News from Aalto University
Wastewater nutrients converted into clean fertiliser
A promising water technology invention combats climate change and helps waterway conservation.
Forget about cords and plugs, electric cars will be charged wirelessly: energy solutions for the future are developed in Otaniemi
Smart Otaniemi tests new ideas for a better energy future.
Using lignin to replace fossil materials
Ball-like lignin particles developed by researchers open up completely new possibilities for the utilisation of lignin.
First truly black solar modules roll off industrial production line
Joint European R&D team shows that black silicon with reflectance below 1% is ready for industrial solar panel production.
Nearly half of residents in housing companies would like to acquire solar panels – spreading requires legislative amendment
Gaps in legislation are preventing the adoption of solar PV in Finnish housing companies.
Responsibility is a core activity for more and more businesses
Progressive businesses seek to solve global challenges. SuomiAreena panel discussion will explore the criteria for sustainable business.
Dissertation: Co-creation between NGOs and companies is increasing
Non-governmental organizations have a lot to give to companies entering low-income markets. However, co-creation is bounded by unequal power-relations and different goals, shows the doctoral research of Tytti Nahi.
Master’s theses indicate: Nordic countries will not reach their road transport emissions targets based on current scenarios
The work carried out by three Aalto students gave St1 the tools it needed for its emissions discussions.
'Challenge-based learning on a new level'
The PBL East Africa project has brought new methods of teaching to partner universities in East Africa.
With an enthusiastic team, big challenges can be taken on
In the SGT Studio course’s international development projects, a Ugandan engineer and a Finnish architect can learn from each other.
The search for food safety
Students from Aalto and the University of Nairobi are examining food’s value chain from maize fields to the milk glass.
The new Magazine issue is available online
The Aalto University Magazine issue 22 examines solutions for sustainable development.
Column: Dear climate change
These thoughts were written down by Aalto University students who participated in the Climate change and me – are you anxious? debate group in spring 2018.
Mushroom farming as part of the circular economy
18 million kilos of oyster mushrooms could be grown with the spent coffee grounds Finns produce each year.
Save our lakes by eating roach
Each roach an angler pulls up also removes phosphates, a key factor in eutrophication, from the water system. These phosphates are bound in fish bones.
Academy of Finland Flagship funding for Aalto University and VTT to develop new biomaterials
Aalto University and VTT will set up a competence center to develop new materials for securing a sustainable future.
Rare metals need efficient recycling
How can the valuable ingredients of batteries be recovered? What could replace bismuth, tellurium and many other rarities? These issues are being examined by the CloseLoop project.
