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Our five most read computer science stories of 2023

Researchers at the Department of Computer Science have explored new frontiers in computational social science, machine learning and various other subfields in 2023. Our readers were most interested in stories that dealt with love, information security and creativity. See the top five below.
Research & Art, Studies
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Computer Science research image, processor of a computer, photo: Matti Ahlgren

Nokia donates again to quantum and XG doctoral schools

Nokia's industrial doctoral schools in Aalto have been a success. Nokia donates another 480,000€ to them.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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 Tutkimustyössä hyödynnetään Aalto-yliopiston radiokaiutonta huonetta Otaniemessä. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Unto Rautio Tutkimustyössä hyödynnetään Aalto-yliopiston radiokaiutonta huonetta Otaniemessä. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Mikko Raskinen

‘Organising a congress is always an honorable task,’ says Espoo Ambassador 2023, Professor Peter Lund

Espoo has a new congress ambassador, professor of engineering physics Peter Lund, who was chosen as the Espoo Ambassador 2023. The award recognises Lund's significant contribution to inviting and organising international scientific congresses in Finland, Espoo, and abroad.
Appointments
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Espoo Ambassador 2023 Professor Peter Lund

New heads of department at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

Professor Rodrigo Serna has been appointed as Head of the Department and Professor Daniel Lindberg as Vice Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy, starting in 2024.
Appointments
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Professors Daniel Lindberg and Rodrigo Serna.

Jukka Suomela studies the limitations and efficiency of computation

Associate Professor Jukka Suomela is a theoretical computer scientist, who works with very hard mathematical problems to uncover the limits and possibilities that computers hold
Research & Art
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Associate Professor Jukka Suomela smiling at camera, dressed in a red shirt against a red-brick wall at the Department of Computer Science

Professor appointments at the School of Engineering

Three new professors joined the School of Engineering this autumn.

Appointments
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Aalto University

Otaniemi Âé¶¹´«Ã½ area parking practices to be harmonised at the turn of the year

A pilot parking project will start on Âé¶¹´«Ã½ on 1 January 2024
Campus, University
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Drone image of Otaniemi Âé¶¹´«Ã½ in early December, light covering of snow everywhere, with low sun shining

Unite!’s Open Science and Innovation Handbook - a practical guide for researchers

A practical guide for researchers, R&I services, and university managers to transition from modern to open science.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Unite! logo, bubbles and text "Unite! handbook of best practices for effective mainstreaming of open science and innovation at Universities"

Experimentation, risk-taking, seeking the new – entrepreneurial mindset permeates Aalto

For Aalto University employees, entrepreneurial mindset means daring to try something new
Cooperation, University
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Minna Tuusa and Anu Honkalinna.

Why can’t AI say ‘I don’t know’?

Overconfident AI systems can be dangerous, so researchers are teaching them humility
Research & Art
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Doctoral researcher Lassi Meronen dressed in a blue shirt, photographed from the side with a studio light shining on the right side of the photo

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

Our waste management partner Urbaser is now Verdis

Urbaser Oy is now officially named Verdis Oy.
For Aalto community
Campus
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Jätteenkeräysauto

Numerous alumni events were organised in 2023

Many alumni of the School of Business also participated in the Alumni Weekend event of the entire Aalto University
University
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Two people smiling in the centre of the photo

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

Aalto researchers accelerating the green transition in ABB-led programme’s projects

The Green Electrification 2035 programme aims to develop solutions for the green transition.
Cooperation
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Tuulivoimaloita kuvattuna ylhäältäpäin metsämaisemassa.

Chem Awards 2023 have been chosen

The School of Chemical Engineering rewards outstanding individuals and teams during the year. This year, we placed special emphasis on supporting our school's core functions.
Awards and Recognition
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Two green Aalto flags waving on Âé¶¹´«Ã½ in winter.

The Dean has selected the first Dean’s Impact Award winners

The award winners have promoted activities in line with sustainable development and Aalto values
Awards and Recognition
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Aalto glass challenge 2018 Jaea Chang. Photo: Anne Kinnunen

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