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Discussions about racism strongly differ in the Finnish news media and discussion forums
On the popular Suomi24 discussion forum, users see immigration and minorities as a threat to 鈥渢he ordinary Finnish people鈥, while journalists address racism from a historical and international perspective.
Aalto ENG聽Teaching Forum on 28聽October聽2019: Teacher鈥檚 wellbeing and collaboration
Seuraavassa Opetusfoorumissa keskustellaan, jaetaan kokemuksia ja ajatuksia liittyen opettajan hyvinvointiin ja yhteisty枚h枚n.
In the following Teaching Forum we will discuss, share experiences and thoughts in teacher鈥檚 wellbeing and collaboration.
In the following Teaching Forum we will discuss, share experiences and thoughts in teacher鈥檚 wellbeing and collaboration.
DigiEduHack is reinventing the future of learning and education
DigiEduHack will break continental barriers by connecting around 50 educational institutions worldwide in order to solve the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges in digital education
A new, natural wax coating makes garments water-resistant and breathable
Aalto University researchers have made a non-toxic coating solution with wax obtained from Brazilian palm tree leaves.
From space technology to spider silk and the bio-economy 鈥 over 2 000 women and girls gather for three different technology events
Technology companies will need more than 53 000 new experts in the next few years. We are holding 'Shaking up Tech' for high school students, 'Girls' Day' for upper comprehensive school students in Heureka, and 'Women in Tech' for technical professionals: three events that highlight the many possibilities in the field of technology and introduce role models.
New study reveals what happens when public services and market forces collide
Research shows that when a government agency becomes a state-owned company, responsibilities for decision-making get less clear, and risk-taking and salaries can go up
Timo Korkeam盲ki appointed dean of School of Business
Professor Korkeam盲ki joins Aalto from the Hanken School of Economics
A combination of wood fibres and spider silk could rival plastic
The unique material outperforms most of today鈥檚 synthetic and natural materials by providing high strength and stiffness, combined with increased toughness
Studying vision in pitch-darkness shines light on how a mammal鈥檚 brain drives behaviour
Neuroscientists link mammalian behaviour to its underlying neural code at the unprecedented resolution of individual nerve impulses for the first time.
Team behind the first black hole image awarded a multi-million dollar prize 鈥 Tuomas Savolainen is one of the awardees
Next up for the researchers is recording a video of gas entering the black hole.
Yle aims to recruit top talent from the technology and creative sectors and will join forces with Aalto University to expand their cooperation
Yle and Aalto University have reached an agreement on communicating about jobs, traineeships and exciting career paths for the students of Aalto. The Employer Services Key Customer Package will be valid for one year as a first step.聽
Nanowires replace Newton鈥檚 famous glass prism
Researchers have designed the smallest ever spectrometer, which could turn a smartphone into a microscope
Ilkka Niemel盲: 'Balancing Finland鈥檚 education system a must'
Speakers at the Aalto University opening ceremony included Minister of Science and Culture Hanna Kosonen and Chair of the Student Union Tapio Hautam盲ki. In connection with the opening ceremony, the School of Business building at the heart of the campus invited visitors.
EIT Climate-KIC supports digital roadmap for a circular economy
The roadmap gives recommendations for EU policymakers towards a digital circular economy
Pavlov's classical conditioning inspires materials scientists
Concepts of experimental psychology replicated in smart materials
Two unique exhibitions by Aalto University at the Oodi Library to experience and play
The Finnish EU presidency is now in full swing and for September (when the EU level AV conference will take place), Aalto is offering two very different exhibitions to be on display at the Oodi library in Helsinki.
Tomorrow's Sustainable Lifestyles Showcased in Otaniemi
One of Helsinki Design Week's main events, Designs for a Cooler Planet, will showcase Aalto University's cross-cutting future prototypes, such as a nanocellulose bicycle, microbial headphones and Ioncell clothes
Workday Mobile App currently not accessible for all users
Workday mobile app for iOS and Android is currently not working for Aalto Single Sign-on service. IT Services is currently investigating the issue in co-operation with Workday. We are sorry for any inconvenience and aim at solving this issue promptly.
Self-leadership trainings for teams, enroll your team by 30 September 2019
Self-leadership skills will be highlighted in the midst of the ever-changing working life. For supporting this change, we offer you and your team an opportunity to utilize the Academy of Brains online trainings for developing your well-being, self-leadership and work life skills.
Dyes and viruses create new composite material for photooxidation reactions
A recent study shows that native viruses can be employed as a scaffold to immobilise photoactive molecules to potentially oxidise organic pollutants present in wastewater, under visible light irradiation
