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Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering is the new name of the Department of Mechanical Engineering

The name change was confirmed as part of the update to the School of Engineering bylaws.
University
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Otakaari 4

Call for two Assistant Professors in Computational Physics

The Department of Applied Physics at 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Science invites applications for two Assistant professor positions in Computational Physics.
Appointments, Research & Art
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Photo: Ville Heirola/911±¬ÁÏÍø.

Tuomas Savolainen: In astronomical research we often navigate in uncharted waters

'As a researcher, you must constantly tolerate uncertainty. You also have to remember that there would be no point in researching if we were always sure of everything. And first, you always have to convince yourself.'
University
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Tuomas Savolainen presenting telescope research

Auditor's expertise in climate risks affects the quality of the client's climate risk disclosures

The study was carried out in international cooperation with universities from several countries
Research & Art
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A woman wearing a black jacket sits by a table in room, with sunlight beaming down from the windows above. She sits by the table looking at her laptop while holding onto a pen. A tablet and notebook lay open near the laptop. Pic by Kalle Kataila / 911±¬ÁÏÍø

Minerva Skyttä won the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024 award for Formal/Couture

Master's Student in 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design Major, Minerva Skyttä, has won the Formal / Couture category in the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024 in collaboration with WGSN + Coloro and Google Arts & Culture.
Awards and Recognition
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Models walking a runway in elaborate, artistic fashion outfits with dramatic, voluminous designs.

Info session on the N5T Extended Campus Programme in Batteries

The Extended Campus program by the N5T alliance offers 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s engineering students a new master’s level exchange study opportunity in the field of battery technology in the Nordic countries. To learn more, join our webinar on Wednesday, 6 November 2024 at 13.00-13.45.
Studies
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Student Guide illustration, news items

Finland is strongly investing in AI and establishing an ELLIS Institute to accelerate research and attract talent

Public and private sector investment are coming together to launch ELLIS Institute Finland.
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art, University
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A lit motorway crossing the sea, with buildings and sky visible

Virtual laboratories improve accessibility and language awareness in science education

Doctoral researcher Samuel Girmay has received notable funding from the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation. His project aims to enhance accessibility and language awareness in secondary school science education using virtual laboratories.
Research & Art
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Samuel Girmay in a laboratory, wearing a white lab coat and safety glasses.

Feminist Border Crossings seminar explored the significance of design in contemporary societies from feminist perspectives

The Feminist Border Crossings seminar was organized at 911±¬ÁÏÍø to celebrate the launch of the Design Culture Studies Research Group and the 20th anniversary of Hilma, a network of ten gender studies units in Finland.
Research & Art
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A panel of six people seated in front of a screen, speaking to an audience in an indoor venue.

Give feedback on the use of Sisu at Aalto

User feedback on Sisu will be collected through a survey
Studies
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Students speaking

Aalto Master of Business Law student Päivi Utoslahti won the best VAT degree of the year award in an international competition

Aalto's success was complemented by student Oona Särkinen, who came second in the competition
Awards and Recognition
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Päivi Utoslahti

Malicious social media bots increased significantly during the COVID19 pandemic

A groundbreaking joint study by 911±¬ÁÏÍø and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has revealed critical insights into the role of bots in shaping public health discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on Twitter.
Research & Art
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A person holds a phone showing the Twitter profile, with mask emojis in the header. A plant is in the background.

911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s pedagogy in textiles studies relies on ‘textile thinking’

Textile design pedagogy at 911±¬ÁÏÍø aims at a holistic understanding of textiles and their potential.
Research & Art
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Close-up of a green leaf with intricate vein patterns creating a textured surface.

Prof. Sorin Paraoanu builds quantum devices that probe the foundations of our universe

Recently appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Physics, Prof. Sorin Paraoanu is building quantum sensors and designing experiments that unveil the secrets of our universe.
Appointments, Research & Art
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911±¬ÁÏÍø Senior Lecturer Sorin Paraoanu stands at the Low Temperature Lab in the Nanotalo building.

Tero Ojanperä appointed to the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Board

Board member Mariana Amatullo will continue for a new term
Appointments
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Kasvokuva Tero Ojanperästä

This is how smart textiles can look like: self-cleaning cotton or a colour-changing print

An article by YLE Svenska about 'Beyond e-Textiles' project and 'Interlaced' exhibition at the University of Turku
Research & Art
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Photo by Mikael Nyberg, University of Turku

Ammonia – a new green energy solution? Research project receives €2.5 million in funding

Ammonia is a promising alternative fuel for the marine industry and for storing green hydrogen, but there are many question marks over its use.
Press releases
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A ship in the sea

Application period to UNITECH program is open!

Combine exchange studies, business coaching and Master’s Thesis in a new way, in the UNITECH leadership development programme!
Studies
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Three young people standing and discussing at Unitech International event.

A new project in Espoo aims to improve disparities in children's learning outcomes – with the goal of preventing social segregation

Supporting children's learning skills has a major impact on their further education and employment, among other things.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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People sitting around a table with papers, pencils, and colorful hexagon cards.

Student-driven projects to become Campus Sustainability Champions

This year, two student-led projects were selected as Campus Sustainability Champions. The awards were presented at the annual ACRE Day on 9 October 2024.
Awards and Recognition, Campus
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Campus Sustainability Champion 2024 voittajat