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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.
Aalto Visual Communication Design student shortlisted for the Kantar Information is Beautiful Award
Adina Rennerâs project âWall of Silenceâ places alongside the Guardian and the Washington Post as one of the most beautiful data visualisations of 2018.
Jenni Haukioâs Independence Day gown sets the stage for Finlandâs next 100 years
Designed by Aalto students Emma Saarnio and Helmi Liikanen, the dress evokes nature with exquisite materiality and minimalist lines
Holistic thinkersâ 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.
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.
New Childrenâs 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.
Studentsâ soundscape fills the New Childrenâs 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.
Aalto Distinguished Professor Olli Ikkala awarded academic knighthood of the Ordre des Palmes académiques
Professor Ikkala was recognised for his contributions to advancing scientific partnerships between France and Finland.
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.
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.
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.
HICT Pitch & Pizza competition event brought computer science students and researchers together
HICT Pitch & Pizza competition event was held in Computer Science buildingâs Learning Hub on Wednesday 7thNovember.
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 âself-responsibilityâ and âsustainable development" to make sense of environmental challenges and promote strategic change.
A layer just a few atoms deep can work wonders
The atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique developed by Tuomo Suntola revolutionised information technology in the 2000s. Now researchers are using it to make better catalysts, solar cells of record efficiency and hybrid materials that transport medicines and generate electricity from bodily waste heat.
Tailoring the surface of carbon may hold the key to monitoring patient blood in real-time
Machine learning is increasing the pace of development of customised carbon surfaces with a wide variety of applications
What does it take to make peace?
Conflicts are solved by talkingâbut how do we get to the discussion table and what else can we do? Three researchers share their thoughts on designing peace in a complicated world.
Jenni Haukio to wear gown made of sustainable Ioncell material at Decemberâs Independence Day reception
Ioncell is a new technology that creates high-quality textile fibres from wood or recycled materials.
Professor Zach Taylor is finding technological solutions to clinical problems
Professor Zach Taylor's research is best described by two fields: Diagnostic medical imaging and Millimetre wave and THz techniques.
Finland to lead European battery industry research into recycling - project will be led by Outotec and Aalto University
The European Commission has invited Finland to coordinate battery industry related research into recycling in Europe.
