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Perspectives on safety presented at ISSAV and ESWC 2019
The twin events featured a number of experts presenting their work on safety in a variety of engineering contexts.
Sean Shin's paper accepted to be published in the Journal of Financial Economics
Assistant Professor Sean Shin's joint paper with Jaewon Choi, Saeid Hoseinzade and Hassan Tehranian has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Financial Economics.
Join the front-runner research in artificial intelligence – come to the FCAI flagship community event
Have you ever wondered how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to benefit your own research? Do you wish to collaborate and create something new and exciting with top AI researchers? Do you want to know more about the flagship program of Academy of Finland?
Interested in teaching a University-Wide Art Studies course?
University-Wide Art Studies (UWAS) is looking for new courses for 2020-2022.
Smartphone typing speeds catching up with keyboards
A study of over 37,000 users shows that the ‘typing gap’, the difference typing speeds between mobile devices and physical keyboards is decreasing, and 10–19-year olds can type about 10 words-per-minute faster than their parents' generation.
How to create things that don’t exist
The newest theoretical physics professor at Aalto calculates what we need to do to create electronic states that can’t otherwise exist in nature, and how we can harness them for quantum computing
Towards a better world by understanding context and user
Studies in information networks helped Pietari Keskinen to realise that making the world a better place calls for understanding of context, instead of hard technology.
HowUTeach - self-reflection tool for higher education teachers
HowUTeach is part of the UniHow product family of digital reflection and feedback systems, developed at the University of Helsinki.
From autumn 2019, the questionnaire is piloted at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. The data collected is used, for instance, to develop the individualized feedback that the system will provide the respondents. HowUTeach is in development stage.
From autumn 2019, the questionnaire is piloted at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. The data collected is used, for instance, to develop the individualized feedback that the system will provide the respondents. HowUTeach is in development stage.
Research data events open to all
RDA Plenary co-located events on research data and open science, on 21-22 October, open to all.
Antti Ikonen and MA students in New Media to win Grand Prix in ISA2019
The soundscape design for Helsinki New Children’s Hospital has been awarded a Grand Prix in International Sound Awards 2019.
We need to redesign everything—but how?
Meeting sustainable development goals requires more collaboration between disciplines.
Diesel from wasteflows and other alternatives to fossil fuels
Renewable diesel, made from biomasses and waste flows, produces up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than normal diesel
Promoting climate change adaptation in Europe from the local level
911±¬ÁÏÍø is leading a European project aiming to find ways to adapt to climate change. The focus is in mobilizing society by creating local networks.
Applying for reasearch leaves or artistic leaves at ARTS, open yearly until 30 November
Applying for reasearch leave at ARTS, open yearly until 30 November
Updated guidelines for human research ethics
Materials and support in research ethics available for Aalto researchers
SELECT for Cities project closing the testing phase
During the summer months, CKIR has been deeply involved in engaging users in a testing process, related to urban solutions developed for Helsinki citizens and tourists.
Spider silk is created by adding spider DNA to microbes
Researchers studying spiders have produced a synthetic biomaterial that can, in future, be used to make a multitude of products from clothes to car parts.
Circular economy workshop series brings cross-university collaboration
Upcoming workshop series aims to be a forum for knowledge sharing in circular economy and cross-disciplinary communication for successful collaborations.
Innovative Approach to Circular Economy
911±¬ÁÏÍø's innovative pilot course studied the circular economy, arts and systemic changes.
