The ESA Comet Interceptor enters mission analysis phase with significant Finnish contributions
A new Comet Interceptor mission was selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the early mission analysis phase. Comet Interceptor, planned to be launched in 2028, will study an entirely new comet which is flying through our Solar System for the first time.
A year in space! The Suomi 100 satellite has taken pictures of the atmosphere and auroras as well as studied space weather
Aalto University’s nanosatellite can continue to make its measurements for another ten years.
Otaniemi, like coming back home
Tauno Voipio, godfather of the Electric Workshop course, believes in learning through doing.
Albedo matters for the climate and forestry can have an impact on it
A research project conducted by Aalto University found that favoring broadleaved species in boreal forestry is a climate-friendly option when considering the forest albedo. Therefore, forest management actions can directly affect forest albedo, and hence the climate, without decreasing forest productivity.
Call for letters of intent of the Strategic Research Council’s new research programmes published, call open 4.12.2019 - 15.1.2020
The application process has two stages, and deadline for the first phase (letters of intent) is January 15, 2020. Projects to be invited to the second phase are selected in March 2020.
Utilizing local reindeer bone waste from Lapland in ceramics
The recycling of reindeer bone remain can create new possibilities and collaborations in the Lapland region.
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT THE FINANCE FACULTY
We are primarily looking for students majoring in Finance, but we also welcome applications from students with other quantitatively oriented backgrounds. Completion of a Bachelor’s thesis or other relevant experience is a plus.
Application period for Master’s programmes runs until 3 January 2020
In 2020 applicants for Master’s programmes can choose from 73 different study options in the fields of art and design, business, and technology.
Campus restaurants’ opening hours during the holiday season 2019
Campus restaurants have reduced opening hours during the holiday season in December and January.
Dear donors, this is how you make us feel
Today, on #GivingTuesday, we celebrate our donors and feel thankful to all of you, who have supported our work over the years.
Can academia keep up with the future of work?
Sampo Leino shares insights on how academia can help students to leap from university to work.
Become a recycling master — take our circular economy course online
Be part of the solution and see material recycling and sorting in a new light. Aalto University and Aalto University Properties Ltd. are organising an online course on the circular economy for students and employees of Aalto University in collaboration with L&T.
Problems in automatic ordering of toner replacements for Canon devices
The automatic ordering of toner replacements and waste bottles doesn’t work at the moment. You can order materials at huoltokutsut@canon.fi.
New Digital Services Mental Chat and Sparring offered by Terveystalo for Aalto's employees
Terveystalo (Aalto’s occupational health care) provides low-threshold digital mental well-being services.
WarSampo publishes new Linked Open Data on the over 4,000 Finnish prisoners of war in Soviet Union
The Prisoners of War web application is based on archival material from Finland and Russia. The data is a part of the WarSampo application, which has been used by over half a million Finns to date.
The board agreed on the proposal for university’s long-term strategic direction
The Aalto University Board convened on Tuesday 26 November 2019.
Breaking boundaries – the power of multidisciplinarity
Piritta Jokelainen shares insights to enhance multidisciplinary teaching and learning.
Data analytic methods being used to study Finnish parliamentary data and Finnish films
Projects funded by the Academy of Finland will study political and film data from 1907 onwards.
Developing individualised biomaterials for medical treatment
New types of biological mesh can also be used in treating gynaecological prolapses, hernias and urinary incontinence.
