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Turning off the tap
There is no single solution to the shortage of water, but applying several might get the job done.
Juuso Tervo wins 2018 Manuel Barkan Memorial Award for art education
Aalto alumnus and postdoctoral researcher recognized for excellence in art education research
Researchers are designing a digital local currency for Helsinki
Aalto University researcher Maria Joutsenvirta and Professor Pekka Nikander want to harness digital currencies as an instrument of welfare.
Exhibition: 鈥淪how must go wrong鈥 examines stressing
Video installation by artist duo 55鈥98, Verna Kovanen and Krista Sepp盲l盲, will occupy the Beta Space Gallery in Otaniemi until 23 March.
Artist-in-Residence Pilvi Takala (2018): Art with your own body by misbehavin
In the Artist-in-Residence position at Aalto University, the purpose of art is to arouse questions in a cross-disciplinary manner.
"Light on White鈥 shows white glass and ceramics
The exhibition presents variations of ceramics and glass, all white.
The radical percent
Percent art will bring wellbeing, travellers and new ideas to the campus, says Art Coordinator Outi Turpeinen.
New biomaterials can solve the challenges of sustainable development
Broad-based bio-competence is Finland's success factor for the future.
Close to 900 000 euros for water engineering research
The funds are targeted for five research projects of the Water and Environmental Engineering
Lost in the Wood(s) received ICMA Award of Excellence
Lost in the Wood(s), published by Aalto ARTS Books, has won the Award of Excellence given by the International Creative Media ICMA.
Rerouting transport research: from driverless cars to fresh thinking
Focusing research on technological development will further lock us into a motorized, private-vehicle transport system.聽
Investing in environmental friendliness improves the result for companies in the logistics sector
The Rail Baltica allows that rail freight transport can be used to handle a greater share of freight traffic.
Monitoring the world鈥檚 forests with satellite data 鈥 Assistant Professor Miina Rautiainen granted 2 million in ERC funding
Detailed knowledge on the state of forest resources and climate change can be produced through more effective interpretation of satellite images.
Aalto University welcomes the first UN Technology Innovation Lab to A Grid
The laboratory focuses on circular economy, education, peace and security, and health.
Finnish energy transition arena report launched: Experts highlight a need for a thorough renovation of the energy sector to meet global climate challenges and improve Finnish competitiveness
The use of fossil fuels needs to stop on a fast schedule, a fresh report emphasises.
Design students and staff discussed ceramics in Ceramic Values conference
Students and staff presented their work and ideas about ceramics at an international conference in Stoke-on-Trent 鈥 a historical center of ceramics production.
Banking sun and wind energy
How to make the storing of renewable energy cheaper and easier? If this study is successful, it will represent a major leap towards finding a solution to climate change.
Aalto establishes a Sustainability Hub to address the challenges of sustainable development
The Hub will increase multidisciplinary collaboration and promote sustainability in teaching, campus development and other operations at Aalto.
5 million euro project could see Finland become the model country for the circular economy of metals
Effective recycling would be ecologically-friendly 鈥 and accelerate Finland's economy.
The portrait of Tuula Teeri was created by artist Marita Liulia
The portrait of Tuula Teeri, the first President of Aalto University, was unveiled at the President鈥檚 Anniversary Seminar.
