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Students can see information on sustainable development goals in the course descriptions

The School of Business offers the largest number of courses in topics related to the goal of promoting Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Studies
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Miesopiskelija ja kannettava tietokone. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Unto Rautio

New journals and e-book titles from Springer Nature 2021

New Springer Nature e-resources recently added to the Learning Centre’s collections.
Studies
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Learning Centre graphics

Professor Kari Tammi’s group develops digital twins for industrial use

A digital twin refers to a virtual model of a machine, equipment or even a whole production plant.
Research & Art
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Professor Kari Tammi

How to Successfully Change the Construction Sector for the Better

The construction industry is undergoing a transformation to become more productive, sustainable, and customer-oriented. Aalto University is now exploring how to make this change successful and permanent.
Research & Art
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Change-in-construction-1

Best student paper award for Risto Ojala for an innovative way of improving traffic safety with pedestrian localisation

IEEE Finland Section awarded Risto Ojala, a student at Aalto University, with the best student journal paper award 2020
Awards and Recognition, Studies
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Risto Ojala

Aalto University establishes a unique professorship in ownership

The professorship, established with donated funds, promotes high-quality academic research and teaching as well as Finnish ownership expertise and the culture of ownership.
Press releases
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Kuvassa näkyy Aalto-yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu talvella dronella kuvattuna. Kuvan otti Roope Kiviranta Aalto-yliopistosta.

A magnetic twist to graphene

By combining ferromagnets and two rotated layers of graphene, researchers open up a new platform for strongly interacting states using graphene’s unique quantum degree of freedom
Research & Art
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Twisted graphene sheets give rise to electrons with exotic properties

Sustainability in Business (SUB) group awarded funding to research transition risks for low-carbon shipping and aviation

The newly funded T-Risk research project aims to shed light on transition risks in the maritime and aviation sectors, crucial for global trade and transportation.
Research & Art
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Shipping port

Associate Professor Heikki Remes: Towards sustainable high-strength marine structures

"In my research field in marine technology, sustainability means light, strong, large structures with less material and resources", he says.
Research & Art
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Installation Talks, Heikki Remes

How did Runeberg's career progress? AcademySampo helps find the answer from a huge amount of data

With the help of the new AcademySampo portal, one can easily find information about people who registered to study at the university in Finland between the 1640s and 1890s
Press releases
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Kopio Albert Edelfeltin maalauksesta "Turun akatemian vihkiäiskulkue" Helsingin yliopiston juhlasalissa

Aalto's art books gain international recognition

Four publications published by Aalto ARTS Books have been awarded in the ICMA Awards international competition for creative media.
Awards and Recognition
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Aalto Arts Books Icma-palkitut kirjat

Edible shock- and heat-resistant wood foam could replace plastic packaging

A new bio-based material could replace substances such as Styrofoam and bubble wrap. Artificial intelligence is being used to the development of the material.
Press releases
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Because of its lightness, its heat insulation properties, and its strength, the foam material can also be used for insulation in buildings if it is both resistant to humidity and fire safe. Picture: Mikko Raskinen.

Digital services have a greater carbon footprint than aviation does – research project aims at reducing ICT environmental impact

A new research project by Aalto University and LUT University examines the utilisation of surplus heat from data centres and the design of more efficient digital services, for example.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Person sitting on a pink couch in front of a big window holding a laptop

Sustainable optical fibres developed from methylcellulose

Researchers from Tampere University and Aalto University have developed optical fibres from methylcellulose, a commonly used cellulose derivative. The finding opens new avenues to short-distance optical fibres using sustainable and environmentally benign fibre processing. The finding was published in the journal Small
Research & Art
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Luonnoskuva valokuiduista. Kuva: Ville Hynninen and Nonappa.

Professor Matti Kummu: How to provide enough sustainable food for all?

'Countries have different opportunities to reach sustainability in food supply, but a global U-turn is needed', he emphasises.
Research & Art
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Installation Talks, Matti Kummu

New strategy for the School of Business

New vision and mission statements and the four strategic initiatives will guide the School’s activities throughout 2021–2024.
University
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Entrance, Ekonominaukio 1, photo by Unto Rautio

Food export restrictions by a few countries could skyrocket global food crop prices

Global shocks such as COVID-19 call for improved political decisions and accountability to secure food for everyone
Press releases, Research & Art
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Photo of crop by Tim Mossholder from Pexels

From picoseconds to decades: modelling materials for future energy

Professor Andrea Sand tells us about her work modelling how radiation affects materials, and how this can help develop new energy sources for the future
Appointments, Research & Art
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Professor Sand on the left, with one her simulations on the right

‘Materials shape our understanding of the environment’

Dissertation of the Month: Bilge AktaÅŸ believes that if we start paying more attention to what happens in the world beyond humans, we can start repairing our relationship with the environment.
Research & Art
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Tummatukkainen nainen katsoo suoraan kameraan, hänellä on punainen mekko yllään ja taustalla vaalea seinä

Professor Matti Rossi received the 2020 AIS Fellow Award

The AIS Fellow Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the information systems discipline.
Awards and Recognition
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Professori Matti Rossi. Kuva: Mortti Saarnia / Aalto-yliopisto