Aalto sustainability news
Campus sustainability champions, urban miners and James Bond of the circular economy in Campus Sustainability Event
As part of the national Energy Awareness Week, Campus Sustainability Team arranged a Sustainable Campus Event on Wednesday 7 October 2020. The programme was very varied and full topical themes, such as urban miners and the James Bond of the circular economy. In addition, the Campus Sustainability Champion was now selected for the fourth time.
Aalto University's 10th anniversary was celebrated on 10 October
After Aalto University President Ilkka Niemelä's greetings, Alumni Studio featured three Aalto alumni discussing sustainable development and the most pressing global challenges of our time. The event was concluded with an entertaining science show where Aalto's top researchers stepped into the limelight to explain why their research is important right now.
How to Succeed in the Ecosystem Game
Aalto University is conducting the research project for Business Finland in 2020–2022.
Circular Design Challenge Competition teams selected
The Circular Design Challenge Competition launched by Aalto University, Geological Survey of Finland GTK, Natural Resources Institute Luke, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE and VTT in May collected altogether 26 cross-organizational ideas. Nine teams received funding to develop their idea into a concept or proposal.
Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation granted Aalto University EUR 10.5 million to establish a bioinnovation centre
The centre will accelerate the transition to a circular economy and bioeconomy, and create opportunities for sustainable economic growth in Finland.
Open-minded innovations from young people improve the life of our planet
The Millennium Youth Prize competition organised by Aalto University and Technology Academy Finland inspires teenagers to become involved in technology and innovation. The youth hold the key to a better future - after all, innovations are born from bold, new thinking.
Let’s all be Urban Miners!
Do you have an old, redundant cell phone at home? It won’t matter if it is broken, you can still bring it to IT Service Desk to be recycled!
What is the Future of Digital Product Passports for ICT Devices?
An ITP and Technology Industries of Finland collaboration studied how a Digital Product Passport could increase circular economy.
Aalto Sustainability Hub launches new Green Nudge Team programme for students
The Green Nudge Team programme is currently looking for students interested in a meaningful and hands-on way to contribute to sustainability at Aalto University.
Designs for a Cooler Planet: ‘The Race’ theme calls for action
Collaboration between designers, researchers and stakeholders can lead to better solutions for society and the environment.
Course descriptions complemented with information about Sustainable Development Goals
The course offerings of Aalto University have been analysed from the Sustainable Development Goals point of view. The new course descriptions include information about which sustainable development themes are part of the course content.
Solve the SDGs hackathon aims to change the world in 48 hours
Aalto Ventures Program and Junction created a sustainability-themed online hackathon together.
Who is the Aalto University Campus Sustainability Champion 2020? Submit your nomination!
Who or what has helped in reaching Aalto University’s sustainable development goals? Enter a suggestion by 24 Sep.
Business students have a positive attitude towards sustainable development
According to researchers, awareness of students’ values and attitudes is crucial for the development of teaching.
New survey: 75% of single-family house owners would pay more for an environmentally friendly home
Up to 75% of Finnish single-family house residents would be willing to pay more for a home that promotes sustainable development.
Engaging with materiality and colour through biocolourants
The BioColour project organizes a broad audience event on Monday 17.8, concentrating on different points of view on materiality and colour. Julia Lohmann, designer and Professor of Practice in Aalto University, is one of the project’s researchers and a speaker in the event.
We will soon enter the new strategy period – learn more about the cross-cutting themes
Sustainable solutions, radical creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset are reflected in everything that we do.
Circular Design Challenge Competition seeks new solutions
Finnish research organisations are looking to pool resources to create new, sustainable and significant business opportunities in the circular economy.
Designs for a Cooler Planet — Helsinki Design Week 2020
Helsinki Design Week at Otaniemi showcases inspiring future designs related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
