A selection of Aalto University Magazine articles | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/140801/feed News listing en Finland’s smallest large carnivore seeks new forests – remote sensing supports wolverine conservation /en/news/finlands-smallest-large-carnivore-seeks-new-forests-remote-sensing-supports-wolverine-conservation Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:20:14 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1336589 at /en Satellite data and snow track surveys reveal that wolverines have returned to Southern Finland. While the national population is growing, the species remains endangered. A new study sheds light on the forest environments that support its survival. Research Aalto University Magazine geoinformatics remote sensing Aalto Magazine Research & Art Kaksi sinistä eläimen tassunjälkeä mustilla ääriviivoilla valkoisella taustalla. Student innovators seal a new future for silicon /en/news/student-innovators-seal-a-new-future-for-silicon Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:13:34 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1335954 at /en The Product Development Project course pairs multi-disciplinary student teams with industrial partners to find sustainable solutions to real-world problems. Innovations Design Collaboration Aalto University Magazine Product Development Project (PdP) Aalto Magazine Cooperation Kaksi ihmistä seisoo suuren näytön edessä, jossa näkyy geometrisia, punaisia ja valkoisia muotoja. Everyday choices: Talvikki Hovatta, what is a relativistic jet? /en/news/everyday-choices-talvikki-hovatta-what-is-a-relativistic-jet Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:30:20 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1334085 at /en Senior Scientist Hovatta explores the mysteries of the universe at Aalto University’s Metsähovi Radio Observatory. Research Aalto University Magazine Metsähovi Radio Observatory space research Aalto Magazine Research & Art Nainen istuu katolla, ison geodeettisen kupolin edessä. Taustalla näkyy puita. On the go: A new life for an old blade /en/news/on-the-go-a-new-life-for-an-old-blade Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:08:38 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1333658 at /en Startup Reverlast repurposes discarded wind turbine blades into durable floating docks, the first of which supports a beloved community sauna on the university’s shoreline. Sustainability Entrepreneurship Aalto University Magazine start-ups Aalto Magazine A person standing by the water, wearing swimming trunks. Meet-up: Nice to meet you, Helena Aspelin! /en/news/meet-up-nice-to-meet-you-helena-aspelin Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:14:22 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1333654 at /en Doctoral researcher Helena Aspelin is developing a protein-based adhesive derived from the DNA of barnacles and mussels. Research Aalto University Magazine Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems excellence units Aalto Magazine Research & Art Tieteilijä, jolla on turkoosit käsineet, työskentelee laboratoriossa, joka on täynnä erilaisia ​​laitteita ja astioita. What will tomorrow’s infrastructure be made of? /en/news/what-will-tomorrows-infrastructure-be-made-of Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:09:43 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1332755 at /en Construction remains a major climate culprit, yet it could also hold the key to cutting emissions. Change is already underway in infrastructure materials, as researchers, cities and companies work together to find more sustainable – even carbon-storing – ways to build. Living environments Innovations Research Aalto University Magazine infrastructures materials construction Aalto Magazine Research & Art Kaksi paidatonta miestä peitettynä valkoisella ja harmaalla savella, kasvokkain neutraalilla taustalla. Aalto University Magazine explores acts of change /en/news/aalto-university-magazine-explores-acts-of-change Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:53:27 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1333449 at /en In its September issue, Aalto University Magazine highlights people and ideas that break routines and create change – from science to construction, from food to new materials. University Aalto University Magazine Aalto Magazine Henkilö lukee lehteä, kaksi muuta kopiota lasipöydällä, taustalla ruskea sohva, jossa on tyynyjä. Alum Maija Itkonen shapes food and businesses: ‘I want to do things that I can direct my passion towards’ /en/news/alum-maija-itkonen-shapes-food-and-businesses-i-want-to-do-things-that-i-can-direct-my-passion Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:18:52 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1332341 at /en Maija Itkonen, CEO of Onego Bio, is known for popularising the meat alternative Pulled Oats and now also for egg protein made without chickens. She believes business can change the world for the better. Business and economics Careers Design Entrepreneurship Aalto University Magazine Alumni stories AlumniWeekend IDBM alumni design Aalto Magazine Henkilö seisoo sisätiloissa valkoisen tason ääressä korkeiden ikkunoiden edessä, yllään mustat vaatteet ja kengät. Five things: Origami unfolds in many ways /en/news/five-things-origami-unfolds-in-many-ways Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:37:21 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1329829 at /en The word ori means ‘folded’ and kami means ‘paper’ in Japanese. Origami refers to both the traditional Japanese art of paper folding and to the object it produces. At Aalto University, this centuries-old technique finds applications across a variety of disciplines. Here are five examples: Art and Creative Practices Research Teaching Aalto Junior Aalto University Magazine DNA design materials mathematics nanoengineering Aalto Magazine Monimutkainen, suuri valkoisista paperirakenteista koostuva taideteos, jossa erilaisia kierteitä ja käyriä tummalla taustalla. Meet-up: Nice to meet you, Anna Marushchak! /en/news/meet-up-nice-to-meet-you-anna-marushchak Mon, 26 May 2025 10:40:27 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1316617 at /en The Aalto scholarship programme made it possible for this Ukrainian who fled the war to study at the School of Business. Donations Studies Aalto University Magazine donation targets Aalto Magazine Studies Henkilö nojaa puukaiteeseen leveällä portaikolla modernissa rakennuksessa, jossa on useita kerroksia ja lasisia väliseiniä. Everyday choices: Viktar Asadchy, how do you control light? /en/news/everyday-choices-viktar-asadchy-how-do-you-control-light Wed, 21 May 2025 10:09:19 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1315615 at /en This Associate Professor of Electromagnetics manipulates and directs light with materials. Materials and natural resources Research Aalto University Magazine Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering electronics Aalto Magazine Research & Art Mies, jolla on tummat hiukset, pukutakki ja paita, katsoo itseään peilistä. ESA funding for the space business /en/news/esa-funding-for-the-space-business Fri, 16 May 2025 09:54:19 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1314647 at /en The European Space Agency’s new innovation programme in Otaniemi helps Finnish companies commercialise inventions, leverage satellite data and strengthen their position in the industry. Collaboration Entrepreneurship Innovations Aalto University Magazine Startup Center entrepreneurship innovations satellites space research start-ups Aalto Magazine Cooperation Värikäs maaston kartta interferometrisestä vaiheesta 19.–20. tammikuuta 2025, eri sävyjä. What windows does the Nokia Design Archive open? /en/news/what-windows-does-the-nokia-design-archive-open Wed, 14 May 2025 12:07:05 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1314326 at /en Early this year, news spread worldwide about the opening of Nokia’s design history at Aalto University – an extraordinary collection in both its richness and authenticity. The materials offer unique opportunities for research across various academic disciplines. Design Research Aalto University Magazine Archives Nokia design Aalto Magazine Research & Art A network visualisation of the Nokia Design Archive. Includes keyword search, filters, and a histogram of dates from 1992-2014. Wool electronics and orange peel clothing being created in Bioinnovation Center /en/news/wool-electronics-and-orange-peel-clothing-being-created-in-bioinnovation-center Wed, 14 May 2025 06:56:38 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1314143 at /en Doctoral researchers at Aalto University Bioinnovation Center discuss accelerating the sustainable bioeconomy, the importance of collaboration and bold entrepreneurial dreams. Materials and natural resources Research Aalto University Magazine Bioinnovation center CHEM, Doctoral Programmes tohtorikoulutus Aalto Magazine Research & Art Erilaisia tekstuurisia ja värikkäitä kangasnäytteitä, kuten valkoinen, ruskea, sininen, punainen, beige ja vihreä, aseteltuna valkoiselle pinnalle. Alum Salla Vainio: An exceptional generalist /en/news/alum-salla-vainio-an-exceptional-generalist Mon, 12 May 2025 13:58:59 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1313994 at /en Little did a young business student know that the most valuable lessons of her career wouldn’t come from lectures but from student union work. Over the years, Salla Vainio has found herself in many extraordinary situations in leadership roles around the world. Aalto stories Careers University Aalto University Magazine Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Aalto Magazine Hymyilevä henkilö, jolla on oranssi takki ja mustat hanskat, pitelee kirjaa nimeltä 'ART'. The refreshed Aalto University Magazine follows the money /en/news/the-refreshed-aalto-university-magazine-follows-the-money Wed, 07 May 2025 13:47:13 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1313208 at /en The May issue explores the relationship between the university and money. University Aalto University Magazine Aalto Magazine Puun takana seisova henkilö pitelee kahta vaaleanpunaista aikakauslehteä, taustalla rakennus. Will future experts be educated with fewer euros? /en/news/will-future-experts-be-educated-with-fewer-euros Wed, 07 May 2025 08:03:57 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1312778 at /en Universities struggle with shrinking funding while expectations continue to rise. New revenue streams and broad societal support are more critical than ever. Donations University Aalto University Magazine donating endowment politics Aalto Magazine University Kollaasi: punatiilinen rakennus epäsäännöllisine ikkunoineen, kirkas atrium korkeilla seinillä, valoa heijastava valkoinen pintakuvio. Unravelling the mysteries of space /en/news/unravelling-the-mysteries-of-space Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:03:27 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1213751 at /en Located in Kirkkonummi, southern Finland, Metsähovi Radio Observatory collects information on the Sun, quasars, and black holes, while training space scientists of the future. Technology and engineering Research Aalto University Magazine Metsähovi Radio Observatory space research Aalto Magazine Metsähovin tutkimusaseman alue rakennuksineen kuvattuna ylhäältä päin syksyisessä maisemassa metsän keskellä. The new Aalto University Magazine showcases the makers of the impossible /en/news/the-new-aalto-university-magazine-showcases-the-makers-of-the-impossible Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:47:26 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1181236 at /en The theme of the September issue aligns with the exhibitions opening on campus. University Aalto University Magazine Aalto Magazine Uuden Aalto University Magazinen suomenkielisiä ja englanninkielisiä numeroita kuvattuna Otaniemen urheilukentän juoksuradalla. Everyday choices: Kristjana Adalgeirsdóttir, what does an architect do in a war zone? /en/news/everyday-choices-kristjana-adalgeirsdottir-what-does-an-architect-do-in-a-war-zone Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:23:04 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1185826 at /en This doctoral researcher responds to the need for a home, not just a shelter – amid the most complex humanitarian crises. Living environments Arts and design Aalto University Magazine Department of Architecture Aalto Magazine Research & Art Kristjana Adalgeirsdottir kuvattuna talon kiviseinää vasten, talo on väriltään vaaleanpunainen, kuvassa on myös ikkuna.