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Visitor access and use rights policy to be developed over the winter
The changes apply to new and renewable Visitor Agreements
Master’s programmes’ portfolio renewal in the School of Chemical Engineering (autumn 2024)
The School of Chemical Engineering is undertaking a portfolio renewal of the Master’s programmes for the autumn 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) event for researchers on 22 November 2023 – register today
Last day to register to the event today.
Luana Dessbesell aims to translate bioproducts research into commercial success
Professor Luana Dessbesell works on bridging the gap between academia and industry. Her research group Sustainable Bioproducts Innovation is a multidisciplinary group of people who seek to support the development and commercialization of new forest-based innovations.
Aalto’s Legal Services have piloted the new Aalto GPT tool
Aalto’s Legal Services had the chance to try the new AI tool called Aalto GPT. The tool will help make work more efficient for many Aaltonians. We interviewed three pilots from the project about their experiences with piloting the tool.
Funding for successful ERC, Horizon Europe and Research Council of Finland applicants
This funding applies only to EU/RCF applications for which the decision has been received after August 1st, 2023
A new visual teamwork tool based on metaphors
A typical problem in teamwork is an imbalance in participation – a few team members are active but not everyone's voice is heard. The Visentools project uses visual tools and haptic feedback to make workshops and team meetings more participatory and meaningful. The project is funded by Business Finland and has been piloted since May.
Survey about harassment and free speech for researchers and experts
Committee for Public Information (TJNK) examines the realisation of freedom of speech for researchers and experts, and the threats they face – the survey is open until 15 December
The self-driving R-Bus, circling random routes, served as a mobile art installation
In August 2023, a smart bus project in Kalasatama challenged the traditional art installation format. An audio piece heard inside also created vibrant natural soundscapes in the midst of the city's infrastructure.
More than 200 journals will be downgraded to level 0 in the Publication Forum from the beginning of 2024
Downgraded journals are published by more than 160 publishers. During the spring 2024, the panels of the Publication Forum will review the journals of MDPI, Frontiers and Hindawi. The journals should not be evaluated solely by the publisher, but consideration should be given to the choice of the publication channel.
Information on promoting sustainable development goals included in course descriptions
Themes related to promoting sustainable development goals discussed on more than one-third of courses
Exchange Experiences from CHEM Students
Read articles about the exchange experiences of Aalto CHEM students here.
A need for nuance: three professors offer perspective through their research
Three newly tenured Aalto professors talk about the complexities of real-world research
Sustainable land-use and mobility policies in urban regions enhanced with Unite! seed funding
The project seeks to identify innovative approaches for bringing decision-making closer together in land-use and mobility policy and practice.
Research project turns waste into sound-absorbing solutions with biodegradable foam
Team plans expansion while adhering to circular economy principles
The Building 2030 wants to make Finland's construction industry the most reliable in the world
The Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award 2023 was awarded to the Building 2030 consortium, led by Olli Seppänen and Antti Peltokorven, which includes 21 companies.
Building up a European Open Science and Innovation University
The research work led by Rubén Vicente Sáez for the Unite! European University Alliance culminated with the final Open Science Policy Forum.
Apurva Ganoo has been appointed as a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship
The School of Business and the whole Aalto University will have a stronger focus on entrepreneurship
International student's journey of securing jobs in Finland
International Master's student Yijuan Wei shares her story of landing exciting jobs in Finland. With the help of Career Services and persistence in job seeking, she secured an internship in marketing and a summer job in service design.
