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International cooperation makes building with wood even more attractive

This is the main European conference for wood construction. It brings together researchers, builders and decision-makers at Aalto in June.
Cooperation, Press releases
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Wood Program Exhibition in Tokyo from 5 June 2015 to 5 August 2016. Photo: A4 gallery / Takenaka Corporation, Tokyo.

G3 gathers top researchers and innovative players in social- and healthcare services

HEMA research group kicks off new G3 project within the Tekes Wellbeing and health programme
Research & Art
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Open research data improves trust in science

Aalto University supports the openness and good management of research material.
Research & Art
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Walruses obtained valuable knowledge about specialisation area options and work skills

The professors and alumni of the School of Business shared their knowledge and experience.
Studies, Cooperation
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Following the presentation of the alumni, the table was divided in accordance with the specialisation subjects and an informal, animated discussion ensued.

Annika Stuke receives PhD scholarship from the Magnus Ehrnrooth foundation

CEST group member Annika Stuke received a one-year scholarship from the Magnus Ehrnrooth foundation for her PhD studies. Congratulations!
Awards and Recognition
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Metro station's facade tells about communal campus

The work of art, Skill Shapes, was designed by Aalto University's alumna Emilia Ahonen.
Campus
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Emilia Ahonen is an illustrator and graphic designer from Helsinki. She graduated as a Master of Arts from Aalto University's Degree Programme in Graphic Design in 2015. Regeneration, transformation, surprise and play are highlighted as the subjects in Ahonen's works.

Exceptions to opening hours of campus libraries for spring 2016

Exceptions to opening hours of campus libraries for spring 2016 have now been released.
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Jaakko Salavuo appointed Communications Director of Aalto University

Salavuo will start in his new position on 1 April 2016.
Press releases
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Students aim to give Lift to Lesvos

A visit of four students to the Greek island of Lesvos is the latest example of the Sustainable Global Technologies programme being put into practice.
Studies
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Photo: LIFT project

Why not study a minor in International Business at Mikkeli Campus?

Aalto Minors Fair in Otaniemi on Thursday 10 March.
Studies
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Two engineering students, Ville Parkkonen and Taneli Rautio, have been studying a minor in International Business at Mikkeli Campus.

Sea level rise threatens larger number of people than earlier estimated

More people live close to sea coast than earlier estimat
ed, assess researchers in a new study.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Rising sea level threatens larger number of people that earlier estimated. Shanghai with over 24 million inhabitants is one of the megacities that will suffer from the projected sea level rise and intensified storms. Photo: Olli Varis / Aalto University

Open University moves on 9.-11.3.

Office closed on 9.-11.3.2016
Studies
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Business and growth from research in the field of health

To boost growth, Aalto University and the University of Helsinki join their forces in top-level science with HUS and the City of Helsinki.
Research & Art, Cooperation
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The actors involved in Health Capital Helsinki all emphasised the importance of working together. From left in the picture: Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki Risto Renkonen, Vice President of Aalto University Tuija Pulkkinen, Rector of the University of Helsinki Jukka Kola, Mayor of Helsinki Jussi Pajunen, CEO of HUS Aki Lindén and Director of Economic Development at the City of Helsinki Marja-Leena Rinkineva.

Log In to Your Phone with a Finger-Drawn Doodle Instead of a Password

Free-form passwords you draw with your fingers can be faster than typing passwords, say researchers.
Research & Art
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Atomic structure of metal-halide perovskites from first principles: The chicken-and-egg paradox of the organic-inorganic interaction

We just submitted our first paper on hybrid perovskites. Look it up on the arXiv: http://arxiv.org/abs/1602.08935)
Research & Art
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Health Capital Helsinki makes Helsinki the leading health and wellbeing hub in Europe

The opening ceremony of Health Capital Helsinki took place on 2 March.
Cooperation
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Density functional theory study of the α−γ phase transition in cerium: Role of electron correlation and f-orbital localization

New paper on the phase transition in cerium published in Physical Review B 93, 075153 (2016)
Research & Art
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The electron density difference between the α and the Ɣ phase exhibits an f-orbital shape and shows that the f-electrons in the Ɣ phase are more localized than in the α phase.

The model for likelihood to participate in conferences can be used to improve communities

Modelling revealed that the probability of participating in the same conference again increases in relation to previous regular participation.
Research & Art
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Aalto-1 satellite is ready for space

Finland’s first satellite will be launched into space later in spring 2016.
Studies, Research & Art, Press releases
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Start-up entrepreneurs’ business ideas praised by investors

Grant receiver Proximi.io aims at rapid internationalisation.
Awards and Recognition, Cooperation
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Venture capitalist Riku Asikainen emphasised the significance of networks and knowledge that growth entrepreneurs can get through business angels.