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A finer picture of global migration reveals complex patterns
New research shows that socio-economic factors play a larger role than climate
Human, animal, machine: How three researchers reveal the dynamics of power across disciplines
Whenever humans interact – with other humans, animals or technology – there are always power dynamics at play. Three researchers from different disciplines explain how they bring to light the hidden ways power is used in human interactions.
Innovative metal recovery technique: turning low-concentration solutions into valuable resources
EDRR: a recent review article explores latest developments of a novel method for efficient precious metal recovery and creation of high-value-added materials
Dialogue: Let’s make resilience a community resource – not an individual obligation
Is there any skill more important in today’s work world than the ability to cope during challenging times and bounce back quickly?
New loss mitigation technique paves the way for perfect optical resonators
Aalto researchers demonstrate how to create high-quality resonators using optically absorbing materials
The latest Aalto University Magazine delves into the invisible
The September issue asks if we would make different decisions if we could see beneath the surface and know better.
Professor Matti Kuittinen: 'Hey, take a break at the construction site!'
New construction should be put on hold until we figure out a sustainable solution, says Kuittinen
Openings: Creativity helps us navigate the invisible
Riikka Mäkikoskela’s leading article in Aalto University Magazine describes the combination of rational reasoning, emotional intelligence and radical creativity as an invisible tool in order to birth something new.
Seed funding call for major interdisciplinary research proposal planning is open
Aalto internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. The internal funding call closes 15th of October 2023.
Guidelines on good scientific practice and research integrity (RI guidelines) updated
Tutkimuseettisen neuvottelukunnan (TENK) antama Hyvän tieteellisen käytännön ohjeistus (HTK-ohje) on uudistunut. The guidelines have been drafted by TENK in cooperation with the Finnish research community.
New Aalto Distinguished Professor Riitta Salmelin traces the brain’s own ‘fingerprint’
Riitta Salmelin believes that her field of brain imaging has matured to a stage where questions ignored in the early days can now be addressed
Ilkka Niemelä to the Finnish Government: Innovations and sustainable growth will be lost if immigration policies are implemented
Internationality has accelerated innovation and helped many Finnish companies from Aalto along their growth trajectories. Nearly half of Aalto University’s academic staff come from outside Finland, and Aalto students are from more than 100 countries.
Tiny organisms, big discoveries: How swarming shrimp could influence a new wave of ‘mesorobotics’
Aalto researcher aims to understand the complex movement of brine shrimp—a gateway to physics on an unfamiliar scale
Annukka Svanda: It's important to challenge yourself to do hard things
'I believe that those of us who can and are capable have a duty to work to make the world a little better place all the time. For example, we can try to improve the situation of those who are not so well off.'
Aalto University launches H2 Innovation Center – accelerating the transition to a sustainable hydrogen economy
The new H2 Innovation Center brings together multidisciplinary hydrogen research
Great international media hits from the summer of 2023
Our Dean Timo Korkeamäki and many representatives of our stakeholders regularly comment on various issues in the international media as well
Aalto personnel can participate in FIBS events free of charge
Aalto University is a member of the FIBS corporate responsibility network, so we can all take advantage of the membership fee paid by the university
Tua Hindersson-Söderholm started as Head of Library Resources
Tua Hindersson-Söderholm has a strong library background from Hanken School of Economics.
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Apply to be the next Data Agent from the School of Electrical Engineering.
Department of Civil Engineering seeks new head of department
The term of the head of department is 1.1.2024–31.12.2026.