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A much-smaller Slush reminded of the power of community

The startup event Slush gathered 8,800 participants at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre.
University
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Slush 2021

Auroptic Medical wins at Slush

The startup that specializes in technology relating to biopsy samples won at the Slush Y Science competition.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Biopsy needle

A new algorithm increases the efficiency of quantum computers

Quantum computing is taking a new leap forward due to research that has proposed a scheme to reduce the number of calculations needed to read out data stored in the state of a quantum processor. This will make quantum computers more efficient, faster, and ultimately more sustainable.
Research & Art
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Aalto University Quantum Explorations Exhibition. Photo: Mikko Raskinen.

‘Costume designers can add significant value to animated films’

I claim series: costume designer can have a key role in animations.
Research & Art
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Pukusuunnittelija, taiteen tohtori Maarit Kalmakurki

Dragons out! Kari Kakkonen employs fantasy to lead children into the world of software testing

A ground-breaking children’s book on software testing brought Aalto University alumnus Kari Kakkonen the EuroSTAR Software Testing Excellence Award.
Cooperation
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Kari Kakkonen

University Board discusses challenges and outlook with Aalto community at annual event

The themes of the annual discussion forum between the community and the Board were well-being and the changing working life.
University
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Community event audience and speaker Mikko Kosonen, Photo by Mikko Raskinen

Esko Penttinen appointed as associate professor

The field of the professorship was defined to be information systems.
For Aalto community
Appointments
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Professor Valeriy Vyatkin named IEEE Fellow

He is being recognised for contributions to software development methods and practices in industrial automation
Awards and Recognition
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Professor Valeriy Vyatkin. Photo: Leena Ylä-Lyly/Aalto University

A funding call encourages radically creative risk-taking and bold transdisciplinary combinations in research

The internal funding call is open until February 10, 2022.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Radical creativity illustration: Anna Muchenikova

Kone Foundation provides major funding for research into Finland's medieval wooden building heritage

Assistant Professor Panu Savolainen's research group receives 347 000 euros in funding.
Research & Art
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Research group members at Karjaa medieval church in May 2020. Photo: Panu Savolainen

New Media Master's Thesis presentations / Mon 13.12.2021

Welcome to follow New Media Master’s Thesis presentations!
Research & Art
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Photo: Mika Huisman

Pedagogical training in spring 2022

Aalto university offers pedagogical courses to support pedagogical skills of faculty members.
For Aalto community
Studies
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Aalto pedagogical training 25 ECTS

Over €2 million awarded to the University of Helsinki and Aalto University for research identifying mechanisms of depression

A new collaborative project in neuroscience, which is being carried out by the University of Helsinki and Aalto University and which originates in the Multi-Channel Psych programme of the Wellcome Leap organisation, has received a grant of over €2 million for a period of three years.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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ConnectToBrain research. Photo: Mikko Raskinen

Master’s graduate 2016 or doctoral graduate 2018, already responded to career survey?

Please respond by 13 Dec and help your university
Studies
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Aalto_University_ELEC_Unto_Rautio

The new employees introduced themselves at Aalto ELEC Dean´s coffee event

Dean Jyri Hämäläinen also presented the results of the well-being at work survey, which were positive.
For Aalto community
University
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Aalto logo at the Otaniemi campus

Dominic Stead: Cities that need less transport

Organizing our cities differently can help us to reduce the need for transport and encourage more walking and cycling. This can help to reduce many of the negative environmental and social impacts of transport, says Professor Stead in his installation lecture.
Research & Art
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Dominic Stead, Tenured Professors' Installation Talks

A theoretical surface study of a potential third generation solar cell material opens up prospects for more efficient solar energy conversion

A new article by the CEST group reveals atomic and electronic structure of perovskite material for future photovoltaic applications.
Research & Art
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Picture showing the surface from top and side

Visit Aalto Acoustics Lab in the spring 2022

You can book your visit via the sign-up form.
Campus
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Aalto Acoustics Lab, image: Mikko Raskinen

Kari Tammi appointed vice dean for impact at the School of Engineering

As the member of the Aalto University Impact Steering Group he will serve as the main link between the steering group and the management team of the School of Engineering.
Appointments
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Professori Kari Tammi

Professor Valeriy Vyatkin becomes Vice-President for Technical Activities at IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

During his term, Professor Vyatkin hopes to create more synergies and cross-border interaction between the technical committees
Appointments
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Professor Valeriy Vyatkin, photo: Leena Ylä-Lyly