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Researchers merged quantum optics with a treasure hunt
One of the aims of InstituteQ, the national quantum institute, and the QPlayLearn platform developed by the institute’s researchers is to add our understanding of the significance of quantum research and technologies in the society. Now QPlayLearn has created The Photonic Trail game in collaboration with Quantum Flytrap.
Blood cancer cells and the immune system are best frenemies
The University of Helsinki and Aalto University collaborated in an international study, which demonstrated that the body's immune system is complicit in a rare type of blood cancer, suggesting a reconsideration of conventional knowledge on the disease.
Design builds transformation capacity
The book Designing Change is a quick and readable cross-section of Aalto's world-leading design research
Tough questions through computational geometry
Sándor Kisfaludi-Bak started as assistant professor at the Department of Computer Science in January. He is looking forward to collaborative research and illuminating the beauty of computational geometry to students and colleagues alike.
Proposal embodying innovative design won Otaniemen Tietokorttelit architecture competition
The winning proposal, nicknamed Superpositio, for the Biology and Marine Technology area design competition in Otaniemi, Espoo
Aalto University offers places to visiting researchers fleeing Ukraine war
Nearly 250 donations for Ukrainian students to study at Aalto so far
Five data science students share stories of studies, events, and their expectations
Data Guild is an association of the data science students at Aalto University. It is a relatively new association - it was established only three years ago. Five members of the culture committee of the guild - Ilia Zalesskii, Aaron Wallasvaara, Christian Guidikov, Pranava Varshan and Rainer Ruuskanen – share why they chose to study data science and how they find the student life.
Unite's new Mission Statement 2030 leads the way forward for the university alliance
Unite! wants to pave the way for the excellence in research, innovation and education that is essential to meet the challenges of our time.
Unite! supports the manifesto for the future of universities in Europe
The Manifesto presents students’ ideas on the future of Higher Education in Europe, as well as recommendations to make European universities more in line with their expectations.
More than 12 000 applicants in joint application to Finnish and Swedish degree programmes
Applicants’ interest in Aalto University’s bachelor’s programmes remains strong.
Aalto Digital Creatives has launched Art & Tech Open Call for a development grant for creative industry projects
Find out more about the open call at the Art & Tech Open Call Demo Day event on Friday 8.4.2022 at Roihupelto Studios.
Warm toes and a warm mind – knit a pair of new Aalto socks for yourself or your loved ones!
Wool socks are used in Finland all year round. Would you like to knit some logo socks or a pair of pattern socks? Or perhaps both?
Aalto University endowment provided EUR 31 million in 2021 to fund education and research
Progress towards carbon neutral endowment portfolio continued in 2021
Aalto University has set its sights firmly on building a sustainable future
Board approved the Annual Board Report and Financial Statements for 2021
Unite! presents its strategic roadmap towards open science in the digital age
The roadmap includes objectives, recommendations and actions that Aalto and the other universities of the alliance can promote to make Unite! a European driver of open science and innovation by 2023.
Research project develops electrically controlled artificial molecular machines
Electronically controlled molecular machines would be faster as well as easier to manufacture, as they would not need to rely on sophisticated chemical synthesis.
Welcome to hear the latest news from Sustainable Campus!
Do you want to know more about the Carbon Neutral Campus 2030 project? Or about the biodiversity in campus nature? Do you need to calm down and take a silent moment without IT devices? You are welcome to join our Sustainable Campus event on 24th March!
Ending energy imports from Russia could cut other electricity imports to Finland – model shows what chain reaction could mean for the security of supply
A risk analysis by Aalto University shows that electricity supply could stop far short of demand: in the worst-case scenario, the gap could be more than 2,500 hours per year.
Aalto University offers study rights without fees and with scholarships to Ukraine’s university students
Support for at least 40 Ukrainian students and students who have received asylum from Ukraine
