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A carbon-neutral campus, as well as reducing energy consumption, have been at the centre of our operations for several y...
04/01/2023
Promising results for the impacts of the energy saving campaign are available | Aalto University

A carbon-neutral campus, as well as reducing energy consumption, have been at the centre of our operations for several years💡

As part of our latest energy conservation efforts, we collected ideas from the Aalto community and based on answers received we've:
✔️ adjusted heating
✔️ temporarily closed saunas
✔️ installed water saving nozzles
✔️ adjusted our info screen use times
✔️ adjusted lighting

If you have more suggestions on energy guzzlers, share them at aalto.fi✨

The Aalto community started campus-wide energy saving measures in Otaniemi on 10 October 2022, and we also joined the national Down a Degree energy saving campaign. The first results of the energy saving measures are now available.

Application to English-taught Bachelor's programmes is now open and runs until 18 January! 🔥Chemical engineering student...
04/01/2023

Application to English-taught Bachelor's programmes is now open and runs until 18 January! 🔥

Chemical engineering student Madina sheds light on why she opted for Aalto a few years back: “I chose Aalto University because when I checked the curriculum, I was really fascinated by how multidisciplinary the programme was.”

“Another reason was that Aalto has quite good connections with industry and society,” she continues. “I find that it’s easy to get a job in the market after you graduate, because already during the courses we have a lot of guest lecturers from the companies in the industry. They are quite easy to approach, talk to and get to know, and quite a lot of students end up having summer jobs in these companies. I think that gives quite a good start for students after a Bachelor’s degree!”

But who does Madina think should apply to do their Bachelor’s at Aalto? “Since Aalto has quite different programmes from design and business to different types of engineering, a lot of people can find what they’re looking for. I would recommend studying at Aalto to people who are interested in studying in a versatile programme and pursuing a degree where they will be able to build their own study curriculum and be flexible.”

Learn more about our eight English-taught Bachelor's programmes and how to apply: https://bit.ly/3vFtKY5

Sisututkija Elisabet Lahti sanoittaa lempeän sisun ydintä Maaseudun Tulevaisuus -lehden haastattelussa. Haasteiden keske...
03/01/2023
Lämmin sisu antaa viisautta tunnistaa vaihtoehtoiset polut – sisututkija Elisabet Lahti rohkaisee luottamaan toisiin yksinään sinnittelyn sijaan

Sisututkija Elisabet Lahti sanoittaa lempeän sisun ydintä Maaseudun Tulevaisuus -lehden haastattelussa. Haasteiden keskellä tarvitaan hänen mukaansa herkkyyttä tunnistaa ongelmat, m***a lisäksi sisuun kuuluvat myös lujuus ja kypsyys.

Osana väitöskirjaansa Elisabet Lahti juoksi ja pyöräili Uuden-Seelannin päästä päähän, ja opiskeli pohjoiskiinalaisessa taistelulajien akatemiassa. Näiden kokemusten siivittämänä Elisabet Lahti kuvailee lämpimästi sisukasta kulttuuria ymmärrykseksi siitä, että sisu ei ole ainoastaan yksinpärjäämistä.

”Kun tuomme voimamme yhteen eli olemme valmiita tarjoamaan ja vastaanottamaan apua, syntyy jotain enemmän kuin yksilösisu. Se on vastuunottamista, työn tekemistä, toimimista välillä jopa mahdottomalta tuntuvissa tilanteissa, m***a tavalla, jossa pidämme samalla huolta niin itsestämme kuin toisista.”

Lempeän sisukasta vuotta 2023!



Lue Maaseudun Tulevaisuuden haastattelu https://www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi/lukemisto/7d11dc93-49ed-4ee0-b673-1e4a182cff76@

Ihmisen elämäntielle kuuluu etsiä niin tasapainoa erillisyyden ja yhteisyyden välille kuin harmoniaa herkkyyden ja kovuuden kesken. Näistä ajatuksista syntyi lämpimän sisun käsite.

Aalto’s Master’s programmes attracted a record number of applications in the application period that ended on 2 January....
03/01/2023
Master’s programmes attracted a record number of applications | Aalto University

Aalto’s Master’s programmes attracted a record number of applications in the application period that ended on 2 January.

The number of applications grew by 44 % compared to the previous year. Altogether, we received 12,197 applications from 7,965 applicants around the world.

“We are delighted to see the strong worldwide interest in Aalto University. A warm thank-you to all applicants! International talent attraction activities in Finland and Aalto’s hard work to develop high-quality education and research are paying off,” states Vice President of Education Petri Suomala.

Find more interesting statistics about the application round here: https://bit.ly/3Ik9d2U

More than 12 000 applications to Aalto University from 117 countries

This year has been another feast of science and art! We're rounding up some of Aalto's most captivating and innovative r...
30/12/2022
Aalto in 2022: Perpetual motion machine, The Wardrobe of the Future, Antarctica expedition and more | Aalto University

This year has been another feast of science and art! We're rounding up some of Aalto's most captivating and innovative research stories and scientific breakthroughs of 2022:

🌊 Ice scientist Jukka Tuhkuri spent seven weeks in the Antarctic studying the changing sea ice conditions, and the effects those changes have on the maritime traffic safety.

💚 Aalto's exhibition 'Wardrobe of the Future' presented solutions and concrete actions to ensure long-term sustainability and recycling of textile products in the EU market at the European Parliament in Brussels.

💡 Energy researchers and economists joined forces and produced risk analysis and proposals for measures for decision-makers.

🔗 Perpetual motion is possible. Scientists at Aalto's Low Temperature Lab observed the interaction of two time-crystals that bend the laws of physics.

More research highlights: https://bit.ly/3jxnqzg

This year has been another feast of science and art. The latest research was rapidly used by decision-makers as well, for example in the energy crisis.

Tunnetko lukiolaisen tai muun jatko-opiskeluvaihtoehtoja pohtivan, jota kiinnostaa löytää ratkaisuja esimerkiksi kestävä...
29/12/2022
Save the date: Sähkötekniikan päivä Aalto-yliopistossa | Aalto-yliopisto

Tunnetko lukiolaisen tai muun jatko-opiskeluvaihtoehtoja pohtivan, jota kiinnostaa löytää ratkaisuja esimerkiksi kestävään kehitykseen ja ihmisten hyvinvointiin liittyviin kysymyksiin? Sähkötekniikan opiskelu antaa työkalut unelmien toteuttamiseen! ⚡️

Vinkkaa läheisellesi 18.1.2023 järjestettävästä Sähkötekniikan päivä -virtuaalitapahtumasta, jossa opiskelijamme Iikka, Venla ja Leevi kertovat opinnoistaan, Otaniemen opiskelijaelämästä, sekä alan monipuolisista uramahdollisuuksista.

Ilmoittaudu mukaan! https://bit.ly/3VxVIjn

Sähkötekniikan päivä -virtuaalitapahtumassa kerromme lukiolaisille sähkötekniikan opiskelusta ja uramahdollisuuksista. Lämpimästi tervetuloa mukaan!

Kiertotaloutta, teknologian tulevaisuutta, luovia ideoita – tervetuloa Tieteen päiville! Suomen suurin tiedetapahtuma Ti...
28/12/2022

Kiertotaloutta, teknologian tulevaisuutta, luovia ideoita – tervetuloa Tieteen päiville! Suomen suurin tiedetapahtuma Tieteen päivät / Vetenskapsdagarna järjestetään Helsingissä 11.–15.1.2023.

Tapahtumassa on mukana lukuisia asiantuntijoita Aalto-yliopistosta. Alla poimintoja Tieteen päivien ohjelmasta:

📌 Uudet puupohjaiset materiaalit ja kiertotalous: Professori Monica Österbergin johtamassa tilaisuudessa tarkastellaan uusiin biopohjaisiin materiaaleihin ja kiertotalouteen perustuvaa biotaloutta.

📌 Kiertotalous ja tekstiilit: Professori Kirsi Niinimäen johtaman keskustelun aiheena on, mitä kiertotalouteen siirtyminen tarkoittaa tekstiilisektorilla.

📌 Luovan idean alku: Professori Hele Savin on mukana keskustelutilaisuudessa, jossa tarkastellaan ideoita ja luovuutta tieteessä ja taiteessa. Voiko taide muuttaa tiedettä merkitsevämmäksi?

Lue lisää: https://bit.ly/3YWhsbi

28/12/2022
Aalto recap video 2022.

Aalto 2022 wrapped! 💫 It has been another year full of joyful events, meaningful exchanges, and new ideas and innovations. Big thanks to everybody who has been a part of it! Relive some of our community's highlights from 2022.

What was your favourite moment of 2022? Comment below! ⬇️

Happy Holidays! Hyvää joulua! God jul! ⛄🌲Reading is always a novel idea  – and free access to information and research i...
23/12/2022

Happy Holidays! Hyvää joulua! God jul! ⛄🌲

Reading is always a novel idea – and free access to information and research is a core value for Aalto University. If you are looking for something to tickle your brain with during the holidays, we have a treat for you! This season, you are welcome to enjoy free e-books from Aalto University's publications.

Check out the e-book collection: https://bit.ly/3YMelms

Wishing you happy holidays and relaxing reading moments! 🎁💫

Your Holiday Reading List📚 If you find yourself looking to stimulate your mind this holiday season, check out  The Long ...
22/12/2022
The Long Read by Aalto ARTS | Aalto University

Your Holiday Reading List📚

If you find yourself looking to stimulate your mind this holiday season, check out The Long Read webmag from Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

We’ve got your holiday reading covered in the form of longform stories, in-depth features and profiles, data visualizations and more detailing topics from architecture & design to media & history.


https://bit.ly/3BCr4Ov

Longform stories, in-depth features and profiles, data visualizations and more coming up - enjoy!

Diagnosing ADHD is tough. Because it relies on questionnaires, interviews and subjective observation, the results can be...
21/12/2022
Virtual reality game to objectively detect ADHD | Aalto University

Diagnosing ADHD is tough. Because it relies on questionnaires, interviews and subjective observation, the results can be ambiguous or difficult to evaluate. A new task-based virtual reality game can help solve that problem. By tracking children's eye movements while they play, the game provides an objective assessment of symptoms of attention deficit disorders.

'The ADHD children's gaze paused longer on different objects in the environment, and their gaze jumped faster and more often from one spot to another,' explains Liya Merzon, a doctoral researcher at Aalto University.

The research team behind this approach think it could also be used to develop a digital therapy to help children with ADHD. With some modifications, it could even be used to assess other disorders, such as autism or memory deterioration with age.

https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/virtual-reality-game-to-objectively-detect-adhd?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_own

A virtual reality game offers an objective assessment of attention deficit disorders and may lead to an improved therapeutic approach

Last week we got some brilliant science news: there was a breakthrough in fusion energy technology!Could fusion be the a...
20/12/2022
Fusion energy will save our future? True or false: Five claims about fusion power | Aalto University

Last week we got some brilliant science news: there was a breakthrough in fusion energy technology!

Could fusion be the answer to global energy production? We found out answers to five claims:

A breakthrough in fusion energy production was achieved last week when, for the first time ever, the fusion reactions in a small fuel pellet yielded more energy than the pellet had absorbed. We asked our researchers, Taina Kurki-Suonio and Eero Hirvijoki, about five claims related to fusion.

Eight Aaltonians share how they cope with darkness when it reaches its peak at this time of year. Each handles it in the...
20/12/2022

Eight Aaltonians share how they cope with darkness when it reaches its peak at this time of year. Each handles it in their own way, but there are also similarities. What would your survival story be like?

🌃 For Pirjo Hirvonen, the dark period means rest, silence, and simplification of things. ‘The starry sky is one of the most glamorous moments, and the moon is extremely beautiful.’

⛷️ Pasi Lehto thinks that darkness is largely a question of attitude. ‘For me, the solution lies in positivity. For example, exercise and outdoor activities usually help me with everything.’

🔋 Ira Matilainen tries to remember that tiredness and melancholy are normal reactions to darkness. ‘You shouldn't use all your energy to fight them. It’s a bit weird, but accepting this usually makes you feel better.’

👭 Wajeeha Munib survives the darkness by staying connected with friends and loved ones. ‘This helps me combat feelings of loneliness or isolation.’

🏵️ For Osei Afram Owusu, the darkness in Finland was initially a shock. ‘But with my roommate, we share experiences from our different cultures and countries, which is fun.’

🎶 Esa Saarinen knows how to make the darkness fold into itself magically. ‘I start singing a Beatles song like "All My Loving" out loud with the lyrics, not just humming, and miracles start to happen.’

🔆 Petri Suomala thinks that light is always stronger than darkness. ‘You don't need a lot of light for the worst darkness to go away. That's true on both a metaphorical and concrete level. The way I deal with winter darkness is by enjoying small moments of light.’

🌨️ For Nayoung Yoon, it was impossible to imagine this level of darkness in Korea. ‘The darkness has challenged me in many ways, but at the same time it has made me a more humble and mentally solid person. Maybe the darkness could be the source of Sisu spirit in Finland?’



Read the story https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/coping-with-darkness-tips-from-eight-aaltonians?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_own

19/12/2022
Filosofia ja systeemiajattelu 2023

Esa Saarisen Filosofia ja systeemiajattelu -kurssi tekee paluun Aalto-saliin kahden vuoden tauon jälkeen. Luentosarjalla on YouTubessa ja Spotifyssa katselijoita ja kuulijoita tähän mennessä yhteensä yli 2,5 miljoonaa, ja he ovat käyttäneet luentojen parissa kaikkiaan noin miljoona tuntia eli yli sata vuotta.

”Mahdollisuus on itselleni valtavan kiehtova. Tuntuu mahtavalta päästä livetilanteeseen rakastamassani luentomuodossa ja auttaa kuulijoita heittäytymään omiin ylös kohoaviin, innostavuusuudistusvoimaisiin ajatusliikkeisiinsä reaaliaikaisesti”, sanoo Saarinen.

Luennot ovat 18. tammikuuta ja 8. maaliskuuta. Lämpimästi tervetuloa!

Lue artikkeli https://www.aalto.fi/fi/uutiset/esa-saarinen-palaa-aalto-saliin-tule-mukaan?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_own

15/12/2022
How to predict the future – statistics with Pauliina Ilmonen

Santa Claus is coming to town soon, but how do you know if your data is naughty or nicely behaving? According to our statistics professor Pauliina Ilmonen, predicting the future can be challenging based on the naughty data that has all kinds of randomness and no recognisable patterns.

‘The naughty data is not easy to deal with. Therefore, we can for instance transform the naughty data, make it nicely behaving first. Then we perform predictions for this nicely behaving data. Once we have the predictions at our hands, we transform the data back and obtain predictions for the naughtiness of this naughty data’, says Pauliina Ilmonen. ‘But although the data might sometimes be naughty, we wish to see lots of love, laughter and kindness during the holiday season.’

If you want to see how Pauliina Ilmonen uses legos to predict the future, watch the longer version of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thnzFKXOcF0&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social_own

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Interested in studying at Aalto University in Finland? Want to know what student life and living in Finland is like? 📚💫 ...
12/12/2022

Interested in studying at Aalto University in Finland? Want to know what student life and living in Finland is like? 📚💫 Find answers to your questions by joining Coffee with the Squad sessions with our student ambassadors! Grab a cup of something hot and discuss all things Aalto!

☕️ Online coffee sessions held every Friday, 2–3 PM (GMT+2), sign up on our website! https://bit.ly/coffee_with_squad

📅 Application periods to Aalto University:
Master's programmes 1 Dec 2022 – 2 Jan 2023
Bachelor's programmes in English 4–18 Jan 2023

The Borromean rings are three circles interlinked in a pattern which has been widely used in many cultures as a symbol a...
12/12/2022
A peculiar protected structure links Viking knots with quantum vortices | Aalto University

The Borromean rings are three circles interlinked in a pattern which has been widely used in many cultures as a symbol and in coats of arms. The Valknut, a Viking symbol, has three triangles arranged in the same way. Now, our scientists have described a similar structure in the quantum world, consisting of three linked vortices that are linked in a way which is resistant to disruption.

‘In quantum fields there can be knots with topological protection, as we are now discovering,’ says Mikko Möttönen.

Möttönen, Toni Annala and Roberto Zamora-Zamora mathematically demonstrated the existence of a structure of linked vortices that cannot break apart because of their fundamental properties.

‘The existence of topologically protected knots is one of the fundamental questions of nature. After a mathematical proof, we can move on to simulations and experimental research,’ says Möttönen.



Read the story https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/a-peculiar-protected-structure-links-viking-knots-with-quantum-vortices?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_own

Mathematical analysis identifies a vortex structure that is impervious to decay

Kemian tekniikan korkeakoulun vuoden alumni 2021 Reetta Kaila työskentelee Coolbrook Oy:llä teknologiajohtajana. Yrityks...
08/12/2022
Vuoden alumni 2021 Reetta Kaila - Kemian tekniikan korkeakoulu

Kemian tekniikan korkeakoulun vuoden alumni 2021 Reetta Kaila työskentelee Coolbrook Oy:llä teknologiajohtajana. Yrityksen tavoitteena on sähköistää koko prosessiteollisuus, joka toimii tällä hetkellä fossiilisten polttoaineiden varassa. Innovaatioiden taustalla on uudenlainen yhdistelmä rakettitiedettä, turbomekaniikkaa ja kemian tekniikkaa.

Opiskelijamme Anna Ihamuotila haastatteli Reettaa Kemian tekniikan korkeakoululla. Videolla Reetta kertoo, miten löysi suuntansa opintojen aikana ja kuinka päästöjen ja ympäristöhaittojen vähentämisen missio on vienyt häntä eteenpäin työelämässä.

Katso Reetan haastattelu alta!

📹 Kuvaus: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto-yliopisto
🇬🇧 English subtitles on YouTube!

Hi 2017 master’s or 2019 doctoral graduate! Please answer the national career monitoring survey no later than December 1...
07/12/2022
Aalto University graduates successfully employed | Aalto University

Hi 2017 master’s or 2019 doctoral graduate! Please answer the national career monitoring survey no later than December 12, and share with us your experiences of your degree and the demands of working life.

You have received the survey by e-mail, letter or text message. Warm thanks - Your feedback is valuable to us ❤️

Read more about the survey here: https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/aalto-university-graduates-successfully-employed

Nationwide career monitoring survey starts on 3rd of October. All 2017 master's graduates and 2019 doctoral graduates will be invited to participate in the survey.

This Independence Day we celebrate a nation that trusts in itself. The foundation of trust is openness within our societ...
06/12/2022

This Independence Day we celebrate a nation that trusts in itself. The foundation of trust is openness within our society. Finland takes great pride in making research and data accessible to the public.

Semantic portals called 'sampos' make open-source data for everyone to use. Developed by Eero Hyvönen, professor at Aalto University and director of Helsinki Centre for Digital Humanities, and his colleagues, sampos offer information on a range of topics – from Finnish fiction to war diaries, and the life of famous Finns.

More is to come: ParliamentSampo, which has pooled all the speeches held in parliament, and information on parliamentary networks together, will be available to the general public in 2023. These semantic portals are named after a magical device from mythology – Sampo – which was bound to bring good fortune to its guardian. Likewise, sampos are meant to provide information seekers with useful resources.

Happy Independence Day! Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää! 🇫🇮

Read more: https://bit.ly/3iFsaSQ

  ‘The best thing about teaching is the interaction with the students. It’s so rewarding to notice that the students get...
05/12/2022



‘The best thing about teaching is the interaction with the students. It’s so rewarding to notice that the students get excited about the subject and also internalise things. It’s also nice to share my own experiences and the latest research results with the students.

My background is in geography, not in engineering, but ever since my master's thesis I have been involved in research related to fluvial research. At Aalto, I mainly teach the Surface Water Resources course. Water engineering enables both applied and technical research and methods to be combined, and it has key interfaces with the society.

As a counterweight to work, I enjoy orienteering and thai boxing. And I also like going out in nature in my free time. Perhaps this has its roots in the fact that I spent my childhood in the countryside in Pukkila.

To our students I’d like to say that trust yourself and your ideas. Both during your studies and in working life. In multidisciplinary water research, the possibilities are limitless! I want to wish you all the best for your studies.’

Eliisa Lotsari, Assistant Professor, Water Engineering
Aalto University School of Engineering

Interested in studying in Finland and developing your future career opportunities? Apply now to our Master’s programmes!...
01/12/2022

Interested in studying in Finland and developing your future career opportunities? Apply now to our Master’s programmes! The application period to Master's programmes runs from today until 2 January 2023.

“To be honest, what I love about Finland is the education. The top-notch education system is one of the main reasons why I chose Aalto,” Says business student Areeb. But what is education like at Finland and Aalto? “Rather than knowledge, education is teaching people how to teach themselves and have the mindset they should have. At Aalto, students are actually into learning stuff,” computational engineering student San thinks. “We care about the process and not the end thing,” Areeb agrees. He adds that the multidisciplinary opportunities at Aalto are instrumental in this: “I still have the curiosity as a student to learn new things and I’m not scared to explore things outside of my comfort zone.”

Still unsure about applying to Aalto and Finland? “You should really explore this country because it will teach you a lot,” encourages San. “Apply without thinking twice because of the possibilities and opportunities it will open to you,” Areeb adds.

Learn more about our study options from the webinars hosted by programme directors and students: https://bit.ly/3ufOiWF

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A carbon-neutral campus, as well as reducing energy consumption, have been at the centre of our operations for several years💡

As part of our latest energy conservation efforts, we collected ideas from the Aalto community and based on answers received we've:
✔️ adjusted heating
✔️ temporarily closed saunas
✔️ installed water saving nozzles
✔️ adjusted our info screen use times
✔️ adjusted lighting

If you have more suggestions on energy guzzlers, share them at aalto.fi✨
Application to English-taught Bachelor's programmes is now open and runs until 18 January! 🔥

Chemical engineering student Madina sheds light on why she opted for Aalto a few years back: “I chose Aalto University because when I checked the curriculum, I was really fascinated by how multidisciplinary the programme was.”

“Another reason was that Aalto has quite good connections with industry and society,” she continues. “I find that it’s easy to get a job in the market after you graduate, because already during the courses we have a lot of guest lecturers from the companies in the industry. They are quite easy to approach, talk to and get to know, and quite a lot of students end up having summer jobs in these companies. I think that gives quite a good start for students after a Bachelor’s degree!”

But who does Madina think should apply to do their Bachelor’s at Aalto? “Since Aalto has quite different programmes from design and business to different types of engineering, a lot of people can find what they’re looking for. I would recommend studying at Aalto to people who are interested in studying in a versatile programme and pursuing a degree where they will be able to build their own study curriculum and be flexible.”

Learn more about our eight English-taught Bachelor's programmes and how to apply: https://bit.ly/3vFtKY5
Sisututkija Elisabet Lahti sanoittaa lempeän sisun ydintä Maaseudun Tulevaisuus -lehden haastattelussa. Haasteiden keskellä tarvitaan hänen mukaansa herkkyyttä tunnistaa ongelmat, m***a lisäksi sisuun kuuluvat myös lujuus ja kypsyys.

Osana väitöskirjaansa Elisabet Lahti juoksi ja pyöräili Uuden-Seelannin päästä päähän, ja opiskeli pohjoiskiinalaisessa taistelulajien akatemiassa. Näiden kokemusten siivittämänä Elisabet Lahti kuvailee lämpimästi sisukasta kulttuuria ymmärrykseksi siitä, että sisu ei ole ainoastaan yksinpärjäämistä.

”Kun tuomme voimamme yhteen eli olemme valmiita tarjoamaan ja vastaanottamaan apua, syntyy jotain enemmän kuin yksilösisu. Se on vastuunottamista, työn tekemistä, toimimista välillä jopa mahdottomalta tuntuvissa tilanteissa, m***a tavalla, jossa pidämme samalla huolta niin itsestämme kuin toisista.”

Lempeän sisukasta vuotta 2023!



Lue Maaseudun Tulevaisuuden haastattelu https://www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi/lukemisto/7d11dc93-49ed-4ee0-b673-1e4a182cff76@
Aalto’s Master’s programmes attracted a record number of applications in the application period that ended on 2 January.

The number of applications grew by 44 % compared to the previous year. Altogether, we received 12,197 applications from 7,965 applicants around the world.

“We are delighted to see the strong worldwide interest in Aalto University. A warm thank-you to all applicants! International talent attraction activities in Finland and Aalto’s hard work to develop high-quality education and research are paying off,” states Vice President of Education Petri Suomala.

Find more interesting statistics about the application round here: https://bit.ly/3Ik9d2U
This year has been another feast of science and art! We're rounding up some of Aalto's most captivating and innovative research stories and scientific breakthroughs of 2022:

🌊 Ice scientist Jukka Tuhkuri spent seven weeks in the Antarctic studying the changing sea ice conditions, and the effects those changes have on the maritime traffic safety.

💚 Aalto's exhibition 'Wardrobe of the Future' presented solutions and concrete actions to ensure long-term sustainability and recycling of textile products in the EU market at the European Parliament in Brussels.

💡 Energy researchers and economists joined forces and produced risk analysis and proposals for measures for decision-makers.

🔗 Perpetual motion is possible. Scientists at Aalto's Low Temperature Lab observed the interaction of two time-crystals that bend the laws of physics.

More research highlights: https://bit.ly/3jxnqzg

Tunnetko lukiolaisen tai muun jatko-opiskeluvaihtoehtoja pohtivan, jota kiinnostaa löytää ratkaisuja esimerkiksi kestävään kehitykseen ja ihmisten hyvinvointiin liittyviin kysymyksiin? Sähkötekniikan opiskelu antaa työkalut unelmien toteuttamiseen! ⚡️

Vinkkaa läheisellesi 18.1.2023 järjestettävästä Sähkötekniikan päivä -virtuaalitapahtumasta, jossa opiskelijamme Iikka, Venla ja Leevi kertovat opinnoistaan, Otaniemen opiskelijaelämästä, sekä alan monipuolisista uramahdollisuuksista.

Ilmoittaudu mukaan! https://bit.ly/3VxVIjn
Kiertotaloutta, teknologian tulevaisuutta, luovia ideoita – tervetuloa Tieteen päiville! Suomen suurin tiedetapahtuma Tieteen päivät / Vetenskapsdagarna järjestetään Helsingissä 11.–15.1.2023.

Tapahtumassa on mukana lukuisia asiantuntijoita Aalto-yliopistosta. Alla poimintoja Tieteen päivien ohjelmasta:

📌 Uudet puupohjaiset materiaalit ja kiertotalous: Professori Monica Österbergin johtamassa tilaisuudessa tarkastellaan uusiin biopohjaisiin materiaaleihin ja kiertotalouteen perustuvaa biotaloutta.

📌 Kiertotalous ja tekstiilit: Professori Kirsi Niinimäen johtaman keskustelun aiheena on, mitä kiertotalouteen siirtyminen tarkoittaa tekstiilisektorilla.

📌 Luovan idean alku: Professori Hele Savin on mukana keskustelutilaisuudessa, jossa tarkastellaan ideoita ja luovuutta tieteessä ja taiteessa. Voiko taide muuttaa tiedettä merkitsevämmäksi?

Lue lisää: https://bit.ly/3YWhsbi

Aalto 2022 wrapped! 💫 It has been another year full of joyful events, meaningful exchanges, and new ideas and innovations. Big thanks to everybody who has been a part of it! Relive some of our community's highlights from 2022.

What was your favourite moment of 2022? Comment below! ⬇️

Happy Holidays! Hyvää joulua! God jul! ⛄🌲

Reading is always a novel idea – and free access to information and research is a core value for Aalto University. If you are looking for something to tickle your brain with during the holidays, we have a treat for you! This season, you are welcome to enjoy free e-books from Aalto University's publications.

Check out the e-book collection: https://bit.ly/3YMelms

Wishing you happy holidays and relaxing reading moments! 🎁💫

Your Holiday Reading List📚

If you find yourself looking to stimulate your mind this holiday season, check out The Long Read webmag from Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

We’ve got your holiday reading covered in the form of longform stories, in-depth features and profiles, data visualizations and more detailing topics from architecture & design to media & history.


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Diagnosing ADHD is tough. Because it relies on questionnaires, interviews and subjective observation, the results can be ambiguous or difficult to evaluate. A new task-based virtual reality game can help solve that problem. By tracking children's eye movements while they play, the game provides an objective assessment of symptoms of attention deficit disorders.

'The ADHD children's gaze paused longer on different objects in the environment, and their gaze jumped faster and more often from one spot to another,' explains Liya Merzon, a doctoral researcher at Aalto University.

The research team behind this approach think it could also be used to develop a digital therapy to help children with ADHD. With some modifications, it could even be used to assess other disorders, such as autism or memory deterioration with age.

https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/virtual-reality-game-to-objectively-detect-adhd?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_own

Last week we got some brilliant science news: there was a breakthrough in fusion energy technology!

Could fusion be the answer to global energy production? We found out answers to five claims:
Eight Aaltonians share how they cope with darkness when it reaches its peak at this time of year. Each handles it in their own way, but there are also similarities. What would your survival story be like?

🌃 For Pirjo Hirvonen, the dark period means rest, silence, and simplification of things. ‘The starry sky is one of the most glamorous moments, and the moon is extremely beautiful.’

⛷️ Pasi Lehto thinks that darkness is largely a question of attitude. ‘For me, the solution lies in positivity. For example, exercise and outdoor activities usually help me with everything.’

🔋 Ira Matilainen tries to remember that tiredness and melancholy are normal reactions to darkness. ‘You shouldn't use all your energy to fight them. It’s a bit weird, but accepting this usually makes you feel better.’

👭 Wajeeha Munib survives the darkness by staying connected with friends and loved ones. ‘This helps me combat feelings of loneliness or isolation.’

🏵️ For Osei Afram Owusu, the darkness in Finland was initially a shock. ‘But with my roommate, we share experiences from our different cultures and countries, which is fun.’

🎶 Esa Saarinen knows how to make the darkness fold into itself magically. ‘I start singing a Beatles song like "All My Loving" out loud with the lyrics, not just humming, and miracles start to happen.’

🔆 Petri Suomala thinks that light is always stronger than darkness. ‘You don't need a lot of light for the worst darkness to go away. That's true on both a metaphorical and concrete level. The way I deal with winter darkness is by enjoying small moments of light.’

🌨️ For Nayoung Yoon, it was impossible to imagine this level of darkness in Korea. ‘The darkness has challenged me in many ways, but at the same time it has made me a more humble and mentally solid person. Maybe the darkness could be the source of Sisu spirit in Finland?’



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