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New book on flexible hybrid work
Matti Vartiainen explores the shift in working culture and what it means for staff wellbeing and performance, as well as how remote work policies can be implemented effectively.
Making textiles greener, safer, and cooler
Professor Ali Tehrani and his research group focus on something very familiar to us all 鈥 textiles.
Students decided: two community pianos arrived on campus
Aalto University's student participatory budgeting project for 2023 has been completed, and the winning idea is a community piano.
Collaboration with Aalto brings significant financial benefits to Neste
As a result of the collaboration, Neste is now using digital tools in its fuel research alongside traditional testing.
Summer School teacher interview: Radical Creativity is a human capacity rather than a super talent
Get to know Natalia Villaman and Ricardo Dutra 鈥 the teachers behind the Radical Creativity summer course by Aalto University Summer School.
Towards the transition from the academic world to the professional world
Accounting Masters students had the opportunity to tackle real-life business challenges in the CAPSTONE course in accounting
Aalto Open Science Award ceremony brought together Aaltonians to discuss open science
Last week we gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2023 and discuss open science matters with the Aalto community.
Seed funding available to boost collaboration between Aalto, KU Leuven and University of Helsinki
Aalto University, KU Leuven and the University of Helsinki launch the 2nd exploratory seed funding call to explore research collaboration possibilities. The funding call is open until 10 September 2024.
Aalto EE introduces Alex: A new learning experience platform to transform lifewide learning and tackle upskilling challenges
Aalto University Executive Education (Aalto EE) is launching the first version of Alex in June, a learning platform designed to enhance continuous professional development.
Aalto ARTS Summer School explores the significance of water through the lens of art
The theme of School of Arts, Design and Architecture鈥檚 Summer School this year is water, and its significance is explored in a multidisciplinary way through the perspectives of art, film and digital.
Just believing that an AI is helping boosts your performance
People perform better if they think they have an AI assistant 鈥 even when they鈥檝e been told it鈥檚 unreliable and won鈥檛 help them
Preserving intangible cultural heritage through immersive XR experiences
Aalto University鈥檚 Department of Art and Media is coordinating a European wide project on preserving intangible cultural heritage and using it to address societal challenges with the help of immersive XR environments.
The well-being of the world's children was in focus in the competition of the BI course
Ten student teams analyzed world child data and presented their findings to the jury
"Keep an open mind and step outside of your comfort zone"
Read what double award winner Kukka-Emilia Huhtinen wants to share about her doctoral studies in theoretical physics
"My PhD was great from every single point of view"
Read how Viliam Va艌o, Aalto thesis award winner, experienced his doctoral studies
Get to know us: Assistant Professor Ville Miikkulainen
Miikkulainen most recently worked as University Lecturer at Aalto University.
鈥淲e consider our students as active agents of transformation鈥 Get to know the teachers behind the Sustainable Cities and Societies summer course
Explore why the course Sustainable Cities and Societies by Aalto University Summer School is one of the most critical topics right now.
Alum Anton Jantunen: 'In my role, analytical skills, a comprehensive understanding of complex concepts, and the ability to see connections are especially useful.'
Anton Jantunen's journey led him from major consulting firms and startups to working in Nairobi at the UN Sanitation and Hygiene Fund, which aims to improve access to safe sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health products and services. Jantunen works with innovative financing models for the fund.
Natural luxury 鈥 Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Aalto University's Wood Program 30th anniversary project to Kuhmo Square
Every year, Aalto University students specialising in wood architecture carry out a Wood Program project. In the 30th anniversary year of the program, the City of Kuhmo is the partner. The project will be a stage and a platform on Kuhmo's main square.
