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Pekka Töytäri appointed as Professor of Practice of product-service systems sales    
The professorship focusing on sales management is established with donations from the Weisell Foundation, Valmet and Wärtsilä.  
Oscar winner Michaël Dudok de Wit teaches at Aalto’s new master’s programme in animation
A world-renowned animation director recently gave a master class where he shared his experiences and gave top-class industry tips.
Interested in teaching a University-Wide Art Studies course?
University-Wide Art Studies (UWAS) is looking for new courses for 2020-2022.
Donation from the Finnish Business College Foundation to the School of Business
ºÚÁÏÍød funds will be used for the development of teaching and learning.
Smartphone typing speeds catching up with keyboards
A study of over 37,000 users shows that the ‘typing gap’, the difference typing speeds between mobile devices and physical keyboards is decreasing, and 10–19-year olds can type about 10 words-per-minute faster than their parents' generation.
How to create things that don’t exist
The newest theoretical physics professor at Aalto calculates what we need to do to create electronic states that can’t otherwise exist in nature, and how we can harness them for quantum computing
DigiEduHack is reinventing the future of learning and education
DigiEduHack will break continental barriers by connecting around 50 educational institutions worldwide in order to solve the world’s most pressing challenges in digital education
European quantum experts meet in Helsinki to review the progress of quantum technologies and set future strategies
Organised by the Finnish Presidency, Aalto University, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the Academy of Finland, and the Quantum Flagship, the event will take place on October 17-18. Representatives from the quantum technology communities will review present accomplishments within the field as well as establish future visions and strategic goals to position the region as a leader in the field. The first day will conclude with a panel discussion on policy topics, focusing on establishing a European infrastructure on Quantum Technologies.
Towards a better world by understanding context and user
Studies in information networks helped Pietari Keskinen to realise that making the world a better place calls for understanding of context, instead of hard technology.
The Design Book for Online Learning – a tool for developing online courses is now published
FITech has published The Design Book for Online Learning to support teachers in creating high-quality online courses.
Dissertation: Finland may become one of the largest users and producers of biofuels by 2030
Societal efforts to become more sustainable may actually lead to unsustainable outcomes.
A new, natural wax coating makes garments water-resistant and breathable
Aalto University researchers have made a non-toxic coating solution with wax obtained from Brazilian palm tree leaves.
From space technology to spider silk and the bio-economy – over 2 000 women and girls gather for three different technology events
Technology companies will need more than 53 000 new experts in the next few years. We are holding 'Shaking up Tech' for high school students, 'Girls' Day' for upper comprehensive school students in Heureka, and 'Women in Tech' for technical professionals: three events that highlight the many possibilities in the field of technology and introduce role models.
Challenge-based learning is an approach for enriching the learning experience
How to plan challenge-based learning for the starting academic year?
Doctoral graduates from the School of Electrical Engineering satisfied with their degrees and careers
In their responses to the career monitoring survey doctoral graduates also emphasised the importance of networking and project management skills.
The university surveys the career pathways of its graduated students
The results will help the university to develop its teaching and will also affect its funding. This time, we ask master's graduates from year 2014 and doctoral graduates from 2016 to participate.
Finland is well positioned to become a world leader in the responsible textile and fashion industry
Fast fashion pushes beyond the Earth’s limits.
Strategy preparations proceed to the finalising stage
In October workshops, the strategic choices and emphasis points of identified development areas will be worked on. Participate – you can still make a difference!
Five tips for a happier life
Wise decisions can’t be made without taking other people and the broader context into account.
'Social welfare and healthcare reform should be implemented in stages'
Creating markets requires patience, says Professor Juuso Välimäki.
