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University lecturer Janne Halme: Solar energy is awesome!
Janne Halme is inspired by a linden alley; a combination of trees, leaves and light filtering through them. Even though the solar cell can generate electricity, it cannot replace life-sustaining photosynthesis.
FCAI and Bitville collaborate to make learning easier with AI
Academy–industry collaboration can be a real win-win. In FCAI's new video series, we present successful collaborations. The third video in the series highlights collaboration between FCAI and digital learning company Bitville.
Meeting Linda Liukas encouraged Leila Arstila to switch to computer science - now she represented Finland in a cybersecurity competition in Austria
Leila Arstila, a Master's student at the Department of Computer Science, took part in the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) in Austria 13-16 September. ECSC is an initiative by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and aims at enhancing cybersecurity talent across Europe.
Unite! Summer School offered hands-on take on machine learning
The Unite! Summer School on Human-Centered Machine Learning in August 2022 attracted over 60 students for two weeks at 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
Jukka Seppälä appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor
Seppälä specialises in polymer engineering especially in biopolymers. They are needed as alternatives for conventional plastics, and they can be new functional materials both in engineering and in medical applications.
For students: Learn languages and intercultural competencies online with Unite! Apply now to courses in the autumn 2022
Unite! partner universities offer online courses in language, communication and global competence that are open to all 911±¬ÁÏÍø students.
Saxtronauts' saxophonic Space adventure to visit Metsähovi Radio Observatory on 10 September
At the end of 911±¬ÁÏÍø's Family Day, join us in Kirkkonummi to experience an amazing dialogue between music and astronomy!
Janne Lindqvist has started as the Head of the Department of Computer Science
Associate Professor Janne Lindqvist is a staunch proponent of curious, enjoyable, and meaningful pursuits in work, research, and studies.
Unite! receives a boost from the European Commission with more funding for its deployment
European Universities alliance Unite! has received a funding of €14,4 million from the European Commission for its proposal to be a technology and innovation driver for the advancement of a green and digital Europe.
911±¬ÁÏÍø launches two open online courses on Finnish working life and entrepreneurship for Ukrainians
The free courses are launched in the Ukrainian language and introduce Finnish working life, career-building and how to launch a business in Finland for Ukrainian job-seekers and students.
The 5G Hack the Mall summer course offers companies and regions a cost-effective way to learn about 5G technology
It also offers a great opportunity to launch development projects that apply the latest technology and serves companies and the region
Crocheting clarifies thinking, says radical and award-winning math teacher
911±¬ÁÏÍø's mathematicians will be involved in the organization of a total of seven conference events during the summer. Some of the conferences have been moved for two years due to the corona virus, while others have been moved from Russia to Finland.
Major international event in mathematics approaching in Helsinki
The opening ceremony for the ICM 2022 congress will be held in Helsinki on 5th July 2022, and at the ceremony, distinguished mathematicians will be awarded the Fields medals, the Carl Friedrich Gauss prize, the Chern medal, the Leelavati prize, and the Abacus prize for mathematical computing.
Nokia donates EUR 500 000 to the field of technology at 911±¬ÁÏÍø
The donation will fund doctoral programmes researching quantum technology and 6G technology.
Vikas Garg uses deep learning to solve complex real-world problems
Assistant Professor Vikas Garg finds meaning in solving real-world problems and working with inspiring stakeholders.
'Mentoring is inspiring and fun' - Aalto International Talent Program offers a meaningful way to support international students
This year the group mentoring initiative brought together over 180 international students and 17 companies.
An atomic-scale window into superconductivity paves the way for new quantum materials
Researchers have demonstrated a new technique to measure the quantum excitations in superconducting materials with atomic precision for the first time. Detecting these excitations is an important step towards understand exotic superconductors, which could help us improve quantum computers and perhaps even pave the way towards room-temperature superconductors.
Melina Nummi enhances student mobility between Unite! universities
Melina Nummi is the planning officer for international mobility at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. Melina's interest in enabling internationalisation for everyone, comes from her own background as she has studied and worked outside Finland for quite many years.
The Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters has awarded Mika A. Sillanpää for his outstanding contributions to promote quantum research
The research team led by Sillanpää was able to establish quantum entanglement between a pair of macroscopic drumheads.
Learn to sail skilfully through uncertain times
In May 2022 a group of Aaltonians participated in a workshop to increase capacity for change, learn to rely on intuition and challenge the current perceptions of learning and problem-solving
