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Updated guidelines for human research ethics

Materials and support in research ethics available for Aalto researchers
For Aalto community
Research & Art, University
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Nainen lukee opasta. Kuvassa näkyy lisäksi henkilön kädet ja punaiset hihat.

Partner Day brings conference participants from 35 countries to campus

Aalto University organises Partner Day & Campus Experience 23.-24.9.2019 on Otaniemi campus
For Aalto community
Campus, Cooperation
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Kampus Väre A Bloc umbrellas Image: Unto Rautio

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.
Research & Art
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SELECT for Cities, logos

Media Lab: Master's thesis presentations

MA in New Media master's thesis presentations autumn 2019
Studies
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väre building

Changes in routes in Otaniemi, update 18.9.: Traffic on Puumiehenkuja continues

Route changes are due to construction work by Jokeri Light Rail and infrastructure maintenance work by City of Espoo. Work at some sites has already begun, and work on others starts in September
Campus
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Ilmakuva

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.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Kuva osoittaa, miten valmistetaan biosynteettistä hämähäkinseittiä suurjännitteen avulla

Economic Defence Course considers how to improve work and employment

Managing Director of Aalto University Executive Education Pekka Mattila sees an increasing need for leadership.
Cooperation
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Taloudenpuolustuskurssilla kansanedustajat esittelivät työllistämiskeinojaan raadin arvioitaviksi

New study reveals what happens when public services and market forces collide

Research shows that when a government agency becomes a state-owned company, responsibilities for decision-making get less clear, and risk-taking and salaries can go up
Press releases
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Muistio vuodelta 1988

Circular economy workshop series brings cross-university collaboration

Upcoming workshop series aims to be a forum for knowledge sharing in circular economy and cross-disciplinary communication for successful collaborations.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Circular economy workshop series

Jan Blech designs software for the new industrial revolution

Professor of Practice is setting up a new research facility for the factories of the future
Appointments, Research & Art
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Aalto University professor of practice Jan Blech photo by Jaakko Kahilaniemi

'Machine learning excited me before I knew it was a thing'

Arno Solin received funds allocated to young researchers in the summer of 2019. Solin is excited about machine learning, as it offers a way to both delve deep into theory and solve real-life problems.
Research & Art
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Apulaisprofessori Arno Solin

Timo Korkeamäki appointed dean of School of Business

Professor Korkeamäki joins Aalto from the Hanken School of Economics
Appointments, Press releases
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Timo Korkeamäki. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Mikko Raskinen.

Alumni Ambassador Sami Pauni: Executive MBA degree brought me new job opportunities

”I have always grasped the opportunities when facing them – I have not always known where they will take me or whether it is 'the one', but I have gone forward”, says the School of Business Alumni Ambassador Sami Pauni.
Cooperation
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School of Business Alumni Ambassador Sami Pauni

Virva Salmivaara: I study the role of entrepreneurs in sustainable development

According to the researcher of entrepreneurship, researchers must have a personal vision they believe in, and they need to be prepared to work persistently to achieve their goals.
Research & Art
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Yrittäjyyden tutkijatohtori Virva Salmivaara

Women of Aalto network seeks to promote equality in society

Proceeds from the Pink Ribbon Gala event in October will be used to support Finnish cancer research.
Cooperation
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Women of Aalto -verkoston kokoontuminen

A combination of wood fibres and spider silk could rival plastic

The unique material outperforms most of today’s synthetic and natural materials by providing high strength and stiffness, combined with increased toughness
Press releases
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Hämähäkkisilkki

Pitch your research idea and win funding for your research

Research Pitching Competition by Slush & Skolar looks for courageous young postdoc researchers from all fields of research and from all over the world.
For Aalto community
University
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Slush & Skolar pitching competition skolar award Image: Slush & Skolar

Board meeting – Aalto University’s financial position is solid, but expectations towards the university are growing

The Board approved the university’s long-term financial plan in its meeting on 10 September.
For Aalto community
University
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Yliopiston päärakennuksen Dipolin neuvotteluhuoneen pöytä ja tuolit. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Tuomas Uusheimo.

Apply Thesis project: Population Register Centre – Design System in Digital Public Sector

Aalto Thesis programme’s application period for master’s students has ended for this project. Read more about the Population Register Centre’s project here!
Studies
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Fresh ideas-drupal

Innovative Approach to Circular Economy

Aalto University's innovative pilot course studied the circular economy, arts and systemic changes.
Studies
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Oona Ojala studied how the cultivation conditions of luxury products such as coffee and cocoa will evolve with climate change. Photo: Elisa Dametto