/en/listing/520336/feed News listing en /en/news/herd-immunity-may-not-work-how-we-think Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:50:22 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1324809 at /en A new study from researchers at Aalto University suggests that our picture of herd immunity may be incomplete — and that understanding how people are connected could be just as important as knowing how many are immune. Health and wellbeing Research Social Networking networks Research & Art An illustrative figure comparing disease-induced immunity (left) and randomly distributed immunity (right) in the same network. Illustration: Jari Saramäki's research group, Aalto UIniversity. /en/news/aalto-computer-scientists-in-icml-2025 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:53:29 +0000 Matti Ahlgren 1141126 at /en Department of Computer Science papers accepted to International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) Research conferences Research & Art AI applications /en/news/new-quantum-record-transmon-qubit-coherence-reaches-millisecond-threshold Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:17:21 +0000 Ville Heirola 1318082 at /en The result foreshadows a leap in computational capabilities, with researchers now inviting experts around the globe to reproduce the groundbreaking measurement. Research quantum computer quantum computing quantum mechanics quantum nanomechanics quantum physics quantum technologies Press releases Research & Art Hehkuva kaksosprosessori pimeällä emolevyllä, futuristisia valotehosteita ja yksityiskohtaista piirikaavassa. /en/news/study-70-of-emissions-from-new-buildings-come-from-construction-and-this-is-often-overlooked Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:56:26 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1322592 at /en While energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy have reduced the life cycle emissions of new buildings, emissions from construction have not decreased. Preserving green areas and prioritizing timber construction would make construction more sustainable, researchers emphasize. Living environments Sustainability Department of Built Environment cities construction urban-planning Press releases Research & Art Ilmakuva rannikkokaupungista, jossa on lukuisia rakennuksia, venesatama ja veneitä. Kaupunkia ympäröi vesi ja puut. /en/news/researchers-invent-nano-clouds-that-can-change-colour-temperature-and-outwit-heat-sensors Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:45:52 +0000 Virpi Raski 1322579 at /en Bio-Inspired Metasurfaces Enable Daytime Cooling, Heating, and Thermal Camouflage in a Single Solution Energy solutions Materials and natural resources Research Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Multifunctional Materials Design materiaalitechnology material research material science nano nanomaterials nanotechnology new materials Research & Art Kaavio, joka näyttää metasurfaceen jäähdytys- ja lämmitystehosteet, esimerkkejä valkoisista ja harmaista metasurfaces talvella ja pilvissä. /en/news/ai-on-demand-platform-expands-to-accelerate-european-ai-innovation-across-research-and-industry Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:39:19 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1322577 at /en Aalto University’s Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR) is proud to contribute Research AI aaltobizresearch digitalisation Research & Art AI-on-Demand /en/news/postdoctoral-researcher-bayan-karimi-wins-2025-young-scientist-prize Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:48:47 +0000 Heli Laukko 1322403 at /en The prize is the 2025 IUPAP Young Scientist Prize for the Commission on Low Temperature Physics (C5). Research Department of Applied Physics School of Science postdoctoral researchers Awards and Recognition Research & Art Person wearing a patterned knit sweater and grey turtleneck in a science laboratory with metal equipment in the background. /en/news/significant-funding-from-maa-ja-vesitekniikan-tuki-for-olli-variss-research-group Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:48:21 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1322251 at /en The InnoWAT project strengthens education in the water sector Research Department of Built Environment water water research Research & Art Environmental Engineering new flow channel in Otaniemi, with students and teaching staff /en/news/aalto-computer-scientists-in-stoc-2025 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:06:03 +0000 Miia Lähde 1321089 at /en Two papers from Aalto Department of Computer Science were accepted to the Symposium on Theory of Computing (STOC). Research Department of Computer Science conferences Research & Art Artistic illustration: Algorithms over a computer chip /en/news/new-academy-research-fellows-and-academy-projects Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:16:02 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1320931 at /en A total of 44 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellowship and Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland – congratulations to all! Research Collaboration University Academy of Finland -Research Council of Finland Cooperation Research & Art University Henkilö kävelee värikkään tiiliseinällä olevan muraalin ohi, katuvalot ja sähkölaitteet yläpuolellaan. /en/news/aalto-universitys-wood-studios-future-visions-of-finlands-most-valuable-wood-are-presented-at-the Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:09:25 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1321076 at /en Curly birch – the tree pressed by the devil – exhibition will be on display in Lusto until March 15, 2026. wood Research & Art Kaksi vaaleaa puista jakkaraa, joista toinen on suorakulmainen ja toinen pyöreä, neutraalia taustaa vasten. /en/news/spring-term-open-science-highlight-aalto-open-science-award-ceremony Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:04:24 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1320952 at /en We gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 and discuss open science topics with the Aalto community. Campus Services Honoured Research A Grid Research Data Management (RDM) open science doctoral education Research and innovation services newsletter Awards and Recognition Campus Research & Art Five people with a diploma and flowers. /en/news/a-revolution-for-rd-with-the-missing-link-of-machine-learning-project-envisions-human-ai-expert Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:04:44 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1320719 at /en Samuel Kaski receives ERC Advanced Grant to develop new machine learning that is robust, generalisable and engages human experts. Digitalisation and AI Innovations Technology and engineering Research ERC EU funding Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI) Department of Computer Science Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT machine learning artificial intelligence computer science research Awards and Recognition Press releases Research & Art Two interconnected circular loops; one blue labelled 'Simulation DBTL loop', one brown labelled 'Real-world DBTL loop'. /en/news/aalto-university-furniture-program-is-exhibiting-at-3daysofdesign-in-copenhagen Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:30:44 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1320926 at /en 3 Days of Design, the Copenhagen-based festival, is taking place from 18 to 20 June 2025. Research & Art A modern room with unique white chairs, wooden stools, leafy plants, and a cloud-like hanging lamp. /en/news/school-of-business-researchers-have-shared-their-expertise-in-top-tier-media-outlets Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:11:06 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1320716 at /en Over the Spring (March-May) of 2025, the School of Business featured in several publications reaching more than 270,000 views from a massive global audience Global business dynamics international media Research & Art Opiskelijoita Korkeakoulunaukiolla /en/news/the-ceremonial-conferment-of-degrees-in-arts-design-and-architecture-was-celebrated-with-joy Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:27:13 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1320705 at /en A total of 59 masters and 41 doctors were conferred. There were 225 participants in total, and the promotion week was celebrated in a festive and joyful atmosphere. Research & Art Ihmisiä mustissa akateemisissa kaavuissa ja sinisissä hatuissa seremoniassa. Osa seisoo, toiset taputtavat istuen. /en/news/rising-sea-could-erase-a-significant-portion-of-coastal-habitats-in-finland Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:05:43 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1318510 at /en More than a fifth of coastal meadows and sandy beaches may disappear by the turn of the century. Research Living environments nature Press releases Research & Art Laajalahden luonnonsuojelualue Espoossa /en/news/naytosnayttely25-award-winning-works-on-display-in-the-bio-rex-lobby Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:29:42 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1319798 at /en Aalto University and Konstsamfundet are deepening their collaboration. As part of this, the award-winning works of Näytös/Näyttely25 will be showcased in Helsinki city centre at Bio Rex in the Lasipalatsi block. Research & Art Avara sali, jossa istuvia ja seisovia ihmisiä, mallinukkeja asuissa ja suuret ikkunat päästävät luonnonvaloa. /en/news/coming-soon-aalto-arts-grad-show-2025 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:55:29 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1319571 at /en We're thrilled to invite you to the Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2025 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture! Research & Art Juliste Aalto ARTS Grad Show -näyttelystä 3. syyskuuta - 6. lokakuuta, abstrakti musta ja voinväri mustalla taustalla. /en/news/aaltos-fashion-and-textile-students-part-of-emma-museums-new-exhibition-social-fabric Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:22:27 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1319569 at /en EMMA Museum’s exhibition Social Fabric explores the ways that fashion is part of our lives and speaks of our cultures and values. Aalto University students are participating in the exhibition with a collective installation as well as two individual works. Research & Art Two close-up images of women's legs wearing white and pastel-coloured outfits, with intricate designs and lace detailing.