/en/listing/233016/feed News listing en /en/news/olli-ikkala-and-esa-saarinen-found-a-common-thread-in-baroque-music-and-lecturing Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:21:53 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1039671 at /en Olli Ikkala will continue his research on nature-inspired materials and will find himself again as an organist after his busy research career. Esa Saarinen, on the other hand, continued to lecture the Philosophy and Systems Thinking (Filosofia ja systeemiajattelu) course to packed halls this spring. When they met, they discussed the organ and the atmosphere of the lectures. Aalto stories Careers Incident Materials and natural resources Research Technology and engineering Bio Materiality continuos learning lectures lifewide learning music philosophy radical creativity University Olli Ikkala ja Esa Saarinen /en/news/an-entrepreneurial-researcher-takes-action-and-creates-something-new Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:53:21 +0000 Annika Linna 998391 at /en When a researcher thinks like an entrepreneur, they can create something truly groundbreaking. Research Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial mindset alumni space research sisu research entrepreneurship Cooperation Research & Art University Elisabet Lahti ja Jaan Praks /en/news/experimentation-risk-taking-seeking-the-new-entrepreneurial-mindset-permeates-aalto Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:57:20 +0000 Annika Linna 980826 at /en For Aalto University employees, entrepreneurial mindset means daring to try something new Services Collaboration University Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial mindset services strategy Research and innovation services Cooperation Cooperation University Minna Tuusa and Anu Honkalinna. /en/news/koos-zevenhoven-the-scientific-world-doesnt-know-this-kind-of-unusual-path-very-well Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:02:22 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 973206 at /en 'There have also been PhD students in my group, and I haven’t been able to officially act as their advisor. Some of my students have finished their PhD before me.' Aalto stories Technology and engineering Health and wellbeing Research Careers Dissertations MEG MEGMRI Department of Applied Physics brain imaging brain diseases brains brain research magnetic resonance imaging mathematics neuro imaging neuroscience Research & Art Koos Zevenhoven, photo by Oona Hilli /en/news/kari-tammi-when-we-are-lean-enough-we-have-time-to-think-without-rushing Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:47:00 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 970646 at /en 'Aalto is a pretty calm and safe environment to work in. The management and evaluation system is relatively kind, and the rules are just right for an odd and absent-minded person like me.' Aalto stories Careers Living environments Research Sustainability Teaching Technology and engineering deans development energy efficiency leadership sustainability University Kari Tammi, photo by Kalle Kataila. /en/news/jussi-ryynanen-in-the-back-row-i-wondered-what-on-earth-i-was-doing-here-and-whether-i-would-survive Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:17:37 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 963471 at /en 'I meet a lot of people, and I have a finite social battery that gets drained during the working day. When I want to clear my head of the day's thoughts, I go and lie down under the car to fix it. The best part is that I don't have to talk to the car.' Aalto stories Teaching Technology and engineering Research Careers deans electronics leadership University Jussi Ryynänen, photo by Mikko Raskinen. /en/news/internship-in-denmark-as-toy-designer-at-lego-group Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:10:52 +0000 Sini Koskimies 963126 at /en Teamwork and a playful attitude inspired Joona Järvinen, MA student of Collaborative and Industrial Design. Design Studies Collaboration student stories Studies Joona Järvinen LEGO Group -pääkonttorin edessä /en/news/albert-devasagayam-francis-we-are-bringing-community-gardening-and-beekeeping-together Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:17:43 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 962711 at /en 'My main aim is to have clean energy, which can happen far into the future. In beekeeping, I can see the impact at the end of each season.' Aalto stories Energy solutions Technology and engineering Research Dissertations Collaboration University SCI, Doctoral Programmes fusions physics human-centric campus internationalisation sustainability Campus Albert Devasagayam Francis, photo by Susanna Oksanen /en/news/parttyli-rinne-my-work-is-both-internally-rewarding-and-economically-fragile Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:19:33 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 958956 at /en 'Academics without a permanent post experience uncertainty and stress, mainly related to financial fragility. It is not just my experience.' Aalto stories Health and wellbeing Research Technology and engineering Aalto Brain Centre philosophy well-being at work University Pärttyli Rinne, photo by Nora Rinne /en/news/abhiteg-jammu-theres-so-much-untapped-talent-because-of-the-language-barrier Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:08:40 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 957361 at /en 'Coming to Finland as an Indian student means that I lack the implicit understanding of the Finnish culture to be able to truly connect with someone. I don’t know the local way to communicate, or what’s the emotional intelligence like.' Aalto stories Campus Global business dynamics human-centric internationalisation immigration employment Studies Abhiteg Jammu with a dog /en/news/konsta-klemetti-creative-artistic-thinking-and-finding-surprising-perspectives-are-ingrained-in-me Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:56:18 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 955961 at /en 'It has been fun and enlightening to discover that there is a tribe, i.e., like-minded people at Aalto. Everyone accepts an idea, no matter how crazy it is. The culture is open-minded and accepting in a fun way.' Aalto stories Art and Creative Practices Arts and design Studies University Visual Cultures, Curating and Contemporary Art (ViCCA) art and creative practices design gaming industry many-voiced materials music radical creativity social networks Studies Konsta Klemetti happened to have a friend's silly and good-humoured dog in his care on the day of the photo shoot. Photo by Zina Marpegan. /en/news/annukka-svanda-its-important-to-challenge-yourself-to-do-hard-things Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:02:40 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 952916 at /en 'I believe that those of us who can and are capable have a duty to work to make the world a little better place all the time. For example, we can try to improve the situation of those who are not so well off.' Aalto stories Innovations Design Teaching Art and Creative Practices Research Careers Dissertations Collaboration Code of Conduct wellbeing internationalisation user experience immigration equity service design accessibility employment University Annukka Svanda, photo by Linda Lehtovirta /en/news/irma-pasanen-curiosity-is-an-asset Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:02:00 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 935551 at /en ‘You have to be curious. If I don't know something, then I'll find it out. I think that’s the core of being an information specialist. I believe that I can do things that feel good to me. Curiosity is an asset.’ Aalto stories Campus Careers Technology and engineering newsletter University Irma Pasanen at Otaniemi /en/news/gary-marquis-if-i-had-a-magic-wand-i-would-use-one-wish-to-enliven-our-sense-of-community Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:48:00 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 932886 at /en 'Cooking together was fun, relaxing, and we could meet people in a non-work-related situation. It seemed to be a very good way to build community for the new professors and their family members – even children in some cases.' Aalto stories Campus Technology and engineering Careers deans newsletter University Gary Marquis has made dresses for his wife and his daughter, and one for his granddaughter as well. Photo: Lily Hernández. /en/news/assistant-professor-viktar-asadchy-teachers-and-supervisors-have-played-an-important-role-throughout Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:50:27 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 930306 at /en An ambitious goal in the field is to find some completely new applications that do not exist yet. Research new professors professors Appointments Research & Art Apulaisprofessori Viktar Asadchy. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Jaakko Kahilaniemi /en/news/dominik-baumann-does-research-for-the-common-good Fri, 19 May 2023 10:35:38 +0000 Ira Matilainen 910866 at /en Assistant Professor Dominik Baumann is researching systems and control theory with machine learning and communication networks Research & Art Dominik Baumann, photo: Jaakko Kahilaniemi / Aalto University /en/news/erika-renedo-illarregi-i-love-being-a-design-researcher-and-navigating-a-variety-of-emotional Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:58:39 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 921681 at /en 'I came with a lot of energy and a lot of willingness to do different things and integrate, but also, the winter was coming. Even though I like new experiences, it was not always easy to arrive in the moment when every day was a little bit darker.' Aalto stories Art and Creative Practices Design Research health Research & Art Erika Renedo Illaregi, photo by Linda Lehtovirta /en/news/valentina-arrietta-feedback-is-always-a-gift Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:21:51 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 920121 at /en 'Sometimes I feel like I’m struggling alone with rejection and expectations of publication. But if I talk to someone else, I find that they too have their own struggles. It’s important to talk to people and realise that at the end of the day, I’m not walking alone in these shoes.' Aalto stories Careers BIZ, Doctoral Programmes doctoral students doctoral theses international Research & Art Valentina Arrietta's photo by Valentina Arrietta. /en/news/anu-honkalinna-appointed-head-of-spinoff-asset-management Wed, 31 May 2023 11:01:11 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 914186 at /en She will build and manage university's investments in startups with roots in Aalto University Careers Innovations Services Appointments Anu Honkalinna Dipolissa /en/news/jessica-sinikoski-events-must-have-room-for-a-little-magic Wed, 24 May 2023 09:29:13 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 912226 at /en 'My mission is to communicate what Aalto sounds, looks, smells, tastes and feels like, make the message tangible. As we are very close to nature in Otaniemi, the experience should have a bit of tree needles and soil in it, but it should also represent innovation, creativity and social impact.' 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