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HAIC Student Scholarships supported by F-Secure and Huawei

Continued donations from F-Secure and Huawei support scholarships for Master's students
Research & Art
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HAIC student enjoying Aalto Campus

Aalto speeds up development of ecological textile fibres with new pilot plant

With this new equipment, the output of Ioncell fibre can increase up to a hundredfold, enabling cooperation with even more companies.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Ioncell-lankoja

Take Finland’s lead and choose clothes you don’t have to feel guilty about

An Aalto University-designed and -produced dress made of birch trees shows how one day we will all look—and feel—good in sustainable fabrics
Press releases, Research & Art
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Haukio and Niinistƶ. Photo: Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS FOR ACADEMY PROFESSOR

Academy Professor Matti Keloharju is looking for academically strong, dedicated students who have the potential to develop into excellent researchers.
Research & Art
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School of Business main building relief Paikan henki, photo by Aki-Pekka Sinikoski

The Kone Foundation grants for academic researchers at ARTS

A total of over 578 800 euro was awarded to research projects at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Taiteiden ja suunnittelun korkeakoulu

District heating can be produced without fossil fuels in Finland – even in Helsinki

The change is possible through the use of heat pumps, wind power, heat storage and demand response.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Hailuodon tuulivoimala

VR art installation "The State of Darkness" explores the experience of co-presence

The State of Darkness - a biosensor driven VR art installation will have its premiere at International Conference for Interactive Digital Storytelling (ICIDS) in Dublin.
Research & Art, Studies
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VR-installaatio "The State of Darkness"

Introducing Bassam El Baroni, Assistant Professor in Curating and Mediating Art

Bassam came to Aalto in May 2018 from the Dutch Art Institute MA program at ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Appointments, Research & Art, University
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Bassam-El-Baroni-photo-by-Lucas-Millheim

Aalto Visual Communication Design student shortlisted for the Kantar Information is Beautiful Award

Adina Renner’s project ā€˜Wall of Silence’ places alongside the Guardian and the Washington Post as one of the most beautiful data visualisations of 2018.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Wall of Silence, a data visualisation project by Adina Renner of Aalto University

Jenni Haukio’s Independence Day gown sets the stage for Finland’s next 100 years

Designed by Aalto students Emma Saarnio and Helmi Liikanen, the dress evokes nature with exquisite materiality and minimalist lines
Press releases, Research & Art
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Emma Saarnio ja Helmi Liikanen

Holistic thinkers’ brains have similar responses to drama, while analytical thinkers differ widely

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans of people watching the same clip from a dramatic film show that holistic thinkers all have similar brain responses to the scene, whereas analytical thinkers respond differently to each other.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Cold colours indicate higher ISC, more similar brain responses, among the analytical thinkers and warm colours indicate higher ISC among the holistic thinkers. Image: Iiro JƤƤskelƤinen.

New professor of practice to promote circular economy in wastewater treatment

Anna Mikola, DSc (Tech.), has been appointed Professor of Practice at the School of Engineering in the field of municipal wastewater treatment starting 1 November 2018.
Appointments, Press releases, Research & Art
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Professor of Practice Anna Mikola Aalto University ENG photo: Annamari Tolonen

New Children’s Hospital to feature birdsong and whooshing stars

The soothing soundscape designed for the new hospital was the first of its kind in Finland and unique in the world.
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art, Studies
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Student's working on New Children's Hospital soundscape

Students’ soundscape fills the New Children’s Hospital

A generative soundscape in a hospital is the first of its kind in the world. Created by Sound in New Media students at Aalto Media Lab, the soundscape will be developed further on the basis of user studies and research over years to come.
Studies
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Students’ soundscape fills the New Children’s Hospital

Aalto Distinguished Professor Olli Ikkala awarded academic knighthood of the Ordre des Palmes acadƩmiques

Professor Ikkala was recognised for his contributions to advancing scientific partnerships between France and Finland.
Research & Art
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Image: Lasse Lecklin.

Take advantage of the lowered threshold to use OtaNano experimental facilities!

OtaNano offers a wide variety of fabrication processes and equipment for micro- and nanostructures for Aalto users.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Otanano

Human networks are the key also in developing circular economy

Everyday discussions within the supply chain may create new dynamics and benefit companies that produce new products from waste materials.
Awards and Recognition, Studies
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Kuvassa nƤkyy Elizabeth Miller. Kuva: Roope Kiviranta / Aalto-yliopisto

Hey, space!

An updated course in radio astronomy allows students to observe far-away galaxies with the help of Finland's only radio telescope used for astronomical research.
Studies
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Aalto University / Students walking towards MetsƤhovi radio observatory / photo: Linda Koskinen

HICT Pitch & Pizza competition event brought computer science students and researchers together

HICT Pitch & Pizza competition event was held in Computer Science building’s Learning Hub on Wednesday 7thNovember.
Campus, Research & Art
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HICT pizza and pitch competition

Words are also tools in strategy work: the use of central concepts influences strategic sensemaking

The new study shows how managers mobilize central concepts such as ā€œself-responsibilityā€ and ā€œsustainable development" to make sense of environmental challenges and promote strategic change.
Research & Art
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strategic concepts