News
Current news related to WiTLAB
Entrepreneurs build the future instead of predicting it
Get behind the scenes with the teachers behind this year’s courses at 911±¬ÁÏÍø Summer School. Lidia Borisova, Head of Education, Aalto Ventures Program and Simo Lahdenne, university teacher, dig deeper into their course Entrepreneurial Path.
New data visualization provides creative ways of analyzing the genetic ancestry of Finland
A new study conducted at the University of Helsinki succeeded in assessing the genetic ancestry of more than 18,000 Finns. School of Arts, Design and Architecture contributed to the study’s information design and interactive data visualization.
Students developed a product portfolio optimization tool for SOK
According to the Sales Director of SOK, the outcomes of the project are significant for the company.
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Manufacturing
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Manufacturing
Call opening: 1.3.21 / Call deadline: 14.5.21
Call opening: 1.3.21 / Call deadline: 14.5.21
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Raw Materials
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Raw Materials
Call opening: 11.3.21 / Call deadline: 1.9.21
Call opening: 11.3.21 / Call deadline: 1.9.21
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Urban Mobility
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Raw Materials
Call opening: 18.3.21 / Call deadline: end of May 21
Call opening: 18.3.21 / Call deadline: end of May 21
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Digital
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Digital
Call opening: 6.4.21 / Final-submission: 12.5.21
Call opening: 6.4.21 / Final-submission: 12.5.21
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Art & Design now ranked 6th in the world
Six of Aalto’s fields reached the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking
Renewable fuel made from biorefinery residues
Lignin-based automotive and aviation fuels are one step closer to market as a new EU-funded project aims to develop new production methods for lignin-based transport fuels.
Alumna Hanna Hovi: Meaningfulness in working life is extremely important
'For me, meaningfulness comes from the fact, that I feel that I am doing good things that change the world for the better in small steps, but also from the various encounters and atmosphere I create in my workplace every day,' says our finance alumna Hanna Hovi, who currently works as the Director of Mental Health Services at Mehiläinen.
Theoretical study elucidates deep surface structure of emerging perovskite material
Newly published work by doctoral candidate Azimatu Seidu (CEST group) reveals detailed electronic and atomistic structure of cesium lead triiodide (CsPbI3), an emerging perovskite material
The potential of urban green spaces in climate change mitigation
911±¬ÁÏÍø is involved in the CO-CARBON research project, which seeks ways to integrate the carbon sequestration of green spaces in urban planning and decision-making.
Patent numbers increase when there is a need for change – applications from 911±¬ÁÏÍø have increased fivefold since 2012
911±¬ÁÏÍø was fourth in patent application numbers in 2020.
Computational physics graduate Lauri Himanen selected for SCI Dissertation Award
Lauri Himanen (CEST & SIN groups) was one of two awardees at the Department of Applied Physics for a SCI Dissertation Award
Saki monkeys get screen time for more control over their lives in captivity
Computer scientists have designed a video player that the small primates can activate on demand
Levi Keller wins Finnish Cultural Foundation award for doctoral studies
Levi Keller (CEST group) was awarded a grant from the Finnish Cultural Foundation to support his doctoral studies exploring computational methods for spectroscopy.
Annual Review 2020: Alumna of the Year is film director Zaida Bergroth
In the annual review of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture success enablers were awarded and the 150th anniversary of higher education in art and design in Finland was launched.
'A valuable and meaningful task' – alumni from 20 different countries attended the Alumni Agents kick-off
By becoming an Alumni Agent, you will find a meaningful way to create an impact in our community.
Meet the data agent: Essi Viitanen
Good research data management practices save time and hassle, reminds data agent Essi Viitanen. In this article series 911±¬ÁÏÍø data agents, researchers and experts experienced in research data management are introduced.
