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Aalto Talent Expo postponed to January 2021 – Virtual fair available this fall
Aalto Talent Expo will be organized on January 14th 2021. The fair is postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the fall, virtual fair activities are offered on JobTeaser.
Black silicon photodetector breaks the 100% efficiency limit
The efficiency was so high that at first the researchers had a hard time believing the result. Now Aalto University spin-off company ElFys Inc. already supplies the record detectors for several industry sectors.
We will soon enter the new strategy period – learn more about the cross-cutting themes
Sustainable solutions, radical creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset are reflected in everything that we do.
Alum Craig Rollo has the music enthusiastic’s dream job
Because Craig Rollo wanted a job related to music, studying Acoustics and Audio Technology was the perfect choice for him
Exhibition in honour of Aalto's 10-year anniversary highlights student impact over the decades
‘Creativity in Action: The Spirit of Student Life’ exhibition opens at the Dipoli Gallery and online on 27 August.
Podcasts bring variety to teaching
At their best, podcasts can inspire and motivate students to learn about different topics.
New study: The quiet Sun is much more active than we thought
The quiet Sun has been studied considerably less than the active Sun.
New student – are you still looking for an accommodation for autumn term?
Aalto University has reserved a quota of furnished rooms and apartments for international incoming students in co-operation with HOAS (The Foundation for Student Housing in Helsinki Region).
Tips for using your new access token
The new access control tokens will be introduced in all Otaniemi Â鶹´«Ã½ buildings. When using your new access control token, please take the following factors into account.
Aalto led consortium GMeRitS awarded Blockchains for Social Good prize
The prize awarded by the Enhanced European Innovation Council EIC is worth a million euros and was granted for work on the social effectiveness of blockchain technology.
Aalto continued with excellent performance in ShanghaiRankings
Ten subjects rank in the top one hundred worldwide.
Otaranta closed to motor vehicle traffic as of week 27
The construction of the light rail has reached the southern part of Otaniemi.
Aalto University ranks high in two listings for young universities
Aalto University was ranked 9th in the world by QS and 20th by the Times Higher Education in their rankings of universities under 50 years of age
Like a massive golf ball - Metsähovi Radio Observatory got a new radome
The Metsähovi Radio Observatory's landmark protects the telescope and enables year-round study of the Sun and black holes.
Students and companies happy with collaboration within Aalto International Talent Programme
The Aalto International Talent Programme pilot came to an end in May. The programme supports international degree students' employment and careers.
Student Janne Pietilä: Studies in acoustics have also provided new perspectives on musical interests
According to Janne Pietilä, the employment prospects in acoustics and audio technology are good, as experts are needed in virtual reality production as well as in construction
School of Electrical Engineering was awarded thirteen new Academy projects
The funded projects develop new solutions for health technology, wireless communication, smart devices, energy systems, for example.
Record number of Academy Projects
Of the 37 Academy Projects awarded to Aalto by the Academy of Finland, 31 focus on natural sciences and technology. In total, the funding granted to Aalto from the September 2019 call rose to 25.3 million euros.
Aalto University's management: We call everyone to take action against racism and discrimination
There's no place for racism in the scientific community says the management of Aalto University in its statement. As a university, Aalto is working hard to develop an open and diverse community.
What is the sound of wood? Visitors can now conduct the Wood orchestra in the Science Centre Heureka's new exhibition
Researchers at Aalto University and the University of the Arts Helsinki have created an interactive installation that demonstrates the acoustic properties of different wood specimens.
