Supporting Helsinki IT research

HIIT is a strategic partnership between Aalto and the University of Helsinki. We offer funded positions and support for ICT researchers

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    HIIT Fellows

    HIIT provides funding for two types of researchers: Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Fellows.

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      Events

      Upcoming HIIT events and IT research events in the Helsinki region

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        Aalto University, Department of Information and Communications Engineering, Highlight, Research Published:

        New research: Reliable electricity can no longer be taken for granted – the green transition may require fossil fuel as backup

        Although Finland's electricity system has been exceptionally reliable, this may not necessarily be the case in the future. A recent study by Aalto University warns that without further investment in flexible production and demand management, the security of the electricity supply could deteriorate significantly as early as the 2030s.
        Gut Bacteria
        Aalto University, AI, Collaboration, Computer Science Department, Health, Highlight, Research, University of Helsinki Published:

        New information on the spread of gut bacteria that cause bloodstream infections

        Gut bacteria that cause bloodstream infections can spread as quickly as influenza epidemics. The good news is neither the antibiotic-resistant nor the highly virulent strains are the most transmissible.
        Academy Professors
        Aalto University, Appointments, Awards, Highlight Published:

        Three new Academy Professors at Aalto University

        Professor Tuomas Hytönen from the Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis, Professor Mikko Möttönen from the Department of Applied Physics and Professor Aki Vehtari from the Department of Computer Science have been appointed as Academy Professors for the term 1 January 2026–31 December 2031. Congratulations to all!
        Daniela da Silva Fernandes on the left and Robin Welsch on the right.
        Aalto University, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Highlight, Research Published:

        AI use makes us overestimate our cognitive performance

        New research warns we shouldn’t blindly trust Large Language Models with logical reasoning –– stopping at one prompt limits ChatGPT’s usefulness more than users realise.
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        CS Theory Seminar, HIIT Foundations Friday –

        Helsinki CS Theory Seminar: Keijo Heljanko

        The seminar is a weekly series of talks on a broad scope of CS theory hosted by Helsinki Algorithms and Theory.
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        Steering Group Meetings –

        November Steering Group Meeting

        The Steering Group will meet to discuss funding requests, recruitment requests, and all other forms of business.
        Doctoral Defense
        Doctoral Defense –

        Public defence in Computer Science, M.Sc. Heikki Rantala

        Public defence from the Aalto University School of Science, Department of Computer Science.
        Doctoral Defense
        Doctoral Defense –

        Public defence in Computer Science, M.Sc. Laura Piispanen

        Public defence from the Aalto University School of Science, Departments of Computer Science and Applied Physics.
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