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Teuvo Kohonen in memoriam
Academician of Science, Professor Teuvo Kohonen (1934–2021) has passed away. Kohonen was a pioneer of research and education in information technology. His work on neural networks received global acknowledgement.
Dean’s Christmas letter 2021
As the year is ending, I would like to share with you a couple of highlights of the year. Once again, we have carried out world-class research and teaching. Our students have continued building their future by studying in a field that can participate in solving major global challenges.
Towards the next generation of social innovations – Northern Dimension Future Forum 2021
The annual Northern Dimension Future Forum took place at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, Finland, and online on December 1, 2021. In the Future Forum, experts and stakeholders discussed the sustainability of social innovations and policy measures induced by the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of Northern Dimension thematic partnerships. From the 911±¬ÁÏÍø, Professor Riitta Kosonen, Director of CEMAT and Lead coordinator of the Northern Dimension Institute, Professor Otto Toivanen, Aalto School of Economics, and Milja Leinonen, Chair of the Board, 911±¬ÁÏÍø Student Union, participated in the event.
Factory of the Future deploys indoor 5G and WiFi6 to support manufacturing research
Students and researchers can use the new facility to explore the applications of cutting-edge communications technologies in Industry 4.0.
Changes in incentive scholarships for doctoral students
A decision has been made regarding the incentive scholarships which will be awarded according to the set criteria for doctoral students who have met the conditions for receiving a scholarship during 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2025.
Michael McCrea receives Best Paper Award on NordicSMC conference
The results of the study will be beneficial in sound environments at virtual and augmented reality.
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s scientific quality is strong in its key research areas
Academy of Finland’s report 'State of scientific research in Finland' reviews the impact of research done in Finland, and the resources used.
Over 500 Attended Our Research Data Management and Open Science Training in Autumn 2021
In total, we had more than 1,600 registrations. On average one participant registered for 3 sessions.
A new layer-by-layer built inorganic-organic material enables optical switching of magnetic properties
Materials chemists have developed a facile process for piling ultrathin inorganic and organic layers in a pre-designed manner into flexible room-temperature thin-film magnets, whose magnetic properties can be controlled with successive external light illuminations.
‘Costume designers can add significant value to animated films’
I claim series: costume designer can have a key role in animations.
A funding call encourages radically creative risk-taking and bold transdisciplinary combinations in research
The internal funding call is open until February 10, 2022.
Kone Foundation provides major funding for research into Finland's medieval wooden building heritage
Assistant Professor Panu Savolainen's research group receives 347 000 euros in funding.
A theoretical surface study of a potential third generation solar cell material opens up prospects for more efficient solar energy conversion
A new article by the CEST group reveals atomic and electronic structure of perovskite material for future photovoltaic applications.
From the margins to the top: How the School of Arts, Design and Architecture rose to the international forefront
New book Pro Arte Utili tells about leadership and vision guiding the change.
911±¬ÁÏÍø Bioinnovation Center opens a call for five doctoral candidate positions  
Bioinnovation Center is looking for talented and exceptionally motivated students that are eager to pursue their doctoral studies in a multidisciplinary environment aiming at biobased material innovation. Students with any background that fits to one of the five projects described below are encouraged to submit their application.  
KvarkenSat, the first small satellite in the Kvarken region, will be built in cooperation between Finns and Swedes
KvarkenSat is a joint small satellite between the Ostrobothnian provinces and Västerbotten, which is due to be launched into space in just over a year.
One of the most important characteristics of a researcher is tolerance for uncertainty
Assistant Professor Tomasz Kucner is researching, how and what robots can learn from the human behavior.
Sebastian J. Schlecht: Creating the perfect illusion in virtual reality
Professor Sebastian Schlecht is keen on music, mathematics and virtual reality.
Introducing the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Data Hub
All you need to find new data and get started with your next research or study project in one place!
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT THE FINANCE FACULTY
We are primarily looking for students majoring in Finance, but we also welcome applications from students with other quantitatively oriented backgrounds. Completion of a Bachelor’s thesis or other relevant experience is a plus.
