Winners in the campusart competition rooted in bioart and quantum physics
Laura Piispanen, Noora Heiskanen, Jenna Ahonen and Ayda Grisiute convinced the jury with their creativity.
Distribution rights system will raise fuel prices - compensation for people with low income will only require a fraction of the revenue from system
Economists developed possible compensation models based on extensive person and vehicle data. The report was published at a Ministry of Transport and Communications webinar on 27 October.
A spark to change the world - Aalto alumnas' startup helps people make climate-positive choices
In the future, personal climate action will be as natural as personal finance is today.
More tips for using your new access token
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Joan Lofgren: Hybrid course ensures the students can complete the course whether they are on campus or not
This academic year started in very different circumstances than usually. Joan Lofgren, the Director of the Bachelor’s Program in International Business, teaches the Global Business Environment course to first-year students at Mikkeli Campus. This year the course was delivered using a hybrid format due to the COVID-19 situation.
Argumenta project for the professorship of history of architecture and architectural conservation
The project aims at deepening and increasing public discussion and societal impact on the fate of the modern building stock.
Hollywood costume design goes sustainable
A textile artist sees natural materials as the future for costumes in television and film.
Nordic project to enhance circularity of textiles
Doubling the life of textiles will reduce the climate impact by 40-50%. Still most of the used textiles generated in the Nordic region is incinerated instead of being reused, remanufactured and recycled. To enhance circularity of textiles a two-year Nordic project has been initiated.
Master's student Noah Peysson: ‘I learnt problem solving from the holistic aspect of the Creative Sustainability programme’
The program also helped me develop a more critical perspective on the information and solutions that are given to us.
Turning wastewater nutrients into fertiliser
The NPHarvest process allows for the recovery of nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater.
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.
Delivery of packages in Otaniemi transfers to A Bloc
Posti's parcel locker will start operating in K-Market Otaniemi on Monday, 12 October, and Lehtipiste's Pakettipiste parcel locker on the second floor of A Bloc in October on week 43.
Otaniemi already has 1,800 metres of track
The construction of Jokeri Light Rail is under way in Otaniemi. A total of 1,800 metres of track has already been laid on Maarintie, Maarinrannatie and on Lahdenpohjanraitio next to Ring Road I.
How to Succeed in the Ecosystem Game
Aalto University is conducting the research project for Business Finland in 2020–2022.
Working at Aalto University – From the USA to Mikkeli
Director of the Bachelor’s Program in International Business, Joan Lofgren, enjoys the opportunities Aalto University has offered for developing professionally since she started leading the program at the Mikkeli Campus in fall 2009.
New terrace to be added to Otaniemi’s shopping centre
The terrace will be located at the front of the building in front of the covered corridor and will be completed on the same schedule as the rest of the renovation project in spring 2021.
Artist group IC-98’s staircase artwork Mare Tranquillitatis has been installed at Aalto University
The artwork makes the three spiral staircases of the School of Business a zone of tranquillity and silence.
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.
