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Harnessing psychological theory for better video games
Psychological theories on motivation hold great promise for video game development and for understanding how games impact people, but only little is known about how these theories actually are used in the games industry.
School of Business alumna Oona Anttila: Internship was an important experience for my career
Our alumna Oona Anttila became interested in the themes of sustainable development already at the beginning of her studies, and later she applied for the multidisciplinary Creative Sustainability master’s programme. Currently, she works at the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Nairobi, Kenya.
New contract supplier of transcription services for 911±¬ÁÏÍø
911±¬ÁÏÍø's new contract supplier for transcription services is Tutkimustie Oy.
The Chemical Industry Innovation Award application is open until 18 February
The Chemical Industry Federation of Finland rewards industry participants with the biennial Innovation Award. For the Spring 2022 Innovation Award, the award money has been increased to €30 000 from the previous €20 000.
Tuning a magnetic fluid with an electric field creates controllable dissipative patterns
An electric field transforms an iron oxide nanoparticle suspension into a model for the emergence of complex dissipative structures
Exhibition concentrating on data is rare, even internationally
The new Data Vitality exhibition lets you sense and feel data like never before
Aalto ENG: The december newsletter for students at the beginning of the autumn semester is available
A Study Affairs Newsletter has been published and sent to students with ongoing studies at the School of Engineering by e-mail in week 50.
Teuvo Kohonen in memoriam
Academician of Science, Professor Teuvo Kohonen (1934–2021) has passed away. Kohonen was a pioneer of research and education in information technology. His work on neural networks received global acknowledgement.
Dean’s Christmas letter 2021
As the year is ending, I would like to share with you a couple of highlights of the year. Once again, we have carried out world-class research and teaching. Our students have continued building their future by studying in a field that can participate in solving major global challenges.
Towards the next generation of social innovations – Northern Dimension Future Forum 2021
The annual Northern Dimension Future Forum took place at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, Finland, and online on December 1, 2021. In the Future Forum, experts and stakeholders discussed the sustainability of social innovations and policy measures induced by the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of Northern Dimension thematic partnerships. From the 911±¬ÁÏÍø, Professor Riitta Kosonen, Director of CEMAT and Lead coordinator of the Northern Dimension Institute, Professor Otto Toivanen, Aalto School of Economics, and Milja Leinonen, Chair of the Board, 911±¬ÁÏÍø Student Union, participated in the event.
Factory of the Future deploys indoor 5G and WiFi6 to support manufacturing research
Students and researchers can use the new facility to explore the applications of cutting-edge communications technologies in Industry 4.0.
Changes in incentive scholarships for doctoral students
A decision has been made regarding the incentive scholarships which will be awarded according to the set criteria for doctoral students who have met the conditions for receiving a scholarship during 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2025.
Michael McCrea receives Best Paper Award on NordicSMC conference
The results of the study will be beneficial in sound environments at virtual and augmented reality.
Pilot production line for Ioncell launched — a top made with the stronger-than-cotton ecofibre gets its colour from Finnish fields
In addition to producing the innovative textile fibre, the pilot production line will be used to develop wood-based carbon fibres.
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s scientific quality is strong in its key research areas
Academy of Finland’s report 'State of scientific research in Finland' reviews the impact of research done in Finland, and the resources used.
Over 500 Attended Our Research Data Management and Open Science Training in Autumn 2021
In total, we had more than 1,600 registrations. On average one participant registered for 3 sessions.
A new layer-by-layer built inorganic-organic material enables optical switching of magnetic properties
Materials chemists have developed a facile process for piling ultrathin inorganic and organic layers in a pre-designed manner into flexible room-temperature thin-film magnets, whose magnetic properties can be controlled with successive external light illuminations.
‘Costume designers can add significant value to animated films’
I claim series: costume designer can have a key role in animations.
A funding call encourages radically creative risk-taking and bold transdisciplinary combinations in research
The internal funding call is open until February 10, 2022.
Kone Foundation provides major funding for research into Finland's medieval wooden building heritage
Assistant Professor Panu Savolainen's research group receives 347 000 euros in funding.
