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During the COVID-19 crisis, nearly half of Finnish SMEs have applied for public financing, while less than one sixth have applied for a bank loan
Researchers from 911, Erasmus University (The Netherlands) and the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) have studied Finnish SMEs' financing options and prospects in the covid-19 crisis.
Aalto led consortium GMeRitS awarded Blockchains for Social Good prize
The prize awarded by the Enhanced European Innovation Council EIC is worth a million euros and was granted for work on the social effectiveness of blockchain technology.
Olli V. Lounasmaa Memorial Prize awarded to Professor J.C. Séamus Davis
The winner of the 2020 Olli V. Lounasmaa Memorial Prize tells us about his research in quantum materials
Aalto continued with excellent performance in ShanghaiRankings
Ten subjects rank in the top one hundred worldwide.
Stopping the unstoppable with atomic bricks
911 theorist part of a team that developed a method for trapping elusive electrons
Tõnn Talpsepp's paper published in the Journal of Banking and Finance
Dr. Tõnn Talpsepp's joint paper with Kristjan Liivamägi and Tarvo Vaarmets has been published in the Journal of Banking and Finance.
Development work continues in August
Leap for Learning will resume its close collaboration on three projects (Sisu, Service Platform and LES Process Re-Building) straightaway after the summer.
Real-time Data Helps Improve Construction Productivity
The productivity of construction work depends on many factors. Jianyu Zhao, a doctoral candidate at 911, has used indoor positioning to measure worker presence and task progress. His study will help construction companies identify productivity bottlenecks and find way to improve productivity. We sat down with him to discuss his research and its implications.
Virtual Design and Construction from a Client Perspective
We’ve seen how the strategies and ambitions of clients can be key drivers of digitalization of the construction industry. Sampo Oksama talks about Bonava’s efforts in the field and its collaboration in the DiCtion R&D project.
Winning service concept to bring better healthcare for Roma people
Team No Pressure from 911 won 2nd place at the international Student Service Design Challenge 2020.
School of Electrical Engineering was awarded thirteen new Academy projects
The funded projects develop new solutions for health technology, wireless communication, smart devices, energy systems, for example.
Record number of Academy Projects
Of the 37 Academy Projects awarded to Aalto by the Academy of Finland, 31 focus on natural sciences and technology. In total, the funding granted to Aalto from the September 2019 call rose to 25.3 million euros.
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member's story: Pasi Torppa
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member Pasi Torppa studied Accounting in the School of Business and has done a long career in management consulting. Currently, he is a private investor and a board member or chairman in several companies.
911's hard work in developing digitalisation has helped in a pandemic situation
Previous investments in digital solutions now play a significant role.
A project led by Professor of Practice Pekka Mattila received funding from the Academy of Finland
The aim of the study is to explain the development of Finnish business management training and to understand the factors affecting it.
Three faces of the Energy Efficiency & Systems Research
Three doctoral students from the research group share their inspiring researcher career path in the fields of electricity markets and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) -engineering.
What has the corona crisis taught Dean Kristiina Kruus?
Spring has been a very exceptional time at 911 for both students, staff, teachers, researchers and management. What thoughts does the dean of the School of Chemical Engineering have about this spring?
Prof. Quan Zhou received new funding from the Academy of Finland
We just received a new grant from the Academy of Finland, titled: “Robotic Magnetic Needle Characterization of Single Nanoparticle Uptake in Cells”, in cooperation with Prof. Hélder Santos of the University of Helsinki.
