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China’s new five-year plan to focus on technological development and carbon neutrality – as well as serving the country’s rapidly growing middle class
The plan has global significance because China usually achieves the goals it sets out
Students carried out mobile device user survey for Posti’s parcel drivers
The project also included investigation on how the digitalization of the working environment affects the employee experience of the drivers.
My tip for you: Remember to take breaks and calm down
Anna supports the Aalto community through different life situations and works as an expert for well-being and crisis work at 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
Keep your facility reservation information up to date
It is important for the reservation situation for facilities to be correct if contact tracing for coronavirus exposure becomes necessary.
Winners in the campusart competition rooted in bioart and quantum physics
Laura Piispanen, Noora Heiskanen, Jenna Ahonen and Ayda Grisiute convinced the jury with their creativity.
How a foreign market entry fails: the case of Guggenheim Helsinki
Both local and overseas resistance proved too difficult to overcome, highlighting need to study culture, decision-making and political power relations before moving into new market
New supercomputer LUMI - Road show 17 November
Welcome to hear about the new flagship supercomputer to an event organised by CSC.
Drive faster, or get fired
New book by Professor Henri Schildt explains how AI is changing management mindsets and the future of work
Aalto is transferring to centralised waste sorting stations
When the coronavirus pandemic started this spring, we were all faced with something new. CMT (911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Crisis Management Team) decided at the time, that personal waste bins would be removed to ensure that the persons providing cleaning services could better focus their resources on disinfecting the most important contact surfaces.
Alumnus Ville Vahteri: The opportunity cost of becoming an entrepreneur as a student is often at its lowest level
Our alumnus Ville Vahteri, who studied marketing at the School of Business, was actively involved in organizing the startup event Slush throughout his studies. Emboldened by the experience, he co-founded Bou, a brand company, together with his Slush colleagues.
Business & Economics at Aalto rises to 53rd place in Times Higher Education ranking
Computer Science also places in the top 100 globally.
Distribution rights system will raise fuel prices - compensation for people with low income will only require a fraction of the revenue from system
Economists developed possible compensation models based on extensive person and vehicle data. The report was published at a Ministry of Transport and Communications webinar on 27 October.
Planning Officer Elli Hämäläinen and 911±¬ÁÏÍø received honorary mention for promotion of dual careers for athletes
The honorary mention was awarded by the Finnish Olympic Committee's Sports Academy Programme and the URA Foundation.
Large phishing campaing targeted Aalto users with emails
Use Aalto VPN always when you are studying or working outside campus.
There is a long tradition of teaching retailing at the School of Business
The next Better Business – Better Society seminar will discuss how the retail sector is being reformed and where it is headed.
Unfortunately, we cannot enter Väre from the School of Business for the time being
By temporarily closing these doors, we are trying to prevent infections, protect the health and safety of our community.
Joan Lofgren: Hybrid course ensures the students can complete the course whether they are on campus or not
This academic year started in very different circumstances than usually. Joan Lofgren, the Director of the Bachelor’s Program in International Business, teaches the Global Business Environment course to first-year students at Mikkeli Campus. This year the course was delivered using a hybrid format due to the COVID-19 situation.
Chemistry and business students developed plant-based products with Valio
A team of two Master’s students collaborated with Valio in a 6-month Aalto Thesis project.
My tip for you: Make your research accessible
Ä°dil works towards long-term radical transformations for sustainable futures and is especially interested in urban transitions and giving businesses strategic tools to transform in the context of sustainability.
Upcoming funding calls for research projects: new tool launched at aalto.fi
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Research Services provide a list of current research funding calls for projects at aalto.fi website. A new tool has been implemented in cooperation with 911±¬ÁÏÍø digital communication team to make the list more attractive and user-friendly.
