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Nessling Foundation’s general call open 15 August–8 September 2023.
Nessling Foundation’s general call is open 15 August–8 September 2023. Total of 2.5 million euros will be awarded in grants for speeding up sustainability transformations.
Aalto University as a pioneer in sustainable mobility
Aalto University aims to be among the pioneers of sustainable mobility. The sustainable mobility action plan drawn up in cooperation with the entire community lays the foundation for the development of the campus.
Five things to know about hybrid work
Senior Advisor and Professor Emeritus Matti Vartiainen explains how hybrid work has changed life here and elsewhere - and what we can expect from the future
Assistant Professor Jose Lado recognised with early career distinction
Aalto physicist awarded by European Physical Society for quantum materials research contributions
Distinguished thesis prize awarded to Bayan Karimi
Aalto graduate lauded for influential thesis work in circuit quantum thermodynamics
I already knew before I was in school that I would become an engineer, says Marja-Terttu Tanttinen
Prodeko alumna and donor Marja-Terttu Tanttinen studied at the Helsinki University of Technology in 1967–71. She fondly remembers her studies and working life, for which her studies gave a solid foundation.
KotiCharge EV charging point pilot starts at the Otaniemi campus
Piloting a new type of charging solution offers a spot market pricing based charging of electric cars and participation in the development of new technology and services. The KotiCharge charging point is located in the parking lot at Sähkömiehentie 4.
Emil Stråka: It’s interesting to see physicists and chemists complement each other’s expertise
'It’s interesting to see how physicists and chemists can be looking at the same system, and yet arrive at very different conclusions, questions, and results. In LIBER Center of Excellence, you can see the expertise from different disciplines.'
Researchers aim to realize room-temperature superconductors starting with €2.7M in new funding
Physics Professor Päivi Törmä secures substantial funding from Finnish Foundations for global SuperC consortium
Aalto University admits 2044 new students to Finnish, Swedish bachelor’s programmes
Over 12 600 in Finland's spring joint application procedure in March.
Pauliina Ilmonen: The scientific community is like my second family
'The moment when the new doctors receive the hats is the one that gets me particularly emotional. There is plenty of work behind each new doctoral degree and that work has a huge societal impact.'
Aalto University ranks #1 in Finland in QS Ranking
Overall Aalto rises to 109th worldwide and is ranked 39th in employer outcomes
Shared imagination and between waves - the themes of Marsio and Otakaari 2B's art collections reflect Aaltonians
The themes, artists and drafts of the new buildings' art collections were published
Board brings international dimension ºÚÁÏÍø fundraising
The Fundraising Advisory Board, established by Aalto University in 2022, provides advice and assistance for creating networks to find potential new donors
Medication safety – data-driven solutions to the rescue?
Integrating different data sets can generate new insights for improving medication safety.
Summer party for newcomers and buddies was all about sharing onboarding experiences and solving escape rooms challenges
An Aalto 'buddy' is a new employee’s colleague who supports them settling inºÚÁÏÍø. The first-ever summer party for newcomers and buddies took place on June 6 at the Trap Factory. All the newcomers of 2022 and their buddies were invited, and around 50 attended the event.
Usability is a critical factor in IT systems – Aalto students and companies collaborate for better digitalisation
Aalto University students and teachers joined forces with partner companies during a course which teaches evaluating the usability and user experiences of digital systems
Researchers develop better treatment methods for kidney disease patients
HUS, Aalto University, the University of Jyväskylä and VTT are investigating ways to offer better home dialysis treatment methods for kidney disease patients
Towards a more equal community: International mobility
Depending on personal circumstances, international mobility can be either a burdensome responsibility or an open door to adventure. Tapio Lokki and Jara Uitto discuss how they experienced their time working abroad – and how they would now advise younger researchers.
