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Aalto University rises to 112th in the world in QS Ranking
Aalto is 63rd worldwide in research impact.
Open, vendor-agnostic automation is the future of working life
Collaboration between Schneider Electric and Aalto University. Schneider’s open EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform will be used by Aalto University students in Aalto’s Factory of the Future unit.
Unite! Spring School inspired students for further studies in sustainable energy
70 students from the seven partner universities of Unite! took part in the Spring School on sustainable energy on 17-19 May, 2021.
Shopping centre A Blanc opens in Otaniemi during summer
Designed by Alvar Aalto, the building previously known as Otaniemi’s old shopping centre, currently shopping centre A Blanc, was modernised to serve diverse business operations with respect to its historical value.
Maintenance break in ACRIS on 7 June, and new features
Maintenance break in ACRIS on June from 10am to 3pm.
Anyone can get super-hearing
New audio technique can track bats in flight and help localise sources of ultrasonic sound.
5G technology offers productivity benefits to companies and accelerated employment paths for students all around the world
Aalto University is a focal point for 5G competence and applications.
Meet the data expert: Maria Rehbinder
Senior legal counsel Maria Rehbinder advises on the legal issues related to use of research data containing personal data. Article series Meet the data expert introduces service personnel specialized in research data management support.
Toward better speech recognition: Lahjoita puhetta campaign wins prize as best mobile service
'Thanks to the successful campaign, Finland has the possibility to be a pioneer in speech recognition for small languages,' says Professor Mikko Kurimo
The pedestrian and cycling route in front of shopping center A Bloc will be closed
Light rail construction work is underway in front of shopping center A Bloc.
Acoustic solutions made from natural fibres can reduce buildings’ carbon footprints
Aalto University researchers discovered that wood-based pulp fibres are also well-suited for making acoustic materials.
A student centre will be built as a joint meeting place for Aalto University students
The building, to be built at the heart of the campus, will be implemented as a joint effort by student organisations and the university.
ShanghaiRanking: Aalto University ranks in top 100 worldwide in ten academic subjects
Business Administration, Management, Marine/Ocean Engineering and Telecommunication Engineering were the best performers among Aalto’s subjects.
Tuomas Auvinen: Radical creativity as culture
Creativity is experimenting, and therefore a valuable skill for us all to master in a constantly changing and complex world. Radical creativity does not appear overnight, but we can build capabilities for it, says Dean Tuomas Auvinen.
Meet the data expert: Ilari Lähteenmäki
As IT solution owner, Ilari Lähteenmäki is responsible for that Aalto has good IT systems available to manage research data. Article series Meet the data expert introduces service personnel specialized in research data management support.
Researchers seeking environmentally friendly solutions for sea transport and work machinery
Research funding from Business Finland supports development of new power device solutions from the research phase to practical application.
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Doing a doctoral thesis at Saab helps understand the challenges of the future
Doctoral students thank Saab’s experts for their help and the company’s real-life application challenges.
Best practices for enhancing internationalization through virtual exchange discussed at the Unite! Staff Week
The week-long training focusing on virtual exchange was organized in February 2021 to promote internationalization between the seven universities in the Unite! network.
One euro for every student—how should Aalto University spend it? Submit your ideas by 30.5.2021
This year, Aalto University is trying something new: Inviting students to decide how to use 12 000 euros of the university budget.
AI learns to type on a phone like humans
Computational model precisely replicates eye and finger movements of touchscreen users -- could lead to better auto-correct and keyboard usability for unique needs
