Professor Kari Tammi鈥檚 group develops digital twins for industrial use
A digital twin refers to a virtual model of a machine, equipment or even a whole production plant.
How to Successfully Change the Construction Sector for the Better
The construction industry is undergoing a transformation to become more productive, sustainable, and customer-oriented. Aalto University is now exploring how to make this change successful and permanent.
Best student paper award for Risto Ojala for an innovative way of improving traffic safety with pedestrian localisation
IEEE Finland Section awarded Risto Ojala, a student at Aalto University, with the best student journal paper award 2020
Aalto University establishes a unique professorship in ownership
The professorship, established with donated funds, promotes high-quality academic research and teaching as well as Finnish ownership expertise and the culture of ownership.
Aalto University improves availability of student well-being services with ministry support
The Ministry of Education and Culture has granted Aalto University a special subsidy for enhancing the guidance of students and supporting their wellbeing better during the coronavirus pandemic.
Everyone from directors to team members can help to create an inclusive organisation聽
There are many forms of diversity in our society. For example, gender, ethnicity, ability or educational background should be reflected in organisations from start-ups to multinational corporations or NGOs to academia.
JUKO shop steward wanted for the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
All AKAVA members who are interested in becoming ARTS shop stewards can enroll until 15 February 2021.
A magnetic twist to graphene
By combining ferromagnets and two rotated layers of graphene, researchers open up a new platform for strongly interacting states using graphene鈥檚 unique quantum degree of freedom
Idaliina Friman is the winner of the Designers鈥 Nest competition
The visually impressive collection made versatile use of recycled material.
Course feedback gives students a voice in the development of courses and programmes
At the School of Business, the student gets 1-2 course points for giving feedback.
Sustainability in Business (SUB) group awarded funding to research transition risks for low-carbon shipping and aviation
The newly funded T-Risk research project aims to shed light on transition risks in the maritime and aviation sectors, crucial for global trade and transportation.
Career Design Lab designs sustainable careers for lifelong learners
Career Design Lab provides students and alumni with the skills to navigate the changing working life.
Associate Professor Heikki Remes: Towards sustainable high-strength marine structures
"In my research field in marine technology, sustainability means light, strong, large structures with less material and resources", he says.
Otaniemi鈥檚 shopping centre will be renamed A Blanc
The renovation of the beautiful building designed by Alvar Aalto will be completed by summer.
Financial support to companies should move towards indirect support
Business support can be divided into two categories: direct (gratuitous) support and support that must be paid back.
Creating sounds and raising the bar - an interview with Film Sound Designer Iivo Korhonen
Mundane sounds support the characters' personality and Iivo Korhonen is the one recording them. He encourages everyone to dream big, because sometimes that may become your reality.
Aalto University Works K3 site is starting up
The Aalto University Works K3 project is starting as planned during February with the renovation of the 鈥淪easide section鈥, continuing with the demolition of the old office wing and the construction of the new section.
Former Nokia executive Tero Ojanper盲 believes intelligent platforms could be next success story for Finland
New professor of practice wants to apply his AI expertise and make sure usable innovations are brought from research papers into practical use.
Meet the data agent: Mika Jalava
Data agent Mika Jalava encourages researchers to good research data management. "It's easier than you think. If you bite the bullet and learn even the basics about the best practices, you'll find it's often more about what you want to do rather than what you have to do!" In this article series Aalto University data agents, researchers and experts experienced in research data management are introduced.
