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Students improved deicing operations at Helsinki Airport

In collaboration with Finavia, the Aalto students have developed innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and safety in deicing operations
Cooperation, Studies
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Jäänpoistoa lentokoneen ulkopinnalta.

Can the impact of performing arts be measured? Researchers record applause and CO2 levels in Kapsäkki's UKK musical

The UKK musical, produced by Music Theatre Kapsäkki and Greta Production, is a vibrant cabaret about Finland’s political history during the era of President Kekkonen. Its impact is now being studied scientifically. The research, conducted in collaboration with Aalto University's MAGICS infrastructure, Greta Production, and Kapsäkki, measures audience and performer experiences through innovative methods, including various sensors and surveys.
Research & Art
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Mukana UKK-karkeloissa pyörivät myös valtapeleissä syrjään sysätyt UKK:n kilpailijat sekä tarinan viehko kertoja, Lottotyttö. Kuva: Kapsäkki.

Aalto University Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan 2025–2028 – Share your views

Welcome to comment the EDI plan and the principles of a safer space until 31 October
Studies
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Next to the red-brick university building, a maple glows in the colours of autumn bushes, a work of art on the green lawn in the foreground

Prof. Yaolin Xu combines physics and chemistry for better batteries

Newly appointed Assistant Professor Xu looks to build up his lab and team at the Department of Applied Physics to pursue better batteries for a sustainable future in energy storage.
Appointments, Research & Art
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Photo of prof. Yaolin Xu by Mikko Raskinen/Aalto University.

Unite! Seed Fund 2024 awards funding to three collaborative teaching projects involving Aalto

The Unite! Seed Fund aims to stimulate and support bottom-up proposals by teachers, researchers and students for collaborative activities.
Awards and Recognition, Cooperation
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Tiny plant with text aside Unite! Seed Fund 2024

Prestigious THE university ranking puts Aalto University among the top 200 in the world

Aalto University's position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University rankings rose to 196th, reflecting an improvement from the previous year.
University
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Students working at desks.

Aalto Thesis Day 2024 brought together employers and Aalto’s international master’s students

40 companies and approximately 400 international master’s students participated in the event
Cooperation
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A group of people having a conversation

Aalto computer scientists in AIES 2024

Department of Computer Science paper accepted to the Conference on AI, Ethics and Society
Research & Art
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Kuvituskuva tekoälystä. Kuvassa viivojen yhdistämiä korkeita rakennuksia

Guild of Physics bumps into alum in Jyväskylä teachers' room

On their high school tour, the Aalto Guild of Physics ran into Antero Hietamäki in the teachers' room in Jyväskylä. Hietamäki, now the Administrative Head of the Teacher Training School, was a student of engineering physics and mathematics in the 1980s.
Studies
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The Guild of Physics in Jyväskylä. Photo: Guild of Physics.

Aalto University's team won the Nordic NCPC programming competition in the student category

Success in Nordic Collegiate Programming Contest.
Awards and Recognition, Studies
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Three persons sitting in front of multiple screens, balloons floating in the air

Respond to the campus survey, make an impact, and win wellbeing prizes!

The annual campus survey is once again measuring the functionality and comfort of the campus, that is, the campus experience.
Campus
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Kampuskysely

Echoes in the brain: Why today’s workout could fuel next week’s bright idea

In a rare, longitudinal study, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Oulu tracked one person’s brain and behavioural activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones.
Press releases
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Ana Triana was herself the subject of the research, monitored as she went about her daily life. Photo by Matti Ahlgren.

Summer and autumn brings changes at Aalto University metro station

Renovations ºÚÁÏÍø University metro station will close the entrances in summer 2024
Campus, Incidents, University
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Poikkeustilanne-kuvitus

New research project aims for earlier dementia risk detection

Aalto University researchers Shrikanth Kulashekhar and Hanna Renvall have received funding from the Finnish Research Impact Foundation to develop diagnostics for early detection of dementia risk. The need is great, as there are at least 50 million people with memory problems worldwide, a number that is expected to double in the following 20 years.
Press releases
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Shrikanth Kulashekhar (right in the photo) is preparing the upcoming experiment in the park. Diana Kulashekhar is left in the photo. Photo by Marika Itkonen.

Marjo Kettunen appointed development manager at the School of Science

Marjo Kettunen has been appointed development manager at the School of Science (SCI). She is transitioning from the School of Chemical Engineering, where she has served as development manager since spring 2018.
Appointments
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Marjo Kettunen

Major European funding for research into new quantum materials

New materials are hoped to become building blocks for yet unseen quantum devices
Press releases, Research & Art
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Peter Liljeroth

Physics professor: Nuclear simulations need powerful computers, and ‘Finland is at the forefront’

Andrea Sand leads the Nuclear Materials and Engineering research group – a large team of international researchers with funding resources and collaboration opportunities spanning the European continent.
Appointments
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A woman with blonde hair stands with arm resting on a ledge with a grey background.

Recycling campaign starts on Otaniemi campus

We will launch a waste recycling campaign on the Otaniemi campus in early October. The aim is to increase the recycling rate and reduce the amount of mixed waste.
Campus, Cooperation, University
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Sekajätekasa Ämmässuon jätteenkäsittelylaitoksella.

Keys to your wellbeing series is in Aaltogether

The Aaltogether Keys to your wellbeing series: science-based articles, podcasts, videos, trainings and exercises for the community.
Campus
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5 people seen from above in the woods examining something together.

Aalto University graduates feel well prepared for working life

Aalto University graduates feel that their degree is valued in the labour market.
Studies
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Undergraduate centre of Aalto University campus on fall.