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Assistant professor Yu Xiao: Making daily activities easier with Extended Reality
Daily life is the ground for the research projects by assistant professor Yu Xiao and her group at Aalto University.
Metsähovi officially becomes a radio observatory in Finnish and Swedish as well
The term ‘radio observatory’ replaces ‘radio research station’ in Metsähovi's new Finnish and Swedish names.
New artificial intelligence assisted device could soon replace traditional stethoscope and significantly expedite right diagnosis
The Aalto-originated startup Vital Signs will present their innovation at the Slush 100 pitching competition next week.
Aalto and InstituteQ are partners of Quantum Jungle - The Dance of Quanta exhibition
The exhibition will open on Friday November 26 in Palazzo Blu museum, Pisa, Italy. Quantum Jungle is an interactive art installation visualising the fascinating world of quantum particles.
A new artificial material mimics quantum entangled rare earth compounds
By combining two-dimensional materials, researchers create a macroscopic quantum entangled state emulating rare earth compounds
Professor Harri Laakso appointed as Head of Department for the merging Departments of Art and Media
Professor Harri Laakso has been appointed to the position of Head of Department for the merging Departments of Art and Media of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Alumnus Aki Toivonen: The role of marketing and branding will only be emphasized in business in the future
‘I believe that the role of marketing and branding will only be emphasized in business in the future as we move from the current consumer culture to increasingly conscious choices’
Aalto neighbourhood home to waterbird oasis and forest habitat for flying squirrels
The Otaniemi campus is right next to a nature conservation area. We accompanied an expert on an outing to learn what makes it unique – and what can be done about biodiversity loss.
Tiina Ritvala appointed Assistant Dean of the School of Business
The position will start on 1 January 2022, with a period of 1,5 years.
Good design benefits us all – welcome to open DesignTalks lecture series
Join us for our open lecture series discussing about the relevance of design in different contexts.
My Kauppis memory: From one change of scenery to another
‘The wonderful business school spirit helped through tough facility changes’
Aalto University takes increasing responsibility in Finnish-American higher education relations
A high-level delegation from Minnesota, United States, visited the university in November.
At AVP’s Impact Studio, having no idea what you are doing is a great start
Aalto Ventures Program’s latest project, Impact Studio, is open to anyone who wants to learn how to find the right solutions for the right problems.
A Bloc Black Week - Check the offers!
A Bloc goes Black 22-28 November 2021. Check out the offers now!
New heads of departments and deputy department heads appointed at the School of Engineering
Pedro Vilaça, Raine Mäntysalo and Leena Korkiala-Tanttu will begin their terms as heads of departments in January 2022.
Understanding the nanostructure formation in block copolymer thin film
Recent MMD publications (Multifunctional Materials Design)
Bioinnovation Center’s research will focus on sustainable textiles and packaging
Aalto University's Bioinnovation Center has chosen 5 interdisciplinary projects to launch its doctoral school in 2022. The projects aim at innovations in the fields of sustainable textiles and packaging.
Towards more sustainable space research – The Foresail-1 satellite will be launched in spring 2022
Foresail-1 is the first satellite from the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Research of Sustainable Space. The Centre of Excellence is studying space conditions with the aim of developing more sustainable small satellites that do not turn into space debris.
Unique virtual laboratory predicts environmental effects of city traffic
Researchers from the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence FCAI develop more sustainable intelligent traffic by bringing together simulators from different fields.
Urgent need for talent and skills: Environmental problems require interdisciplinary solutions
A project funded by the Tiina and Antti Herlin Foundation creates more human resources for the green transition by producing a new kind of textbook, about ecologically sustainable energy solutions.
