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New study sheds light on people’s social signatures in online behaviour
Network scientists have studied people’s social behaviour based on almost two billion tech-mediated interactions and found that people form and maintain their social circles in similar ways across various channels
Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation donates EUR 3.2 million ºÚÁÏÍø to create the House of AI
Donation will be used to establish a multidisciplinary AI research cluster at Aalto University.
Digital virology pipeline brings AI’s expert eye to identifying infections
Microscopy plus machine learning equals a quick, cheap and automated way to detect coronavirus and other pathogens.
Billions of individuals depend on security protocols crafted by Professor Emerita Kaisa Nyberg
Kaisa Nyberg's career has taken her from radio encryption algorithms to international standardisation work and finally to professor at Aalto University. According to Nyberg, the biggest contribution of her career lies in her role as a mentor to students
How to harness artificial intelligence for business? Researchers join forces with eight international companies
Generative AIs like ChatGPT will revolutionise the business world, but so far no one knows how – new research project explores best practices and seeks solutions to pitfalls
Explorations in the realms of mathematics, art, design and architecture
Shapes in Action is a book for all those interested in interdisciplinary research and education.
UniPID and TENK Release Ethical Guidelines for Global South Academic Partnerships
As academic partnerships with the Global South continue to gain popularity, issues related to resource distribution, power dynamics, and whose voices are heard and valued often arise.
Konemiehentie 1 - Kide building's address will change as of November 1, 2023
The building previously known as Otakaari 2B, now called the Kide building, has a new address Konemiehentie 1.
Johanna Småros, Michael Falck and Mikko Kärkkäinen are School of Science’s alumni of the year 2023
The trio have grown software company Relex into a billion-dollar unicorn in just under two decades
Aalto’s business administration and marine engineering rise to the top 20 globally
Aalto placed in the top 100 in eight subjects in the ShanghaiRanking
Virtual meetings tire people because we're doing them wrong
Drowsiness during virtual meetings results from lack of stimulation, not mental overload
5 things everyone should know about virtual meetings
Is it worth inviting everyone to a virtual meeting? Do you stare at your own picture on the screen? Assistant Professor Niina Nurmi discusses some of the best practices from remote meetings, based on a recent study.
Online games use dark designs to collect player data
The privacy policies and practices of online games contain dark design patterns which could be deceptive, misleading, or coercive to users, according to a new study from Aalto University
Physicists embark on six-year hunt for dark matter particle
Researchers to probe the galactic halo in search of axions
Business & economics and computer science ranked in top 100 worldwide
The Times Higher Education ranking measures universities with different indicators, including international research and citations
Hanna Sievinen appointed to the Aalto University Board
Board member Karel Luyben will continue for a new term
Risto Rajala appointed as Full Professor in Service Engineering and Management
Professor Rajala’s research examines management of technology firms’ service operations.
New flagship brings together excellence in quantum technology
Aalto University is also involved in three other new flagships of the Research Council of Finland – the flagships of digital water expertise, education, and mathematical imaging and modelling
Respond to the campus survey, make an impact, and win Fat lunches!
The annual campus survey is once again measuring the functionality and comfort of the campus, that is, the campus experience. The survey is open from October 25 to November 10, 2023.
Aalto University to coordinate Finnish quantum initiatives in latest national flagship programme
The flagship unites dozens of research institutions, companies, and startups in new collaborative front
