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Forget about cords and plugs, electric cars will be charged wirelessly: energy solutions for the future are developed in Otaniemi
Smart Otaniemi tests new ideas for a better energy future.
Innovating in the IDBM Challenge course for the future of Helsinki and Copenhagen
Students in this multidisciplinary and multi-format IDBM Challenge course developed practical solutions for the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Communicating research is about clarifying thinking
Social media gives researchers the tools for making an impact, building networks and showcasing expertise. Read on for some tips to get you started!
BiographySampo, a new intelligent web service, displays the lives and connections of renowned Finns
What do the personal networks of Alvar Aalto, Jean Sibelius or Eliel Saarinen look like and how do they intertwine? The application is based on over 13 000 biographies.
Ossi Naukkarinen appointed Vice President for Research
The five-year term of office will start on 1 November 2018.
Scientists found new ways to utilise biorefinery chemicals
Natural catalysts convert simple biorefinery chemicals into high-value functional synthetic building blocks.
You can’t tell whether an online restaurant review is fake—but this AI can
Researchers find AI-generated reviews and comments pose a significant threat to consumers, but machine learning can help detect the fakes.
The RAI 2018 panellists’ first comments praised Aalto for great progress and atmosphere, and suggested areas of future development
Experts assessing Aalto University's research and artistic activities praised, for instance, the enthusiastic and collaborative work atmosphere, university’s infrastructure, the tenure track career system and the student-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Scientific journals are interested in a good story well told, too
International scientific publications are flooded with manuscripts. We asked Gustaf Olsson – professor emeritus and member of several editorial boards – what makes an article stand out.
A summer job at the University is independent and flexible, but requires a lot of initiative
The School of Electrical Engineering annually hires tens of students for a range of summer jobs.
Väre’s public art collection examines equality
Collection was published with “Global Equality” as its art concept.
M8 Art Space opens up a new series of exhibitions
Video works by Jemina Lindholm were selected as the first exhibition.
Aalto University received EUR 15.9 million from the Academy of Finland September call
Aalto University received EUR 15.9 million from the Academy of Finland September call
What might musical instruments of the future look like?
A 5-year grant from the Academy of Finland will allow Koray TahiroÄźlu and his research team to explore digital musical interactions.
Defence of dissertation in the field of water and environmental engineering, Antonina Kruglova, M.Sc.
Cold climate brings new challenges to modern wastewater treatment.
Cruise ship of the future: same size, one fifth more passengers
Concepts for ships designed by students were enthusiastically received by industry.
Creating cruise ships requires research
The doctoral dissertation of shipbuilder Sisko Hellgren is a study into building cruise ships in a shorter time and at a lower expense – without sacrificing quality.
Call a Researcher! a new way for research to have societal impact
Fifteen researchers offered their knowledge on digitalization through free one hour Skype discussions.
Finding the unknown, D.Sc. Natalie Segercrantz
Doctoral graduate Natalie Segercrantz likens research work to being an explorer. In a laboratory, one can encounter something that has never been witnessed before.
Dissertation: Mailing letters increased social benefit take-up
Households that received a directed mailing informing them of the guarantee pension program were faster and 50 % more likely to apply for the benefit than households that relied only on public information.