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European quantum experts meet in Helsinki to review the progress of quantum technologies and set future strategies
Organised by the Finnish Presidency, Aalto University, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the Academy of Finland, and the Quantum Flagship, the event will take place on October 17-18. Representatives from the quantum technology communities will review present accomplishments within the field as well as establish future visions and strategic goals to position the region as a leader in the field. The first day will conclude with a panel discussion on policy topics, focusing on establishing a European infrastructure on Quantum Technologies.
Towards a better world by understanding context and user
Studies in information networks helped Pietari Keskinen to realise that making the world a better place calls for understanding of context, instead of hard technology.
Dissertation: Finland may become one of the largest users and producers of biofuels by 2030
Societal efforts to become more sustainable may actually lead to unsustainable outcomes.
Challenge-based learning is an approach for enriching the learning experience
How to plan challenge-based learning for the starting academic year?
HowUTeach - self-reflection tool for higher education teachers
HowUTeach is part of the UniHow product family of digital reflection and feedback systems, developed at the University of Helsinki.
From autumn 2019, the questionnaire is piloted at Aalto University. The data collected is used, for instance, to develop the individualized feedback that the system will provide the respondents. HowUTeach is in development stage.
From autumn 2019, the questionnaire is piloted at Aalto University. The data collected is used, for instance, to develop the individualized feedback that the system will provide the respondents. HowUTeach is in development stage.
Research data events open to all
RDA Plenary co-located events on research data and open science, on 21-22 October, open to all.
Antti Ikonen and MA students in New Media to win Grand Prix in ISA2019
The soundscape design for Helsinki New Children’s Hospital has been awarded a Grand Prix in International Sound Awards 2019.
Wiser decisions
The solution is to bring people together on the same path so we can make the decisions that are best for us all.
We need to redesign everything—but how?
Meeting sustainable development goals requires more collaboration between disciplines.
Diesel from wasteflows and other alternatives to fossil fuels
Renewable diesel, made from biomasses and waste flows, produces up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than normal diesel
Five tips for tackling climate change
Plant-based diet and living car-free are some of the most effective ways to mitigate your personal carbon footprint.
Student teams consulted Orion on the implementation of drone delivery for pharmaceutical products
The project was a collaboration between ITP and Orion which resulted in Finland's first pharmaceutical drone delivery flight.
Promoting climate change adaptation in Europe from the local level
Aalto University is leading a European project aiming to find ways to adapt to climate change. The focus is in mobilizing society by creating local networks.
Smarter energy
From research into electro-chemical conversion to creating policy for demand-response planning, Aalto University is working on ways to develop smarter and more sustainable energy grids
Aalto successful in EU Erasmus Mundus call: two new programmes
Aalto University was partnering in two consortia in this year’s European Commission call for new Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Programmes. Both proposals received funding.
Applying for reasearch leaves or artistic leaves at ARTS, open yearly until 30 November
Applying for reasearch leave at ARTS, open yearly until 30 November
Updated guidelines for human research ethics
Materials and support in research ethics available for Aalto researchers
SELECT for Cities project closing the testing phase
During the summer months, CKIR has been deeply involved in engaging users in a testing process, related to urban solutions developed for Helsinki citizens and tourists.
Spider silk is created by adding spider DNA to microbes
Researchers studying spiders have produced a synthetic biomaterial that can, in future, be used to make a multitude of products from clothes to car parts.
