Economists see an emission allowance system for construction materials as the most cost-effective way of reducing the carbon footprint of construction
An emissions allowance system would steer the construction industry toward making the needed emission reductions where it can be done at the lowest possible costs, researchers say.
New Industry partnership for solid-state cooling
Comptek Solutions and Aalto University’s Engineered Nanosystems group launch the SuperDevice project to study the effects of controlled oxidation on defected surfaces in optical cooling devices
TEE 2020 project report has been digitally published
Teaching and Learning Evaluation Exercise (TEE 2020) is part of Aalto’s evaluation continuum in which the previous more comprehensive education evaluation was conducted in 2011.
Implementation of revised degree regulations under way – entry into force on 1 August
On their entry into force, the revised degree regulations will supersede the different regulations on bachelor’s and master’s degrees that have existed at the school level. The Aalto University General Regulations on Teaching and Studying (OOS) and the Degree Regulations on Doctoral Education were also updated at the same time.
Updates on Sisu: personal study plan for doctoral students and Sisu webinar for teachers
Sisu webinars for students and teachers are arranged to help the transition into the new system and to cover the upcoming changes. Webinars will be recorded to be watched afterwards. Doctoral students can now also make their personal study plan on Sisu.
Alumna Roosa Mannonen: My career path has been a very colourful mix
School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumna Roosa Mannonen sees the value of working with course projects not only when in work life, but also when applying for a job: 'The confidence you’ll gain from those numerous presentations done during studies might just make you land the job you want.'
Interested in blogging? New blog platform launched for the Aalto community
Aalto community members can create blogs and post content in the new ourblogs.aalto.fi. You're welcome to join the discussion!
‘Solo dwellers’ domestic spatial needs are rarely met in one-room apartments’
‘I claim’ series presents our researchers and the results of their work. Anne Tervo examines solo dwellers’ spatial needs.
Educational renewal with lifewide learning is one of the four key strategic initiatives at School of Business
Multidisciplinary degree programs, digital education, Sustainable Development Goals, and holistic wellbeing are in focus when the School’s educational offering is developed further.
My Kauppis Memory: The 1986 jubilee year symposium featured presentations from future Nobel prize winners
‘The symposium in Korpilampi was unforgettable.’
Cutting-edge research and infrastructure is one of the four School of Business key strategic initiatives
The aim is to help researchers to succeed in their research even better.
Board approved Annual Board Report and Financial Statements and thanked Aalto community for excellent work in challenging circumstances
The Aalto University Board convened online on 17 March.
DiCtion Delivers Building Blocks for the Digital Future of Construction
Transparent processes between stakeholders, distributed situational picture, and linked data with shared ontologies will transform the building industry. They will also enable new business models in the construction sector. Those were the key outcomes of the DiCtion project, which has released a compendium of its research results.
Improving performance this spring
In 2021, performance is all about wellbeing, and Aalto considers it a key priority. Find below concrete tips to improve your and your team’s performance this spring
Five new Marie Curie fellows join Aalto
The prestigious research grants supports international researchers to travel abroad to work.
Interface between ACRIS and Aalto.fi not working
Issue fixed / Research information is not integrated from ACRIS ºÚÁÏÍø.fi.
AI technique captures complexity of human faces to help create realistic photo edits
The ability to distil images to their most essential components and anticipate new scenes is what could drive computer vision and robotics forward
Utilize Aalto's workplace mediation - it is doable in Teams/Zoom too!
Workplace mediation is a great tool for enhancing team’s interaction and solving conflicts
