Aalto the first university in Finland to sign Sustainable Development Goals Accord
By signing, Aalto commits to promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals in its activities.
Researchers are designing a digital local currency for Helsinki
Aalto University researcher Maria Joutsenvirta and Professor Pekka Nikander want to harness digital currencies as an instrument of welfare.
Innovation Camp Aarhus 2018
Aim is to co-create solutions for implementing regional smart specialisation strategies
Väre student art competition and public art invitational announced
Aalto University announced two public art competitions: an invited art competition for two cluster spaces inside Väre and for a student art work competition for a wall outside the Väre building.
Student project brings S Group information on sustainability in online retailing
Students also praised for positive attitude and independent approach to work.
Aalto University becomes a member of Climate Leadership Coalition
The organisation aims at affecting the ability of companies and society to respond to climate change.
New biomaterials can solve the challenges of sustainable development
Broad-based bio-competence is Finland's success factor for the future.
Close to 900 000 euros for water engineering research
The funds are targeted for five research projects of the Water and Environmental Engineering
Lost in the Wood(s) received ICMA Award of Excellence
Lost in the Wood(s), published by Aalto ARTS Books, has won the Award of Excellence given by the International Creative Media ICMA.
Rerouting transport research: from driverless cars to fresh thinking
Focusing research on technological development will further lock us into a motorized, private-vehicle transport system.Â
Investing in environmental friendliness improves the result for companies in the logistics sector
The Rail Baltica allows that rail freight transport can be used to handle a greater share of freight traffic.
Monitoring the world’s forests with satellite data – Assistant Professor Miina Rautiainen granted 2 million in ERC funding
Detailed knowledge on the state of forest resources and climate change can be produced through more effective interpretation of satellite images.
Aalto University welcomes the first UN Technology Innovation Lab to A Grid
The laboratory focuses on circular economy, education, peace and security, and health.
Finnish energy transition arena report launched: Experts highlight a need for a thorough renovation of the energy sector to meet global climate challenges and improve Finnish competitiveness
The use of fossil fuels needs to stop on a fast schedule, a fresh report emphasises.
The Pohjois-Tapiola Upper Secondary School landed easily on Otaniemi campus
The school collaborates with Aalto University in many ways.
Aalto University implements the art percent principle: Dipoli's new art collection
The artists of the works are Aalto University alumni and represent numerous different fields of art.
Banking sun and wind energy
How to make the storing of renewable energy cheaper and easier? If this study is successful, it will represent a major leap towards finding a solution to climate change.
Aalto establishes a Sustainability Hub to address the challenges of sustainable development
The Hub will increase multidisciplinary collaboration and promote sustainability in teaching, campus development and other operations at Aalto.
New project develops problem-based learning in East African Universities
Aalto Global Impact led project enhances multidisciplinarity and regional networks.
Aalto University Properties Ltd divests Chydenia property
Aalto University divests the property, but leases the premises until July 2019.