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The acclaimed teachers' coding MOOC to continue
The restructured course has four lines of study and makes use of the learning platforms developed at Aalto and is suitable for mass courses.
Quantum physicists turn to the dark state
A team of quantum physicists at Aalto University managed to tame a so-called "dark state".
Promising results obtained with a new and simpler way to fabricate graphene component
The 2D material device designed and fabricated by Aalto University's researchers may prove useful in wearable electronics and sensors.
Navigation using music leaves the user's hands free
Most people are able to navigate easily by following audio guidance while walking or cycling.
Strategy is not just talking and hand waving
Researchers show that unless companies understand what their capabilities are, they may end up attempting to do something that is not possible.
Network methods enable more efficient, fault-tolerant, and environmentally friendlier transport services
This project harnesses the network theory to serve data-driven understanding of cities, urbanization, and public transport planning.
Towards more efficient gene therapy by investigating interactions of polyelectrolytes
A recent thesis investigated the interactions of charged polymers in salt solution.
A process revolutionising cotton recycling wins the H&M Global Change Award
The Ioncell-Fâ„¢ process adapted for the conversion of waste-cotton into new textile was awarded as one of five winners among 2,700 proposals.
Aalto University and Metropolia enter into strategic cooperation agreement
Cooperation especially in the field of technology aims to increase vitality and breakthroughs in Finland.
President Sauli Niinistö to be awarded Honorary Doctorate by the Aalto University School of Business
The School of Business will confer the title of Honorary Doctor on President Sauli Niinistö at the Ceremonial Conferment on May 20.
Ten fingers not needed for fast typing
The number of fingers does not determine typing speed, new study shows.
Spare parts into data bits – cost efficiency through on demand 3D printing
The project aims at creating opportunities for Finnish companies to lead the way in setting up an international network of digital spare parts.
A dissertation focuses on the concept of quality of printed photographs
By combining analog and digital techniques, it is possible to produce technically excellent image quality.
Aalto University endowment portfolio returned 3.4% in 2015
The aim of the Aalto University endowment is to generate additional funding for top quality research and education.
A fast solidification process makes material crackle
A new model helps understand for example defects formed in metal production.
Aalto University's young fashion designers once again sweep into the final of the Hyères Fashion Festival
Three out of the ten collections chosen for the final were designed by members of the Aalto community.
New invention revolutionises heat transport
Scientists at Aalto University have succeeded in transporting heat maximally effectively ten thousand times further than ever before.
Aalto students created two new open data based services for train passengers
Junat.net and Julia enable real time traffic follow-up by using interfaces of the Finnish Transport Agency.
Aalto decides allocation of effects of the statutory negotiations
Total layoffs 188, personnel reductions by other means 128.
University of Helsinki and Aalto University seal strategic partnership
Benefitting from each other's strengths, the universities' joint aim is to develop internationally attractive research and teaching environments.