/en/listing/215256/feed News listing en /en/news/pollinators-tiny-helpers-in-the-work-for-biodiversity Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:58:36 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1319572 at /en Bee-assisted biomonitoring has started on the Otaniemi campus. Campus Sustainability Living environments University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Campus University Mehiläispesä Humblebee Aallon kampuksella /en/news/groundbreaking-grant-model-supporting-student-sustainability-projects-wins-award-in-new-york Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:04:20 +0000 Katja Rönkkö 1319788 at /en Sustainability Action Booster grant model, developed by Aalto University, has received a prestigious international recognition from an UN-affiliated educational initiative. The model funds students' own experiments, ideas, and prototypes, and is now being praised for its bold, student-centered approach. Sustainability aaltobizsustainability Press releases Sustainability Action Boosterin hankekoordinaattori Jasmin Järvinen vastaanotti palkinnon New Yorkissa. /en/news/sustainability-in-action-recycling-campaign-at-aalto-university-continues Wed, 07 May 2025 07:03:48 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1312045 at /en The recycling campaign across the entire Aalto community was launched in October 2024. Campus Sustainability University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate materials recycling solutions for sustainability sustainability Campus University Jätettä Ämmässuolla /en/news/low-emission-local-energy-enhances-campus-energy-self-sufficient Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:13:11 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1306973 at /en The solution relies on combining local production and the district heating system, as well as low-temperature and cooling networks. Campus Sustainability Aalto University Campus & Real Estate sustainability renewable energy Campus Ilmakuva kampuksesta /en/news/aalto-university-secures-funding-for-critical-green-transition-research Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:27:07 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1293711 at /en Granted by the Research Council of Finland, the funding will accelerate research in energy systems, microelectronics and sustainable cities Sustainability Academy of Finland -Research Council of Finland Cooperation Research & Art Ilmakuva modernista kaupunkimiljööstä, jossa on viherkattoisia ja aurinkopaneelein varustettuja rakennuksia veden äärellä. /en/news/the-aalto-co-educator-team-continues-to-shape-a-sustainable-future Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:29:38 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1274331 at /en Since its establishment in 2021, the Aalto Co-educator (ACE) team has played a key role in implementing Aalto University’s “Shaping a Sustainable Future” strategy. As the first phase concludes, the ACE team is restructuring to continue its mission of supporting Aalto’s teaching community. Sustainability Teacher services sustainability Press releases Aalto-Co-Educator-Team-2025 /en/news/business-is-sustainability-and-sustainability-is-business Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:07:46 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1268696 at /en The year 2024 can be called the year of sustainability, as the School of Business continued to strongly promote sustainability in its research, teaching and other activities, which was also recognised with awards Sustainability aaltobizsustainability responsibility sustainability sustainable economy Awards and Recognition Research & Art Studies A bee in a flower /en/news/aaltos-new-community-built-sauna-floats-on-repurposed-wind-turbine-blades Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:30:46 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1249246 at /en Aalto-born Reverlast is transforming old wind turbine blades into durable floating structures designed to withstand even harsh marine conditions Innovations Sustainability circular economy Campus Ilmakuva laiturista, jossa kelluva sauna, pieni vene laiturilla ja kaislikkoinen ranta puineen. /en/news/the-school-of-business-approach-to-sustainability-in-business-education-stands-out-in-europe Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:57:32 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1235851 at /en With over 30-year history of research in sustainability topics, we can back up the classroom experience with top level research, Dean Timo Korkeamäki says Sustainability aaltobizstudies aaltobizsustainability aaltobizresearch sustainability responsibility Research & Art Kolme opiskelijaa ryhmätyön äärellä /en/news/auditors-expertise-in-climate-risks-affects-the-quality-of-the-clients-climate-risk-disclosures Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:27:35 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1234546 at /en The study was carried out in international cooperation with universities from several countries Sustainability aaltobizsustainability aaltobizresearch Research & Art A woman wearing a black jacket sits by a table in room, with sunlight beaming down from the windows above. She sits by the table looking at her laptop while holding onto a pen. A tablet and notebook lay open near the laptop. Pic by Kalle Kataila / Aalto University /en/news/student-driven-projects-to-become-campus-sustainability-champions Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:08:04 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1219791 at /en This year, two student-led projects were selected as Campus Sustainability Champions. The awards were presented at the annual ACRE Day on 9 October 2024. Campus Sustainability Aalto University Campus & Real Estate All students Awards and Recognition Campus Campus Sustainability Champion 2024 voittajat /en/news/the-ice-whisperers Thu, 29 Aug 2024 06:48:21 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1180266 at /en Professor Jukka Tuhkuri studies ice in Otaniemi and around the world. Ice has fundamentally changed – we’ve messed up, he says. Now we need to understand what that means for humanity. Research Aalto Ice Tank Aalto University Magazine climate change Aalto Magazine Kaksi tutkijaa kairaa jäätä /en/news/vibrant-and-refreshing-campus-forests-autumn-forestry-maintenance-begin Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:11:22 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1173331 at /en Forestry work will be carried out in autumn 2024, including the trimming of old trees and branches. Campus Sustainability Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Otaniemi Campus University Lahopuu ja metsä /en/news/submit-your-nomination-for-the-campus-sustainability-champion-2024 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:20:09 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1164971 at /en The search for Campus Sustainability Champion is on again, submit your nomination! Campus Sustainability Studies Aalto University Campus & Real Estate All students Otaniemi Campus Campus Sustainability Champion 2024 /en/news/climate-action-plans-of-the-six-largest-cities-in-finland-compared-densification-alone-is-not-enough Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:47:52 +0000 Pirita Posti 1166566 at /en Aalto University researchers showed that even though the importance of urban green is growing, densifying the urban structure is still a mantra for climate work that is not questioned. Living environments Sustainability climate change construction Press releases Iso kaupunkirakennus, jonka edessä puita ja muita kasveja. /en/news/key-skills-for-sustainability-experts-collaboration-and-communication Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:49:45 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1121556 at /en As industries increasingly focus on sustainability, the demand for sustainability expertise is growing. But what specific skills do employers seek in sustainability experts? Sustainability sustainability teachers teaching development Cooperation 6 roundtable speakers standing together /en/news/sustainability-science-days-gathers-record-participation-next-years-theme-will-be-breaking-the Fri, 14 Jun 2024 08:59:25 +0000 Katja Rönkkö 1108781 at /en Finland's largest sustainability research and innovation event brought together over 1,500 experts from over a hundred different countries. The event was organized at Aalto University and the University of Helsinki this year in cooperation with the world's largest sustainability congress, SRI. Sustainability Press releases Esiintyjiä tapahtumassa /en/news/graduate-sustainability-competencies-and-influence-in-the-workplace-aalto-universitys-latest Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:15:18 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1027906 at /en Aalto University's Meeri Karvinen successfully defends her doctoral dissertation, February 2024. Sustainability Research ENG, Doctoral Programmes Press releases Picture of leaves in water. /en/news/aalto-university-funds-students-sustainability-actions-with-tens-of-thousands-in-a-year-this-is Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:10:30 +0000 Jasmin Järvinen 1027156 at /en Aalto University’s Sustainability Action Booster is a pioneering grant designed to support student-owned sustainability actions on campus and beyond. Aalto stories Sustainability All students grants Campus University Photo collage of some of the actions funded by the Sustainability Action Booster grant /en/news/new-aalto-wide-sustainability-minor-a-major-achievement Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:00:00 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 994466 at /en Aalto’s cross-disciplinary, sustainability-focused minor, ‘Sustainable Use of Natural Resources’ is a culmination of over a year of planning and creative collaboration among faculty. Sustainability Teaching education cooperation strategic co-operation Cooperation Minor development team participates in minor planning meeting