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Feminist Border Crossings seminar explored the significance of design in contemporary societies from feminist perspectives
The Feminist Border Crossings seminar was organized at Aalto University to celebrate the launch of the Design Culture Studies Research Group and the 20th anniversary of Hilma, a network of ten gender studies units in Finland.
The Publication Forum panels will evaluate more MDPI and Frontiers journals in the fall 2024
Information on journals to be downgraded to level 0 at the beginning of 2025 will be published in November.
Malicious social media bots increased significantly during the COVID19 pandemic
A groundbreaking joint study by Aalto University and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has revealed critical insights into the role of bots in shaping public health discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on Twitter.
Prof. Sorin Paraoanu builds quantum devices that probe the foundations of our universe
Recently appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Physics, Prof. Sorin Paraoanu is building quantum sensors and designing experiments that unveil the secrets of our universe.
This is how smart textiles can look like: self-cleaning cotton or a colour-changing print
An article by YLE Svenska about 'Beyond e-Textiles' project and 'Interlaced' exhibition at the University of Turku
The Research Council of Finland has published the call texts for the winter 2025 call
The Research Council of Finland has published the call texts for the upcoming winter call.
A new project in Espoo aims to improve disparities in children's learning outcomes – with the goal of preventing social segregation
Supporting children's learning skills has a major impact on their further education and employment, among other things.
Students improved deicing operations at Helsinki Airport
In collaboration with Finavia, the Aalto students have developed innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and safety in deicing operations
Can the impact of performing arts be measured? Researchers record applause and CO2 levels in Kapsäkki's UKK musical
The UKK musical, produced by Music Theatre Kapsäkki and Greta Production, is a vibrant cabaret about Finland’s political history during the era of President Kekkonen. Its impact is now being studied scientifically. The research, conducted in collaboration with Aalto University's MAGICS infrastructure, Greta Production, and Kapsäkki, measures audience and performer experiences through innovative methods, including various sensors and surveys.
Prof. Yaolin Xu combines physics and chemistry for better batteries
Newly appointed Assistant Professor Xu looks to build up his lab and team at the Department of Applied Physics to pursue better batteries for a sustainable future in energy storage.
New open access agreement with The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Aalto University has signed a new open access agreement with ASME.
The first Tähtitiistai took place in Marsio – watch the recording of the event and join the next lectures!
The first Tähtitiistai was held on October 8 in the cinema of the Marsio building, the first lecture drew crowds in large numbers to the venue. Didn't get to follow the lecture? No worries! Watch the recording of the event online.
Aalto students embarked on the U!Train to explore green mobility
Three Aalto University students participated in the U!Train Blended Intensive Programme, a sustainable mobility course organised by the Unite! university alliance.
Aalto computer scientists in AIES 2024
Department of Computer Science paper accepted to the Conference on AI, Ethics and Society
A new eco-friendly method to modify cellulose for sustainable materials
Researchers at Aalto University have developed a method to modify cellulose, reducing toxic solvent use by over ten times compared to traditional methods. This innovation has potential applications in eco-friendly nanocomposites, cellulose-based membranes, and biomedical devices, supporting sustainable material development.
Vacant properties in Kouvola to be repurposed through circular economy
Aalto University students are seeking solutions to Kouvola city’s property challenges
The doctoral thesis encourages the integration of analytics into the company’s strategy
The management of analytics and the development of employees' analytics skills are needed to maximize the benefits derived from analytics
'It is just not possible' pushes mechanical engineering researchers towards more ambitious goals
Long-term cooperation and work in Valmet’s Veturi projects produce results for the needs of heavy industry.
Improve your language skills with the Unite! Language Tandems
Connect with colleagues across Unite! universities, practicing and improving your chosen language in dynamic, one-on-one sessions.
In the future Lammi manufactures only low-carbon products – research work behind the change
This autumn, Lammin Betoni switched to manufacturing only low-carbon concrete products. The move was preceded by an extensive national LOIKKA research project lasting more than two years.
