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Researchers seeking environmentally friendly solutions for sea transport and work machinery

Research funding from Business Finland supports development of new power device solutions from the research phase to practical application.
Research & Art
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Tilavuus, joka on esitetty kaksoispolttoainesuihkulla. Sininen väri edustaa matalan lämpötilan kemiaa (laji H2O2), kun taas punainen väri osoittaa korkean lämpötilan palamista (T> 1500 K) [1]. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / B. Tekgul, H. Kahila, S. Karimkashi, O. Kaario, Z. Ahmad, E. Lendormy, J. Hyvönen, and V. Vuorinen

Opportunities for researchers to apply for leading projects on themes like AI, bioproducts, or carbon neutral energy

Business Finland has selected seven leading companies, and it is now time to apply for funding for research projects in the selected themes.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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A detail of brainlike computing research, photo by Valeria Azovskaya

New Standards exhibition will open 20 May in Venice Architecture Biennale

Finland’s exhibition presents collaboration between the timber industry and architects to alleviate the housing shortage during the World War II and reconstruction.
Cooperation, Research & Art, University
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New Stadards -näyttely Suomen Paviljongissa Venetsian arkkitehtuuribiennaalissa 2021, kuva Tanskan Aarhusista

Horizon Europe is taking the next steps

From Aalto University´s Horizon Europe website you can get help for finding a suitable funding call and preparing an application as well as for submitting a proposal and starting a project.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Neljä henkilöä työskentelemässä yhdessä pöydän ääressä

Research project assesses accessibility legislation and policy needs in the built environment

The study reviews existing legislation on accessibility in the built environment from the perspective of the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Press releases
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Wheelchair. Photo: Pixabay

Ecofriendly chemicals can actually improve mineral processing

Nontoxic and biodegradable cellulose-based compound accelerates the mineral separation processes and reduces the use of other chemicals
Press releases, Research & Art
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Copper mineral concentrated after flotation. Image: Nina Pulkkis

Changes to exhibition bookings at Aalto University

Reservations for Otaniemi Âé¶¹´«Ã½ exhibition spaces can now be made online.
For Aalto community
Campus, Research & Art, Studies
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'Dialogues: An Ode to Textile Stories', Oodi Library, 2023. Image: Laura Seppälä

What archaeological objects have been found in different parts of Finland? Researchers have developed FindSampo to bring together the discoveries made by citizens

FindSampo portal prototype, opened for public use on May 17th, 2021, contains information on thousands of discoveries made by citizens and the Finnish Heritage Agency in the archaeological catalogue application after 2015
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A penannular brooch with enamel decorations: a Roman-era find from Northern Savonia. Picture: Archaeological Collections, Finnish Heritage Agency.

Can I Vote? – an online tool for spreading the word about local democracy in Finland

Students from Aalto University and TAMK have joined with YLE to create an online tool raising awareness on voting eligibility
Research & Art
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Can I Vote?

Almost 500 participants enrolled for research data management training

Check out slides and recordings!
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Salesforce training

Climate change threatens one-third of global food production

New estimates show that if greenhouse gases continue growing at current rates, large regions at risk of being pushed into climate conditions in which no food is grown today.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Areas within and outside Safe Climate Space for food crop production in 2081-2100

Let ceramics challenge you at the EMMA Museum

The newly opened exhibition reflects on our relationship to ceramics, clay and the environment.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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AI learns to type on a phone like humans

Computational model precisely replicates eye and finger movements of touchscreen users -- could lead to better auto-correct and keyboard usability for unique needs
Press releases
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Vertailu ihmisen ja tekoälymallin näppäilystä

Multi-story buildings made of wood sell for 9% more than other construction

Study shows for first time that wood construction is economically feasible
Press releases
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Puukerrostaloja Viikissä

Emil Aaltonen Foundation Grant Awarded to CEST researcher Jari Järvi

Jari Järvi receives PhD fellowship from the Emil Aaltonen Foundation
Research & Art
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Logo of Emil Aaltonen Foundation

Low level of education the clearest common feature behind payment defaults

Payment defaults are also more frequent among families with children and the recently divorced and their accumulation is common especially among young people and those with credit card and instalment payment debt, according to a recent study.
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Sameassa kuvassa näkyy ihmisiä ylittämässä katua Helsingissä.

Evading the uncertainty principle in quantum physics

New technique gets around 100-year-old rule of quantum physics for the first time
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The drumheads exhibit a collective quantum motion. Picture: Juha Juvonen.

Researchers develop better way to determine safe drug doses for children

New research on organ maturation models could lead to improvements in drug development
Press releases, Research & Art
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Lääkäri juttelee lapsen kanssa

Volunteer as a Publication Forum (JUFO) panellist!

Julkaisufoorumi (JUFO, the Publication Forum) is appointing new panels for the term 2022-2025. The panels are responsible for the ranking of publication channels, mainly journals and conference series. This ranking is used in the funding model of the Ministry of Education and Culture. It is thus important that all publication channels are correctly ranked. We are now looking for volunteers for all fields relevant to Aalto.
Research & Art
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Physics graduate and supervisor reflect on challenges and shared success of PhD dissertation work

Physics graduate Aaro Väkeväinen tells how he successfully overcame multiple challenges during his dissertation work
Research & Art, Studies
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Graphic with photo showing Physics graduate Aaro Väkeväinen and a nanoparticle array