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A new project in Espoo aims to improve disparities in children's learning outcomes 鈥 with the goal of preventing social segregation
Supporting children's learning skills has a major impact on their further education and employment, among other things.
Can the impact of performing arts be measured? Researchers record applause and CO2 levels in Kaps盲kki's UKK musical
The UKK musical, produced by Music Theatre Kaps盲kki and Greta Production, is a vibrant cabaret about Finland鈥檚 political history during the era of President Kekkonen. Its impact is now being studied scientifically. The research, conducted in collaboration with Aalto University's MAGICS infrastructure, Greta Production, and Kaps盲kki, measures audience and performer experiences through innovative methods, including various sensors and surveys.
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.
A new eco-friendly method to modify cellulose for sustainable materials
Researchers at Aalto University have developed a method to modify cellulose, reducing toxic solvent use by over ten times compared to traditional methods. This innovation has potential applications in eco-friendly nanocomposites, cellulose-based membranes, and biomedical devices, supporting sustainable material development.
Vacant properties in Kouvola to be repurposed through circular economy
Aalto University students are seeking solutions to Kouvola city鈥檚 property challenges
In the future Lammi manufactures only low-carbon products 鈥 research work behind the change
This autumn, Lammin Betoni switched to manufacturing only low-carbon concrete products. The move was preceded by an extensive national LOIKKA research project lasting more than two years.
Bio-based opacifiers offer solutions to cleaner environment
The CELLIGHT project, backed by approx. 鈧1.3 million in funding from Business Finland, aims to develop cellulose-based alternatives to titanium dioxide (TiO2 ), a widely used whitener in paints, cosmetics, and coatings.
Researchers develop first carbon-negative binder material - Significant impact on emissions from infra building
Researchers have developed a binder material that can replace carbon-intensive cement
Kudos asks why we fear fungi but not microplastics
The Kudos Pavilion, a so-called 鈥渓ibrary of material relations鈥, blurs the boundaries between buildings and living organisms
On the waves of creativity exhibition at Heureka 26.9.鈥26.12.2024
Hop on the waves of creativity! On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, opens an exhibition showcasing the creativity of research at Heureka. On the waves of creativity exhibition is on display 26.9.鈥26.12.2024. The exhibition was produced by Aalto University in collaboration with Heureka.
Aalto students' public art projects featured at award-winning ANTI-Festival
Last week in Kuopio, a fascinating collection of public art projects was presented by students from Aalto University's Department of Art and Media.
The physical and digital worlds of production and internal logistics meet in a multidisciplinary TwinFlow project
Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Tampere are collaborating with companies to accelerate the data-driven business in the manufacturing industry. The joint three-year project is funded by Business Finland.
Shared imagination and the idea of waves - two new public art collections were unveiled
The art collections of Marsio and Kide buildings were published.
Aalto Distinguished Professor Tapani Vuorinen: 鈥淥nly through collaboration can we achieve greater impact鈥
Tapani Vuorinen, professor of forest products chemistry at the School of Chemical Engineering, was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor at the opening of the academic year on 3 September.
1.5-million-euro ERC grant for creating physical feedback loops in life-inspired materials awarded to Hang Zhang
Dr. Hang Zhang was granted 1.5 million euros on Thursday by the ERC to create coupled physical feedback loops in hydrogels with varying dimensions.
Everyday choices: Kristjana Adalgeirsd贸ttir, what does an architect do in a war zone?
This doctoral researcher responds to the need for a home, not just a shelter 鈥 amid the most complex humanitarian crises.
Broaden your perspective with the latest research at the Marsio exhibitions
The "Makers of the Impossible" exhibitions offer a fascinating overview of Aalto University's research and innovation.
鈥淓nhancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace鈥 - free online course available, you can register until mid-February
European EDIFY-EDU- project offers an open online course (MOOC).
Advancing robotics in harsh environments with the support of Unite! Seed Fund
The project 麓Towards fleets of robust and agile mobile robots in harsh environments麓 is led by Assistant Professor Tomasz Kucner.
Threads of tomorrow 鈥 textiles that react to light and heat
A joint Nordic project is developing light- and heat-reactive textiles. In the future, curtains will regulate room temperature, clothing will help monitor blood pressure, and cotton will clean itself in sunlight.
