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A decision analyst鈥檚 perspective on AI: With machines that make data-driven decisions, where do we need people?
Decision analysis is a field that develops analytical models for better decision-making. One interesting question is whether artificial intelligence can replace people as decision makers - and if, then under what circumstances.
Alumna Kati Ovaska: No one is ready after they graduate 鈥 the work itself teaches you more
I would argue that there is no better start to your career than being an associate in audit practice says Kati Ovaska who has had multiple work opportunities within the company after graduation. EY encourages people to take the steering wheel of their career: 'Your career, it鈥檚 yours to build'.
How to get urban economy going from linear to circular
We interviewed Jaana Pelkonen and Heikki Sorasahi to learn what they thought are the things to consider in addressing circular economy.
Aalto University starts reporting on the sustainability of its endowment: 鈥淲e want to increase transparency鈥
The sustainability report shows that the investment funds we use are well aligned with sustainable investing principles. The long-term goal of the Endowment is a carbon neutral investment portfolio.
Sami Itani joins the Department of Management Studies at the School of Business as Professor of Practice
His focus areas are socio-cultural sustainability, especially diversity and inclusion.
They changed Finnish fashion in the 2020鈥檚
鈥滻ntimacy鈥 exhibition at Helsinki Designmuseum presents 40 designers and companies at the intersection of novel politicization and digital disruption of fashion.
Marcela Acosta-Garcia appointed as new Program Manager for UNITE! at Aalto University
Marcela Acosta-Garcia is the new Program Manager at the Aalto University Summer School, joining the Unite! project, an alliance under the Erasmus+ Framework Program. She is working with EU partner universities to create learning opportunities at home or abroad.
Computer Science ranked 79th in Times Higher Education ranking
Engineering ranked 101-125 in the world
Idaliina Friman is the Young Designer of the Year 2021
The winning collection was created from recycled and surplus materials.
Launch event for the 5G M枚kki Network and Workshop on 14 October
Come and hear more about the new learning environment that will change the world.
Ewald Kibler joins the Editorial Review Board of Academy of Management Discoveries
AMD is a new, leading management journal in promoting phenomenon-driven empirical research that current theories inadequately explain
Open online design course launched for non-designers
Design Bits is an introduction course to help people everywhere become more creative problem-solvers
The policies and procedures for professors' tenure track and other academic positions have been revised
The policies and procedures for professors' tenure track and other academic positions have been revised.
Master graduates from the School of Electrical Engineering satisfied with their degrees and careers
Next career monitoring survey starts on the 4th of October. All 2016 master's graduates and 2018 doctoral graduates will be invited to participate in the survey.
Shopping centre A Blanc celebrates opening on Otaniemi campus
Designed by Alvar Aalto, the building previously known as Otaniemi鈥檚 old shopping centre, has a new name after the renovation and opened in the middle of the Aalto University campus
Finland鈥檚 cost competitiveness is poor, says Bj枚rn Wahlroos in Jaakko Honko lecture
The lecture that carries the name of Chancellor Jaakko Honko was held as a remote event this year.
ABB's Azipod庐 technology is a forerunner in maritime industry
The ABB Azipod庐 propulsion system developed in Finland is a pioneer in reducing the energy consumption of and emissions from shipping. New ideas for developing it further are constantly being generated in Aalto Design Factory's product development facilities.
The development of smart and autonomous ships is driven by safety and efficiency
Just like other forms of transport, shipping is also moving towards autonomous solutions. In the field of shipping, ABB relies on Aalto University's expertise in digital technologies, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems.
Digital twin of electric motors enhances industrial processes
The energy transition is rapidly increasing the global rate of electrification. Aalto University is involved in an ABB R&D project in which digital twins are being created for electric motors and frequency converters.
Leading company project Green Electrification 2035 turns the 5G network into a grid platform
The ABB Green Electrification 2035 programme promotes carbon-neutral electrification, and Aalto University brings robust power grid and 5G technology expertise to this world-class R&D project.