Broaden your perspective with the latest research at the Marsio exhibitions
The "Makers of the Impossible" exhibitions offer a fascinating overview of 911±¬ÁÏÍø's research and innovation.
The first Tähtitiistai took place in Marsio – watch the recording of the event and join the next lectures!
The first Tähtitiistai was held on October 8 in the cinema of the Marsio building, the first lecture drew crowds in large numbers to the venue. Didn't get to follow the lecture? No worries! Watch the recording of the event online.
The first Star Tuesday took place in the brand new cinema of the Marsio building
The first lecture in the three-part Tähtitiistai lecture series was held on Tuesday, October 8 in the Marsio building on the Otaniemi campus and online. The event was opened by Professor Anne Lähteenmäki from 911±¬ÁÏÍø, and the lectures were given by Joni Tammi, Director of Metsähovi Radio Observatory, and Professor Emeritus Esko Valtaoja from the University of Turku. They talked about Metsähovi's 50-year history and their experiences in the world of science and research. The recording of the event can be found at the end of the site.
Attend the next Tähtitiistai lectures!
Tähtitiistai 22.10.2024, klo 15.15–16.30: Näkymätön maailmankaikkeus
- Puoli vuosisataa kvasaareja
Merja Tornikoski, Senior Researcher, Metsähovi Radio Observatory, 911±¬ÁÏÍø
- OUR STAR – What 50 years of observing the sun tell us about ourselves, our environment and our future
Derek McKay, Research Engineer, Metsähovi Radio Observatory, 911±¬ÁÏÍø
Tähtitiistai 5.11.2024 klo 15.15–16.30: Mustien aukkojen äärellä
- Maapallon kokoinen teleskooppi ja levottomat mustat aukot
Tuomas Savolainen, Senior Researcher, Metsähovi Radio Observatory & Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, 911±¬ÁÏÍø - Kosmiset hiukkaskiihdyttimet
Talvikki Hovatta, Academy Research Fellow, Finnish Centre for ESO
See photos from the event
Photos: 911±¬ÁÏÍø / Joonas Lehtovaara
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The Tähtitiistai lecture series brings the astronomy close to everyone's everyday life
The open lecture series will cover the study of restless black holes, Earth-sized telescopes and what the historic 50-year history of solar research can tell us about ourselves and our future on Earth. The lecture series is open to all and will take place online and in person in Otaniemi in autumn 2024. The event series is held mainly in Finnish. Welcome!
Unravelling the mysteries of space
Located in Kirkkonummi, southern Finland, Metsähovi Radio Observatory collects information on the Sun, quasars, and black holes, while training space scientists of the future.
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Strong results from the Research Council’s winter call
A total of 54 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellow or Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland. The total funding awarded to 911±¬ÁÏÍø amounts to 33.2 million euros.
The Foundation for the Advancement of Finnish Securities Markets awards Juho Tuuliainen and Ville Virkkunen for their excellent Master’s thesis in the field of finance
Both students will receive a €3,500 scholarship.
911±¬ÁÏÍø partners with Indian universities to advance digital disaster response
Students and early-career researchers across engineering, data science, and environmental fields joined 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s intensive course with visiting professors from India to learn how modern digital systems can improve disaster readiness and response