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Kalle Spoof's doctoral research for Saab opened the door to the company's product development

In his doctoral thesis, Kalle Spoof developed beamforming of radar systems
Cooperation, Studies
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Kalle Spoof

Season’s Greetings 2023 from FCAI

FCAI wants to attract the best talent to Europe and Finland to bolster artificial intelligence competency
Research & Art
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Frozen bubble with intricate snowflakes inside, resting on an icy branch with a blurred wintery backdrop

Re-use of social and healthcare facilities contributes to the vitality of municipalities

The research group on social and health care construction SOTERA is working on a project to evaluate the use of space resources for new uses, with an emphasis on resource wisdom, planned renovation and reuse.
Research & Art
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Sote-tilat

Economists' report: Emission restrictions would accelerate the electrification of Helsinki's car fleet

Achieving Helsinki's carbon neutrality goal requires new impactful measures. According to the recent study by Aalto University's economics working group, areas with CO2 emission-free transportation would be an efficient way to reduce emissions in Helsinki's transportation sector. A sufficient transition period would be a prerequisite for success.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Cars driving on the highway at night

Celebrating costume design at Aalto University!

The Finnish costume design educational programme at Aalto University celebrated its 20th anniversary this autumn
Research & Art
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Juhlanäyttelyn pukuja. Kuva: Paavo Ihalainen

Five things decision-makers should know about feeding the planet

Science-based advice about the global food system for decision-makers.
Research & Art
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Kasvihuoneen kastelujärjestelmä

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT THE FINANCE FACULTY

We are primarily looking for students majoring in Finance, but we also welcome applications from students with other quantitatively oriented backgrounds. Completion of a Bachelor’s thesis or other relevant experience is a plus.
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Photo by Unto Rautio. School of Business interior, stairs from the ground floor to the 1st floor.

Unlocking the mysteries of super black materials: A novel wood-based solution

FinnCERES, black, carbon. There are certain phenomena that continue to captivate the minds of scientists, artists, and the general public alike. One such phenomenon is the enigmatic world of super black materials.
Research & Art
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Mustaa puuta

Medical innovation makes early cancer diagnostics cheaper, faster, easier

Aalto University researcher makes two-pronged improvement on microbubble technology
Research & Art
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A man in a white lab coat with blue gloves holds up a vial of clear liquid while standing in front of a large microscope.

10 Questions to Alumnus Savannah Vize - CS Design

CS Design alumnus Savannah Vize shares her experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.
Cooperation, Studies
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Savannah Vize and Uma the dog

10 Questions to Alumnus Savannah Vize - CS Design

CS Design alumnus Savannah Vize shares his experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.
Cooperation, Studies
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Savannah Vize profile image

Apply for Designs for a Cooler Planet festival by 22 January 2024

Tell us how your research or project will change the world.
Research & Art, University
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Designs for a Cooler Planet 2024 Open call

Get to know us: Ville Alopaeus

Ville Alopaeus has worked as a professor at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering since 2008. Researching separation processes and process modelling, Alopaeus aims to contribute to the transition towards a renewable energy and materials environment.
Research & Art
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Professori Ville Alopaeus.

Time off work - the biggest reason why fewer women are CEOs

Women are underrepresented in CEO positions partly because they spend more time outside of the labour market during the years when their careers are most likely to take off. Women also less often work in sales or production, which are common pathways for CEO recruitment.
Research & Art
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Aalto University School of Business, a student ascending, public art of Risto Suomi on the wall, photo Mikko Raskinen

A summer internship with a twist: the story of prize-winning student Netta Karjalainen

Read the story of prize-winning Bachelor student’s summer internship at Aalto
Research & Art
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Photo of a smiling young woman with scientific graphic showing pink balls representing quantum mechanic effects

Researchers discover unconventional superconductivity in a monolayer van der Waals material

The group discovered nodal superconductivity with hidden order fluctuations
Research & Art
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A 6-point, star-like structure represents the unconventional superconductivity of a van der Waals monolayer.

Luana Dessbesell aims to translate bioproducts research into commercial success

Professor Luana Dessbesell works on bridging the gap between academia and industry. Her research group Sustainable Bioproducts Innovation is a multidisciplinary group of people who seek to support the development and commercialization of new forest-based innovations.
Research & Art
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Professor Dessbesell in a lab, wearing a green jacket

Funding for successful ERC, Horizon Europe and Research Council of Finland applicants

This funding applies only to EU/RCF applications for which the decision has been received after August 1st, 2023
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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A large white letter 'A' and a question mark stand on snow against a background of large rocks.

A new visual teamwork tool based on metaphors

A typical problem in teamwork is an imbalance in participation – a few team members are active but not everyone's voice is heard. The Visentools project uses visual tools and haptic feedback to make workshops and team meetings more participatory and meaningful. The project is funded by Business Finland and has been piloted since May.
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The Visentools objects enable people to tell stories with visual metaphors. From left: Thomas Tuominen, Janina Saarnio, Robin Gustafsson, Mikko Illi and Shena Saj. Photo: Susanna Oksanen.

More than 200 journals will be downgraded to level 0 in the Publication Forum from the beginning of 2024

Downgraded journals are published by more than 160 publishers. During the spring 2024, the panels of the Publication Forum will review the journals of MDPI, Frontiers and Hindawi. The journals should not be evaluated solely by the publisher, but consideration should be given to the choice of the publication channel.
For Aalto community
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