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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.
New radome for Metsähovi radio telescope
The radome protects the radio telescope against snow, wind, rain, and heat from solar radiation.
UWAS Experiments, spring 2018 (Dipoli, Otaniemi)
The exhibition presents works from three University-Wide Art Studies (UWAS) courses together with research material produced by the members of the UWAS working group.
Rare metals need efficient recycling
How can the valuable ingredients of batteries be recovered? What could replace bismuth, tellurium and many other rarities? These issues are being examined by the CloseLoop project.
Fighting the flames – better together
The fundamental questions of sustainable development are integral in our business research as well, says Professor Minna Halme.
What if the world’s cattle munched on Finnish wood?
A new manufacturing method will open entirely new markets for microcrystalline cellulose. It could be used, for example, to enrich animal fodder.
Turning off the tap
There is no single solution to the shortage of water, but applying several might get the job done.
Juuso Tervo wins 2018 Manuel Barkan Memorial Award for art education
Aalto alumnus and postdoctoral researcher recognized for excellence in art education research
