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Researchers at Aalto develop a new technology to let immobilized patients control devices with their brain

A new project at 911±¬ÁÏÍø is developing techniques that will enable immobilized patients to control devices using their brain activity. The project builds on the multi-locus transcranial magnetic stimulation (mTMS) technology developed at Aalto, adapting it into a brain–computer interface (BCI) that can help patients with neurological conditions.
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To succeed, this project will pull together skills and expertise from many fields. Pantelis Lioumis (from left), Matilda Makkonen, Ana Maria Soto and Tuomas Mutanen demonstrating the use of the new TMS device. Photo: Mikko Raskinen.

What is academic advising? Listen to a podcast

The final season of the future-led learning podcast takes us to a very practical level. The themes of the season include the current themes of academic guidance, inclusion in teaching, co-teaching and sustainable development. In the fourth episode of the season host Riikka Evans discusses academic advising and how it supports the student's studies with senior university lecturer Kyösti Ruuttunen.
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The Future-led Learning Podcast is hosted by Riikka Evans. Photograph: Janne Illman.

Sit less and move a bit - mobile everyday life for everyone

Making exercise breaks easy during workdays and lessons
For Aalto community
University
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henkilö venyttelee käsivarren ojentajalihasta työpöydän ääressä

Workshop: Career planning exercises with crafty materials

Pondering what your dream future entails? Come craft it into reality at Starting Point of Wellbeing on Tuesday afternoons in May.
Studies
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pictures with creative material

Students took a deep-dive into innovation and entrepreneurship in the health industry

The HealthTech Linkage course connects students from diverse backgrounds with professionals from every corner of the healthtech industry
Studies
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Students at the HealthTech Linkage course 2023

New rest facilities for the outdoor areas of the Undergraduate Centre

The outdoor furniture of the campus will be supplemented later during spring and summer.
Campus
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Kampuksen uudet ulkokalusteet

Wellbeing in academic institutions - a key note lecture by Liisa Postareff

"Everyone in an academic community is responsible for enhancing academic wellbeing", says Liisa Postareff. She is one of the key note lecturers at Green Minds, Healthy Hearts -Social Sustainability Symposium on May 30th in Harald Herlin Learning Center and in stream.
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Liisa Postareff

Artificial intelligence assists in dental care and jaw surgery

A model locates nerve canals in the lower jaw quickly and precisely, helping radiologists and dentists save time and effort.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Useita rinnakkaisia röntgenkuvia leuasta ja hampaista. Kuviin on merkitty keltaisella alaleuan hermokanavan sijainti.

Playing with the music of the brain

Common neurological disorders like depression and chronic pain can be challenging to treat with conventional methods. An automated version of a long-used brain stimulation technique holds real promise as a reliable and effective drug-free alternative.
Research & Art
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Mies on selkä päin kameraa, katsoo tietokoneelta kuvaa aivoista.

A new treatment for multidrug-resistant bacteria

Researchers have developed a drug that undercuts antibiotic resistance
Press releases
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Havainnekuva bakteerista läheltä.

AI is transforming healthcare: 5 things to know

Regulation, validation and trust are key when AI is used in medical services, say FCAI and 911±¬ÁÏÍø experts.
Research & Art
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X-ray of hand with fingers making OK sign

AllWell? questionnaire of 2023 reaches 38% response rate

The link to the questionnaire was emailed to all 911±¬ÁÏÍø's second-year bachelor’s students and first-year master’s students.
University
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AllWell 2022 Center

Exercise to support work ability and health

Unisport offers Aalto employees support for starting exercise in situations where it is necessary to support the employee's work ability, health, and well-being.
For Aalto community
University
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UniSport

Volunteer and help researchers learn more about chronotype differences in sleep habits and health outcomes!

A research study is being conducted to learn more about the differences between 'lark' (early bird) and 'owl' (late bird) chronotypes.
For Aalto community
Research & Art, University
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Are you a lark or an owl?

Towards social sustainability at Aalto

The concept of social sustainability was discussed by Aalto community in the Wellbeing on a Sustainable Campus event of the Earth Hour Week 2023.
Campus
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Suvi Helko and Tiina Pylkkönen from Oasis of Radical Wellbeing at the Wellbeing on a Sustainable Campus event

Avatars and genuine interaction

Future maternity and child health clinics and positive birth experiences may be built on 3D-video conferences and avatars but also traditional child health clinic cards and genuine human interaction.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Illustration: Juuli Miettilä.

DNA origami boosts electrochemical biosensor performance

New results provide a platform for more efficient, selective, and sensitive DNA biosensors that can be used in detecting various pathogens and diseases.
Research & Art
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DNA-origami-laattoja

The path of least resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is causing a silent, stealthy pandemic – and the pipeline of new antibiotics is dwindling. The good news is that researchers are turning to other ways to fight bacteria, by targeting the very weapons they deploy during an infection.
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green bacteria

Aalto ENG: The newsletter for period IV is available

The current Study Affairs Newsletter for the School of Engineering has been published and sent to students by e-mail in Week 8.
For Aalto community
Studies, University
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Planning a career

Answer and influence in UniSport's services!

As a university employee, you have now the opportunity to give valuable feedback to UniSport with chance to win in the draw.
For Aalto community
Campus
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Kuvassa ryhmä juttelevia asiakkaita UniSportin liikuntatiloissa. / kuvaaja Marjaana Malkamäki