News from innovation ecosystem
5G technology offers productivity benefits to companies and accelerated employment paths for students all around the world
Aalto University is a focal point for 5G competence and applications.
Vibrant living environments are created through more inclusive, sustainable and aesthetic design
Aalto University's New European Bauhaus event sought bold perspectives on multidisciplinary and systemic change.
How should governments offer subsidies for clean-energy heating?
New study from Finland shows heat pump benefits don’t necessarily go to those who benefit most
Regional and adaptive targeting of vaccinations can be advantageous – Researchers examine effective vaccination strategies for coronavirus pandemic
New study models the age structure of those being vaccinated and contact between Finnish regions during the pandemic
Warm ice may fracture differently than cold ice
New study suggests old rules on how ice breaks may not always hold up
Acoustic solutions made from natural fibres can reduce buildings’ carbon footprints
Aalto University researchers discovered that wood-based pulp fibres are also well-suited for making acoustic materials.
New Standards exhibition will open 20 May in Venice Architecture Biennale
Finland’s exhibition presents collaboration between the timber industry and architects to alleviate the housing shortage during the World War II and reconstruction.
Research project assesses accessibility legislation and policy needs in the built environment
The study reviews existing legislation on accessibility in the built environment from the perspective of the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Ecofriendly chemicals can actually improve mineral processing
Nontoxic and biodegradable cellulose-based compound accelerates the mineral separation processes and reduces the use of other chemicals
Professor Shankar Balasubramanian and Professor David Klenerman win Millennium Technology Prize
The technology has a huge transformative impact in the fields of genomics, medicine and biology.
The Aalto ENG Teaching Forum discussed well-being and resilience
The Teaching Forum of the School of Engineering on 10 May 2021 presented ideas and tips that support well-being. The ideas raised by the themes of the day were also discussed together.
What archaeological objects have been found in different parts of Finland? Researchers have developed FindSampo to bring together the discoveries made by citizens
FindSampo portal prototype, opened for public use on May 17th, 2021, contains information on thousands of discoveries made by citizens and the Finnish Heritage Agency in the archaeological catalogue application after 2015
The annual Sustainability Reporting Awards Finland is now open for entries
Success in the competition is a hallmark of reporting quality.
Climate change threatens one-third of global food production
New estimates show that if greenhouse gases continue growing at current rates, large regions at risk of being pushed into climate conditions in which no food is grown today.
One euro for every student—how should Aalto University spend it? Submit your ideas by 30.5.2021
This year, Aalto University is trying something new: Inviting students to decide how to use 12 000 euros of the university budget.
Let ceramics challenge you at the EMMA Museum
The newly opened exhibition reflects on our relationship to ceramics, clay and the environment.
AI learns to type on a phone like humans
Computational model precisely replicates eye and finger movements of touchscreen users -- could lead to better auto-correct and keyboard usability for unique needs
Multi-story buildings made of wood sell for 9% more than other construction
Study shows for first time that wood construction is economically feasible
Low level of education the clearest common feature behind payment defaults
Payment defaults are also more frequent among families with children and the recently divorced and their accumulation is common especially among young people and those with credit card and instalment payment debt, according to a recent study.
Evading the uncertainty principle in quantum physics
New technique gets around 100-year-old rule of quantum physics for the first time
