News from innovation ecosystem
Strategic Plan on Batteries to support the clean energy transition in Europe
The European Commission has identified batteries as a strategic value chain.
EIT InnoEnergy signs investment agreement with Hardt Hyperloop
On Friday 29 March, EIT InnoEnergy and Hardt Hyperloop officially signed an investment agreement.
EIT Urban Mobility call for proposals 2020
The call for proposals for EIT Urban Mobility 2020 is now open and the call closes on May 17.
Starting Point of Wellbeing continues
Starting Point of Wellbeing continues to give students advice and guidance on services related to wellbeing from September onwards.
Renewable energy research gets a significant donation
Finnish Petroleum and Biofuels Association donates EUR 240 000 to renewable energy research at Aalto University.
AYY crowns Manta on the eve of the first of May
Wappu appeal ongoing to raise funds for mental health work.
Aalto University fashion students to reveal their sustainable visions for the future
From recycled materials to Ioncell fabric, Aalto fashion design will light up the Fashion Meets Sustainability event in Paris
Fortum and Aalto University tighten their cooperation
3-year Memorandum of Understanding aims to promote bioeconomy and circular economy.
What the Finnish concept of sisu can offer the world
First study dedicated to the world-famous concept: sisu can help people exceed preconceived limitations, but can be detrimental when used unwisely
€32 million funding boost for Smart Cities Research in Tallinn & Helsinki
Smart Cities Centre of Excellence to be established as a joint project between Tallinn University of Technology and Aalto University
Aalto University ranked 5th in partnership in THE University Impact Ranking
The overall ranking of Aalto University was 19th. The international Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings assess universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Shaking up Tech – a runaway success in 2018 – is expanding across Finland
Last year Shaking Up Tech, which encourages women to enter the field of technology, was fully booked in an hour. Thanks to the event’s expansion, more than 400 high school students can attend this year.
Changing how a country types
France adopts new keyboard standard created with state-of-the-art algorithm
Nominations for the 2020 Millennium Technology Prize open
The prize is Finland's tribute to innovations for a better life. Nomination period for one of the world’s most important awards for a ground-breaking innovation runs until 31 July 2019.
Trial access: Times Higher Education
We have Times Higher Education on trial until April 27th 2019.
Prodeko Purpose Hackathon aims to save the planet
As well as aiming to fix the programmer shortage, topics on the 5 April event will also include the accountability of the construction industry, climate change, and the net impact of companies.
Tips for environmentally friendlier travel
Our passengers are increasingly concerned about the carbon footprint of travel, and especially flights. Travelling has already been cut down to some extent for financial reasons, but it cannot be avoided altogether. Here are some practical tips on how each passenger can minimize the environmental impact of travel before and during the trip.
Sustainable mindset as a competence of future Aalto graduate?
Annukka Jyrämä's insights on sustainable mindset.
New resources – all Knovel subject collections now available
Aalto users can now access all 35 Knovel subject collections.
Dissertation: Pursuing returns or supporting a cause? Investors are choosing equity crowdfunding for various reasons
The success of equity crowdfunding campaigns depends on many factors, such as campaign characteristics, the company's ability to leverage its networks and how easily understandable the products are, demonstrates a recent doctoral dissertation.
