Innovation ecosystem news
Students at the world鈥檚 edge
Students of the Sustainable Global Technologies studio course talk about their experiences in Mexico, Uganda and the island of Lesbos on 16 May.
From everyday ideas to innovations in health care
Technology and the challenges of everyday life meet in innovation workshops organised in connection with the Health Capital Helsinki collaboration.
Awarded method makes textile fibre from waste cotton
A greener textile industry requires expertise in chemistry, design and economy, stresses Herbert Sixta who leads the development of Ioncell-F.
A process revolutionising cotton recycling wins the H&M Global Change Award
The Ioncell-F鈩 process adapted for the conversion of waste-cotton into new textile was awarded as one of five winners among 2,700 proposals.
Better public services developed with focus and speed in Hackathon
Course helps towards the digitalisation of the public sector, formation of a culture of experimentation, and renewal of teaching methods.
鈥淭he way we work is our most important innovation鈥
Innovation evangelist and pioneer Curt Carlson is a passionate believer of collaboration when creating new innovations.
Aalto Magazine focuses on the theme of global business operations
Aalto University Magazine 15 examines international business activities and related education in a changing global operating environment.
Fortune favours the brave 鈥 both in science and entrepreneurship
Aalto University boosted entrepreneurial spirit at a Morocco-based conference promoting peace in the Middle East.
Sustainable development to be further integrated to teaching
According to Nordic universities, sustainable development should be further integrated not only to campuses but also to teaching.
Students developed Otaniemi waterfront walkway
Multidisciplinary urban planning course brought together students and leading experts from the Aalto and the other Nordic countries.
Everyday choices: Pauliina Ilmonen, can you tolerate uncertainty?
Ilmonen, Assistant Professor of Statistics, would not shun risks even if cattle started falling down from the sky.
Universities demand closer cooperation to stop climate change
Universities challenge ministers in COP21 to acknowledge the role of research and education in stopping climate change.
Aalto University Magazine 14 out now
The Aalto University Magazine issue 14 examines health technology, a sector undergoing powerful growth.
Carbon-neutral Otaniemi will get a boost from the Climate-KIC project
Innovations and smart companies now occupy the key position in the prevention of climate change.
Startup contest Idea Challenge kicks off
The EIT ICT Labs offers significant benefits for the laureates of this pan-European contest.
International students praise Aalto: the best place to study ICT entrepreneurship!
The first students graduated from the EIT ICT Labs Master School thank Aalto for creating an excellent environment to study ICT entrepreneurship.
Aalto received 4.7 millions funding from Academy of Finland
4.1 million euros for New Energy research projects and 600 000 euros for arctic research.
The Energy Garage is open for business!
The Energy Garage is open to everyone, regardless of their degree programme or academic background.