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Physicists explain—and eliminate—unknown force dragging against water droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces

Aalto University researchers adapt a novel force measurement technique to uncover the previously unidentified physics at play at the thin air-film gap between water droplets and superhydrophobic surfaces.
Press releases
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A glass needle probes a tiny droplet sitting on a black surface.

Electronic signing service Aalto Sign extended to new employment contracts

Aalto Sign, the electronic signing service, will be used with new employment contracts starting from spring 2024.
For Aalto community
University
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tietokone ja puhelin

Five new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto in 2024

The ceremonial conferment took place on campus in June.
Awards and Recognition, Press releases
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Honorary Doctors 2024

The Most Beautiful Books 2023 - The Finnish Book Arts Committee awarded several Aaltonians

Personnel and alumni were awarded in various categories
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, University
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Front and back covers of book called Unfolding Public Art. Text in red, book covers in sand colour.

School of Engineering: Master's thesis info

Master's thesis info for ENG master students 29 October, 4:15 pm
For Aalto community
Studies
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Kysymysmerkki keltaisella pohjalla

School of Engineering seeks new vice dean for research

The School of Engineering is looking for vice dean for research, for a term beginning on 1 August 2024.
For Aalto community
University
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Aalto University, A-logo around campus, photo Mikko Raskinen

FinnCERES and the joint Nordic research project on smart textiles are showcased at the World Circular Economy Forum in Brussels

The exhibition features innovative bioeconomy products and prototypes of textiles responsive to temperature and light.
Research & Art
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Kaksi perhosen muotoon taivutettua neuletekstiilinäytettä rinnakkain: toinen on harmaanruskea, toinen sähköisen vihreä.

The Saastamoinen Foundation is active in promoting science and art internationally

Social impact and support for young people is important to the Foundation
Cooperation
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Saastamoisen säätiön edustajat

The New European Bauhaus festival brought together European decision-makers and experts in cross-sectoral sustainable development

Aalto University participated in the New European Bauhaus Festival with its sustainable construction exhibition, Time out! Rethinking construction.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Ursula von der Leyen in her opening speech

Football team KY United will play against Käpylän Pallo in a sensational match on Tuesday 16.4.2024

KY United will play against KäPa, a second highest tier team in Finland, in the 3rd round of the Suomen Cup.
University
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KY United -jalkapallojoukkue, 2024. Kuva: Eemil Kari

Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Foundation grants awarded for 2023

In 2023, the foundation awarded four grants, worth 15 000 euros in total.
Awards and Recognition
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Award photo

Positive interaction at a workplace 22.4.2024 - still possible to enroll!

Develop your interaction skills
For Aalto community
University
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Ihmisiä pöydän äärellä keskustelemassa

MyCourses for Large Courses, and other digipedagogigal training sessions in June

We offer several digipedagogigal training sessions in June on using MyCourses pedagogically and effectively, especially on large courses. Plan and prepare your autumn course before the holiday season!
For Aalto community
Studies
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MyCourses training

Bioinspired colours and adaptable materials - Professor Olli Ikkala's third EU project builds on living systems

Department of Applied Physics Professor Olli Ikkala received his third Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) on 11 April 2024. The funding amounts to €2.5 million and the project will run for five years.
Research & Art
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Olli Ikkana in Otaniemi, photo by Lasse Lecklin.

Researchers investigate how AI could better understand humans

Antti Oulasvirta has received a EUR 2.5 million Advanced Grant by the European Research Council (ERC) for the study of user models.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Professor Antti Oulasvirta. Photo: Aalto University / Jaakko Kahilaniemi

Show the university's activities with the help of a new general presentation and brochure

New PowerPoint presentation and digital brochure available in the material bank
For Aalto community
University
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Two women making large bubbles in Aalto Day one party.

How to put education policy to the test

Finland is testing changes in national education before committing to them – and showing how randcomized controlled trials can take the guesswork out of policy-making
Research & Art
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Kuvituskuva, jossa kirkkain värein piirretty tyttö katsoo graafista kuviota.

Congratulations to the 50 year old Metsähovi Radio Observatory

Exactly 50 years ago on April 11, 1974, the radio telescope in Kirkkonummi moved for the first time, and since then it has gathered data from outer space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Research & Art
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Metsähovi 50 years

Wellbeing at Work Survey 2023: Community spirit an Aalto development target

Support to focus on building the community spirit in teams, supported by Aalto activities
For Aalto community
University
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People in community event's workshop

Olli Ikkala and Esa Saarinen found a common thread in baroque music and lecturing

Olli Ikkala will continue his research on nature-inspired materials and will find himself again as an organist after his busy research career. Esa Saarinen, on the other hand, continued to lecture the Philosophy and Systems Thinking (Filosofia ja systeemiajattelu) course to packed halls this spring. When they met, they discussed the organ and the atmosphere of the lectures.
University
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Olli Ikkala ja Esa Saarinen