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Current news related to WiTLAB
New research: Labeling carbon footprint affects the choices of mass catering customers – and the labeling method matters, too!
A recent study conducted in Germany shows that customers in a student canteen choose low-emission meals when presented with the carbon footprint of meals. This effect was strongest when the information was color-coded in a traffic-light scheme and translated into environmental costs in euros. According to one of the researchers, these findings could also be relevant for Finland, where mass catering is particularly popular.
Dr. Swarnalok De receives a one-year grant from the Finnish Cultural Foundation
Awarded for research on the development of wearable healthcare sensors for autonomous health monitoring of the aging population
A new optical metamaterial makes true one-way glass possible
Researchers have discovered how to make a new optical metamaterial that would underpin a variety of new technologies.
Significant grants for science from the Finnish Cultural Foundation
A total of thirty individuals and research groups from Aalto University received grants from the Finnish Cultural Foundation for science and art. Professors Harri Lipsanen and Zhipei Sun and their team, were awarded a large grant to develop electronic components mimicking the structure and function of the human brain. Among the grantees is also Professor Mikko Alava, whose team is developing water-resistant foams as substitutes for plastic using AI-based methods.
Overview of Aalto's open access publications 2023
91 % of Aalto's scientific journal articles published in 2023 are available open access.
Groundbreaking QRC-4-ESP project launched
Project aims to develop first quantum reservoir computing systems
with superconducting qubits and silicon carbide defect qubits
with superconducting qubits and silicon carbide defect qubits
The issues with the integration between Aalto Research portal and Aalto.fi have been resolved
There has been challenges in synchronizing academic profile information between the Research Portal and Aalto.fi. However, the integration issues have now been resolved, and academic profiles—including profile pictures, publications, and academic merits—seamlessly integrate from the Research Portal into aalto.fi.
Unite! Research Week in October 2024 in Grenoble
A networking event focusing on AI, Energy and Industry 4.0 for faculty and doctoral students
New Finnish doctoral program in AI launching in 2024
A national consortium across 10 universities will educate 100 new PhDs in artificial intelligence research.
An entrepreneurial researcher takes action and creates something new
When a researcher thinks like an entrepreneur, they can create something truly groundbreaking.
Students helped PwC respond to increasing competition in Tax and Legal Services market
PwC Finland utilises the results of the study in its own strategy work
Earn credits and learn sustainable entrepreneurship at Solve the SDGs
Solve the SDGs, the sustainability hackathon by Aalto Ventures Program and Junction, is organized from 22–24 March.
Future Telecommunications: TelecomAI and System on Chips design are facing a severe talent crunch in the industry
As the world continues to move towards a more connected future, the importance of semiconductors, System-on-Chip (SoC), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the telecommunications industry cannot be overstated. Without these technologies, we cannot build the next generation networks that enable a hyperconnected society, supporting a sustainable and equal world.
Students analysed the demand for K Group’s wellbeing services in three international markets
Customized student business project explored demand for K Group’s digital services related to wellbeing by analyzing market trends and consumer behavior
Learn languages and intercultural competencies online with Unite! Apply now to spring 2024 courses
Courses are open to all Aalto University students.
FIRI 2024 Roadmap call for Finnish research infrastructures - Aalto internal deadline on March 8th
The Research Council of Finland will open a roadmap call for research infrastructures (FIRI 2024) this spring and the deadline is May 15th. Aalto internal deadline for the pre-proposals is March 8th.
What is radical creativity? The recent film offers various interpretations
The film "Radical Creatives" expands our understanding of creativity and explores Aalto's culture in a compelling way.
Novel solutions for cross-sector collaboration: exploring Artpreneurship
Aalto researchers collaborate with businesses and creative professionals in a research project aimed at finding solutions to growth challenges.
