidisciplinary Student Team.
Cooperation, Studies, University
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Illustration on beige background of three people holding big puzzle pieces.

Changes to internal communications at the School of Engineering

Stay up to date after the closure of Inside.
University
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Internal communication

Dyes and viruses create new composite material for photooxidation reactions

A recent study shows that native viruses can be employed as a scaffold to immobilise photoactive molecules to potentially oxidise organic pollutants present in wastewater, under visible light irradiation
Press releases, Research & Art, University
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Photoactive rod-like virus bundle schematic

How to design courses for actual learning - stepping on the shoulders of others

Akseli Huhtanen shares insights on learning design.
Cooperation, Studies, University
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Open source tools for learning design / photo: Akseli Huhtanen

Auroral crackling sounds are related to the electromagnetic resonances of the Earth

A study that correlates the sound of the Northern Lights with the Schumann resonances
Research & Art, Studies, University
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A graphic depicting the physics of auroral sounds