Ana Triana in HuffPost UK, October 9, 2024 (external link)
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Prof. Sorin Paraoanu builds quantum devices that probe the foundations of our universe
Recently appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Physics, Prof. Sorin Paraoanu is building quantum sensors and designing experiments that unveil the secrets of our universe.
Prof. Yaolin Xu combines physics and chemistry for better batteries
Newly appointed Assistant Professor Xu looks to build up his lab and team at the Department of Applied Physics to pursue better batteries for a sustainable future in energy storage.
Tero Ojanperä appointed to the Aalto University Board
Board member Mariana Amatullo will continue for a new term
Major European funding for research into new quantum materials
New materials are hoped to become building blocks for yet unseen quantum devices
Echoes in the brain: Why today’s workout could fuel next week’s bright idea
In a rare, longitudinal study, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Oulu tracked one person’s brain and behavioural activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones.
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Timo Vuori in Kauppalehti, October 2, 2024 (external link)
Timo Vuori says in the interview (in Finnish) that emotional skills are now considered as a competitive factor.
Vili Lehdonvirta in TIME magazine, August 28, 2024 (external link)
New Research Finds Stark Global Divide in Ownership of Powerful AI Chips
Pärttyli Rinne and others in Newsweek, August 26, 2024 (external link)
Scientists Reveal Where the Brain Feels Love—and Which Type Is Strongest
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Boost your skills: learn the basics of radical creativity
Creative thinking and related capacity to change are core competencies of the future in all fields. Aalto University will launch a free online introductory course on radical creativity in Finnish and English on November 14, 2024.
Finland is strongly investing in AI and establishing an ELLIS Institute to accelerate research and attract talent
Public and private sector investment are coming together to launch ELLIS Institute Finland.
Malicious social media bots increased significantly during the COVID19 pandemic
A groundbreaking joint study by Aalto University and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has revealed critical insights into the role of bots in shaping public health discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on Twitter.
Prof. Sorin Paraoanu builds quantum devices that probe the foundations of our universe
Recently appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Physics, Prof. Sorin Paraoanu is building quantum sensors and designing experiments that unveil the secrets of our universe.What's on?
Upcoming events at the school
Artificial Intelligence, Medical Decision Making and Research Ethics, Oct 31, 2024
Learn about artificial intelligence, medical decision making, and research ethics with Professor Riitta Salmelin.
AI-Assisted Qualitative Text Analysis Bootcamp
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Public defence in Industrial Engineering and Management, M.Sc. (Tech) Sarri Nykänen
Drivers of collective action in contemporary democracy (title of the thesis)
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A dire need for experts in mathematics and analytical reasoning opened a world of possibilities for Matilde Costa
A fascinating course offering, the opportunity for paid summer internships, and high-quality education. Aalto University’s Mathematics and Operations Research programme was the right choice for Matilde Costa, who has a passion for algebra and number theory.
"It is a privilege to have this much freedom of choice” – master's programme opened up top-notch research opportunities and career paths from electronics to machine learning
Appealing opportunities for interesting summer jobs and the prospect of conducting a thesis in a preferred subject drew Evren Korkmazgil to enroll in the Engineering Physics master's programme at Aalto University.
Information networks brought Ruusu Kukkurainen and Ida Koponen together – podcast hosts talk openly about highs and lows of student life
Ida Koponen and Ruusu Kukkurainen host a podcast in which they share their experiences as university students.
Master's student Anna Huttunen: ‘Listening to others can help you listen to yourself’
Anna Huttunen, a multi-year student tutor and current wellbeing ambassador, shares her thoughts on student wellbeing and how it could be improved.
Emil Stråka: It’s interesting to see physicists and chemists complement each other’s expertise
'It’s interesting to see how physicists and chemists can be looking at the same system, and yet arrive at very different conclusions, questions, and results. In LIBER Center of Excellence, you can see the expertise from different disciplines.'
Leila Arstila: As a recent graduate, I have a whole world ahead of me
'We could learn to listen to ourselves and be kinder to ourselves. After burning out, it's really hard to climb back up. It would be easier to stop before the fall.'
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