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Leading European non-formal science education institutions gather
Aalto University hosts an international co-design workshop on 18-19 March. As an output a crowdsourced map tool will be presented.
Artificial intelligence helps to detect rare diseases and risk factors for child protection
High-quality primary research ensures that Finland is an independent forerunner in developing artificial intelligence.
New research and education in the field of urban studies and engineering discussed at Living+ morning coffee
Researchers and professors met to discuss new research and educational initiatives undertaken in the field of urban studies and engineering.
'It's time for us to rediscover plants with natural textile fibres'
Professor of Practice Pirjo Kääriäinen hopes that sustainable technologies can help in solving the problems created by the global textile industry.
EIT Manufacturing - Match Making Event, San Sebastian 2019
EIT Manufacturing organized its first Match Making event in San Sebastian, Spain, bringing together more than 150 European experts to start building one of the largest manufacturing innovation communities in the world.
Alumni Ambassador Juha Aarvala: I encourage you to network with people, go to an exchange period and enjoy your studies!
Our Alumni Ambassador Juha Aarvala has been working in the field of medicine for over 20 years. He shared his career story with us and gave some advice for the current students: “Your activity during the studies counts a lot, in addition to the networks and being resilient. The true value of networks is something you should never underestimate! Thus, visit different events, meet new people and learn new things through them.”
EIT Digital Strategic Innovation Agenda 2020-2022
EIT Digital has decided on a new strategic innovation agenda for years 2020-2022.
Future-proof teaching: Call for Good and Next Practices
Teaching Lab – the booster of future-proof education – was initially launched at the end of November 2018. After that, a lot of progress has been made! The next step is to create a good practices section to our webpage for internal Aalto resources and best practices supporting future-proof education. We also call for next practice pilot ideas from the Aalto community on integrating work-life capabilities into teaching and learning. We support courses and programs that aim to enhance students’ work-life skills up to 10,000 euro funding.
Alumni Ambassador Maarit Vilen: The studies have created a good theory base for working life
“As an alumna, I have the possibility to stay connected and up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of business studies and future prospects”, says our Alumni Ambassador Maarit Vilen.
EIT Manufacturing - Pre-Call 2020 is Open!
Find all the info and documents for EIT Manufacturing 2020 Call for proposals
“Design can be so many things”
Design historian and chief curator Kaisu Savola explains why the XXII Triennale di Milano is important to Finland, and how Aalto University hopes it will change how we define design, now and in the future.
Artists digging up contaminated soil
Artistic research does not provide ready-made answers, but instead raises important questions. Artist researchers are currently interested in global topics such as climate change and migration.
Finavia becomes School of Business Premium Partner
The two-year partnership programme aims at building long-term collaboration in various areas.
Alumni are getting more involved in Aalto University’s development
A new alumni network board gives alumni a stronger voice in the university.
The ability to communicate effectively is important in conflict solving
Conflict Management was simulated in class at the School of Business.
”Take an advantage of your contacts and take time to draft your job applications”
The School of Business Alumni Ambassador Emilia Rantala encourages first-year students to gain work experience already during studies. "Any kind of work experience will later on help you proceed towards next job opportunities", she says, and below gives her advice on applying for summer jobs.
EIT Manufacturing Info session - The first call
We invite all interested parties within Aalto (primarily professors, researchers and teachers) to hear about and discuss the innovation and education activity opportunities offered by the EIT Manufacturing Community community.
Student-run ÄÄNIAALTO IV, festival of audiovisual oddity, takes over Helsinki
For the past 4 years, Ääniaalto, an audiovisual festival led by students, has been growing from an office floor meetup to a full scale, one month lasting festival in one of the most culturally central areas of Helsinki.
Alumni Ambassador Oskar Vahervuori: Student activities affected significantly me becoming the person who I am today
“In the 1980s, the studies and academic life were separate from the business world, which was a disappointment for me. Now, the times have luckily changed and it is great to follow the dynamics of different Aalto University units. There are so many good things going on at the campus, and it seems to me like they have Slush every day”, says our alumnus Oskar Vahervuori.
Aalto University developing digital twins in manufacturing industry
Aalto University develops digital twins for the manufacturing industry together with Konecranes, Ideal PLM, Siemens, Remion and RD Velho.Aalto University is creating a network of companies interested in developing digital twin technology. Start-ups and SMEs offering products or services in analytics, product development and maintenance are of special interest, but the network welcomes everyone interested in the field.
