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Alumn Emily Johnson works with community engagement, a topic that led her to choose Master’s Programme in Aalto

Emily Johnson chose Aalto University after finding out that the Master’s programme director at the time specialized in her exact area of interest. In her Master’s studies she wanted to pursue skills to involve the community in the designing and planning process. Since graduating she has worked in a company that provides a community engagement platform made for planners.
Studies
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Emily Johnson in Learning Centre wearing student cap and her company's college shirt.

Closing Loops: that small but big building

Aalto University is designing a warehouse concept for the City of Helsinki using recycled materials only.
Cooperation
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Closing Loops varastorakennus kiertotalousmateriaaleista

This 'n' That exhibition showcased the skills of the workshop masters

In October, the gallery spaces at Väre showcased an exhibition highlighting the diverse workshop activities across the school and the craftsmanship of the workshop masters
Campus, Research & Art, University
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A small exhibition room with unique chairs on white pedestals and various light fixtures, with large windows in the background.

Temporary pedestrian crossing replaces the underpass during the construction work

The Otaniemi underpass and its stairs will be replaced with a more accessible pedestrian and cycling connection.
Campus, University
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Väliaikainen suojatie

Automation and artificial intelligence change the way we work and learn

Automation is not eliminating jobs, but rather changing the way people work and the skills they need.
Cooperation, Studies
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Lauri Järvilehto in the Mimmit koodaa virtual event on 1 November, 2024. Picture: Mikke Pöyhönen.

Changes to the Universities Act confirmed: impact on Aalto University’s tuition-fee students

The changes to the Universities Act have been confirmed in November 2024, and the Aalto President has made a decision in August 2024 regarding tuition fee policies at Aalto University.
Studies
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Aalto's Undergraduate Centre in the summer. In the photo, there are red-brick buildings, a big tree, some grass, and people walking towards the building.

Unite! Research School: A Week of European Collaboration in Research

The first Unite! Research School brought together almost 200 doctoral and master's students as well as researchers from all nine Unite! universities.
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies
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A group of people sit around a wooden picnic table under a large tree in a park with houses and hills in the background.

Valuable lessons from nature: Professor finds inspiration in spider silk

Tenured Aalto associate professor Maria Sammalkorpi explains how the phenomena in nature can be used to understand and improve manufactured materials
Appointments, University
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A person sits in a chair with a red backrest, wearing a floral blouse, white cardigan, and yellow skirt, with computer screens behind.

Young Designer of the Year 2024 is Arttu Ã…feldt

The designer, who is about to graduate from Aalto University’s Master’s programme, wants to reform menswear and challenge traditional manufacturing methods.
Awards and Recognition
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A person in a shiny outfit walks in front of a stack of wooden and metal beams in an industrial area.

Last chance to nominate for 2024 Aalto University Open Science Award

The deadline for submissions is 3 Dec, 2024.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Aalto Open Science Award 2024. A light blue podium hovering over a blue-pink gradient background with the help of squishy-looking balloons with colored lights inside.

Business owners have a significant societal role

According to the study, business owners are disproportionately important taxpayers at all levels of the wealth distribution.
University
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Omistajuuden professuurin vuosiseminaari 2024

Ashish Thapliyal: It’s amazing how small interactions can shape your career in unexpected ways

Ashish Thapliyal, a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University, reflects on his unique educational journey and the valuable experiences he gained while studying at Aalto and Industrial Engineering and Management.
University
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Ashish Thapliyal in a dark blue shirt stands in front of an Aalto University entrance with brick wall and glass door.

Best Paper Award for Professor Jari Huikku and his colleagues

The award-winning study investigates which strategic factors influence the use of risk analysis techniques (RATs)
Awards and Recognition
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People socialising and networking in a bright room with a round skylight. They are holding drinks and standing near tables.

Aalto University Publication Series is getting a new look

Aalto has revamped its publication series, and with the updates, new templates are now available for the covers. The number of series on offer and the ways to order publications have also been updated.
Research & Art
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A person works on a computer. There is an open book and a pad on the table. Photo by Kalle Kataila.

The alumni of Aalto University gathered for the first time at alumni events in Vietnam

A total of over 70 alumni and friends of Aalto gathered in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in November for alumni events hosted by Timo Korkeamäki, Dean of the School of Business.
Cooperation, University
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Aalto alumni and friends at an alumni event in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam on 11th November 2024.

Apply for grants from the Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Fund - deadline 31 January 2025

Grants will be admitted in recognition of studies completed either in the field of bridge engineering or structural engineering and building physics, or as support for postgraduate studies in these fields.
Studies
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Isoisänsilta Helsingissä.

JOO studies and spring 2025 application period

Information about applying to JOO studies spring 2025
Studies
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Student Guide news, illustration

AI helps detect the severity of diabetes-related eye disease

This advance could enable many new diagnostic applications in the future
Press releases
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Close-up of a human eye with yellow light reflecting in the pupil, highlighting the eyelashes and iris.

The QUORUM project addresses urban water and climate challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration within Unite! universities

The project has received funding from Unite! Seed Fund.
Cooperation
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Aerial view of a coastal cityscape with a Ferris wheel, modern buildings, and a blue sky above calm waters.

Appointments at the School of Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemical Engineering has appointed Jukka Hassinen as Development Manager and Sanna Hellstén as FinnCERES flagship Manager.
Appointments
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Yliopiston 3D-tulostettu logo hiekkatiellä kampuksella.