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A student team surveyed opportunities for a new operating model in EY legal services
The goal of the project was to observe the potential of new operating models in the legal services sector that has remained the same for a long time
Mikko Kiviharju's research delves into the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure
Aalto University’s new Professor of Practice Mikko Kiviharju thinks information security should be integral to organisations and not just another software product
Two Professors of Practise appointed to the field of water engineering
Water engineering education will be strengthened by Elin Lavonen and Ilkka Miettinen who will start as Professors of Practice in May-June at the Aalto University Department of Built Environment.
A sugar extracted from biowaste can provide a sustainable and more efficient method for sound absorption and thermal insulation
Researchers at Aalto University have discovered a way to convert polysaccharides from biowaste into a material that can outperform glass wool and other commercially used sound absorption materials with similar thickness.
Anastasia Koptsyukh: I have a lot of support from the community
'Our unit is very young and dynamic. There are 15 of us in total. Our culture is vibrant, supportive, and embracing. It’s oriented towards professional growth and development.'
Nature invented the circular economy — with aspirational engineering we can follow suit
In the latest issue of Aalto University Magazine, the Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering, Kristiina Kruus, talks about aspirational engineering, a new way of thinking that takes inspiration from nature’s rational use of resources.
Researchers at Aalto develop a new technology to let immobilized patients control devices with their brain
A new project at Aalto University is developing techniques that will enable immobilized patients to control devices using their brain activity. The project builds on the multi-locus transcranial magnetic stimulation (mTMS) technology developed at Aalto, adapting it into a brain–computer interface (BCI) that can help patients with neurological conditions.
Thousands of Aalto students and over a hundred representatives of different organisations meet
The next Aalto Talent Expo recruitment fair will take over Otahalli on 2 November 2023
The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutions’ International Issues
The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutions’ International Issues is being held on May 3-5, 2023 at the Aalto University campus in Otaniemi. Around 450 experts working on the internationalization of higher education gather to network and discuss current issues at Spring Forum’s network meetings and sessions.
Aalto ARTS Summer School 2023 studies sustainability, forests and use of wood
School of Arts, Design and Architecture is organising a summer school with a theme ‘Living with wood(s)’.
What is academic advising? Listen to a podcast
The final season of the future-led learning podcast takes us to a very practical level. The themes of the season include the current themes of academic guidance, inclusion in teaching, co-teaching and sustainable development. In the fourth episode of the season host Riikka Evans discusses academic advising and how it supports the student's studies with senior university lecturer Kyösti Ruuttunen.
Jukka Niskanen brings polymer engineering expertise ºÚÁÏÍø University
Previously a researcher in Canada and Japan, Niskanen’s research involves the entire life cycle of polymers – from synthesis to the creation of finished materials, their properties, but also their post-use recycling.
Congratulations to the winners of the Unite! student video competition
Jenna Lundström, a student at the School of Electrical Engineering, won a trip to Unite! Student Festival.
How Finland creates the best student/life balance in the world
Student life is not all about studying and Finland has figured out how to tackle this challenge
PatternLab course's outcomes in Prisma stores
The collaboration has enabled students to have experience in building a commercial range and also strengthened Finnish design in Prisma's own brands.
Students took a deep-dive into innovation and entrepreneurship in the health industry
The HealthTech Linkage course connects students from diverse backgrounds with professionals from every corner of the healthtech industry
Alumna Julia Romanyuk: Studying at Mikkeli Campus gives the graduates an important advantage
During her career in rhythmic gymnastics, Julia Romanyuk, a multiple Finnish champion and the School of Business Mikkeli campus alumna learnt many skills that have been valuable outside athletics as well: ‘I have applied these practical skills, such as time management and having a high drive, in my studies and personal life.’
Major EU-funded mathematics research project unveils the meaning of similarity – and helps fill gaps in physics theories
New research project uses symmetries to build links between random phenomena
Astronomers image a black hole’s shadow and powerful jet together for the first time
Aalto’s Metsähovi Radio Observatory took part in capturing the new image.
Metsähovi Radio Observatory helps reveal the secrets of black holes
Together with other observatories around the world, Aalto University’s Metsähovi Radio Observatory has captured an unprecedented image of a black hole.
