New Creative Technologies Seminar Series
Alan Medlar2023-02-10T16:52:27+02:00With the help of €20,000 funding from HIIT in 2022, we have set up a new collective/community called Creative Technologies to raise the quality of research in the area.
Data-driven tools can help with continuous assessment of well-being and mental health
Alan Medlar2022-08-29T11:08:29+03:00What if data of your everyday use of your phone could …
Machine Learning and Algorithms: You Scratch My Back, I’ll Scratch Yours
Alan Medlar2022-02-21T11:58:30+02:00Scaling up machine learning methods to deal with big data scenarios requires solving many challenging algorithmic problems. However, machine learning can also help speed up algorithms. A case where machine learning and algorithms research benefit each other is nearest neighbour search.
Results from the HIIT summer postdoctoral researcher call
Alan Medlar2021-11-09T12:19:00+02:00Results from the HIIT summer postdoctoral researcher call
The recent HIIT call for postdoctoral researcher and research fellow positions attracted candidates from around the world.
Harnessing FCAI research for sustainability
Alan Medlar2021-11-05T20:56:34+02:00The new program looks for ways that AI research can help us build a more sustainable future, and helps research projects communicate about their contribution.
New HIIT focus area: Foundations of Computing
Alan Medlar2021-10-28T15:20:55+03:00
Foundations of Computing is a new HIIT focus area pursuing research into fundamental methods and the mathematics of computation.
Helsinki Brain & Mind utilizes digitalization and develops AI-based brain imaging analysis
Alan Medlar2021-10-07T09:38:26+03:00In the coming years, the network in neuroscience research will focus its efforts on the development of digital solutions and innovations. The network’s new project, with a budget of over €880,000, has received substantial EU funding for the term 2021–2023.
Artificial intelligence speeds up the creation of fusion energy
Alan Medlar2021-10-06T12:41:46+03:00Fusion energy is no longer a project for the distant future. The current official EU aim is 35 years, and with AI methods, fusion is here even faster than what otherwise would be possible.
AI Finland & AI Day 2021: Reboot with AI
Alan Medlar2021-12-20T14:10:25+02:00AI Finland & AI Day 2021: Reboot with AI
AI Day is the biggest annual event highlighting the frontrunner AI research in Finland.
Linux 30 Year Jubilee Seminar
Alan Medlar2021-11-09T12:21:17+02:00Linux 30 Year Jubilee Seminar
Linux 30 year Jubilee Seminar will be held in early October 2021 as a hybrid event.
Applications to open calls highlights competitiveness of research in Helsinki ICT
Alan Medlar2021-11-09T12:10:48+02:00Applications to open calls highlights competitiveness of research positions in Helsinki ICT
Despite continuing problems in the wider labour market, the HIIT and FCAI postdoctoral calls and HICT doctoral student call remain popular with applicants.
Struggling to write up your doctoral thesis? HIIT to the rescue!
Alan Medlar2021-09-13T20:40:01+03:00Struggling to write up your doctoral thesis? HIIT to the rescue!
HIIT recently introduced a new funding instrument for doctoral students in the process of finalizing their thesis.
Novel brain model could help elucidate causes of neurodegenerative disorders
Alan Medlar2021-08-23T10:35:16+03:00Novel brain model could help elucidate causes of neurodegenerative disorders
A new brain model produces functional networks that correspond closely to those observed in Human Neuroscience data.
FCAI’s director Samuel Kaski receives major international funding for the development of AI methods
Alan Medlar2021-08-10T09:47:37+03:00
Samuel Kaski was awarded the Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowship to establish a new center of excellence.
Using visualization to support insight generation and sharing
Alan Medlar2021-06-28T20:15:06+03:00Using visualization to support insight generation and sharing
The primary purpose of visualization is to support insight. A crowdsourced study reveals interactions, their relation to insights, and the influence of personality traits on insight generation.
5G Router-enabled self-driving cars
Alan Medlar2021-05-11T11:23:40+03:005G Router-enabled self-driving cars
The 5G MOBIX project is exploring the implications of 5G networks on autonomous driving.
Virtual Touch: Tactile feedback in VR performances
Alan Medlar2021-05-11T11:14:50+03:00Virtual Touch: Tactile feedback in VR performances
The Aalto Wearable Systems Lab has been collaborating with Avatar’s Journey on the development of EVE: Virtual Touch Lab.
Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Vision
Alan Medlar2021-05-11T10:51:07+03:00Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Vision
The need for cost-effective localization systems in industry that are capable of tolerating indoor challenges demand the development of more sophisticated algorithms.