News from Aalto University
Helsinki Challenge: over 100 teams solving planet-sized challenges
Multidisciplinary collaboration paves the way for unique solutions, benefitting both industry and society.
Dean’s Circle – perspectives on sustainable development
Stakeholders, alumni, researchers and students were brought together by the themes of social responsibility and sustainable development.
Energy sector executive Mika Anttonen named School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year
Anttonen is known for his open-minded work in the energy sector for mitigating climate change.
Market impact of CO2-based car taxation in Finland drastic but not that green
Especially high-income households were the winners of the 2008 car tax reform.
Being poor may also have positive effects on economic decisions
The experience of having insufficient economic resources may affect the grounds on which decisions are made.
Debunking the heroic social entrepreneurship myth
Social entrepreneurship is about mundane work and not about heroism.
Scientists find link between tropical storms and decline of river deltas
A change in the patterns of tropical storms is threatening the future of the Mekong River delta in Vietnam.
Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority and Aalto University to intensify collaboration
Changes in society create challenges for water services and waste management.
Experience the robot bus in Otaniemi!
Two robot buses have arrived to Otaniemi and they are now available for passengers.
Huge leap in digital computing energy efficiency speeds up deployment of IoT
Finnish Minima Processor Ltd receives €1.6 million in equity funding.
Monika Österberg develops from wood a contender to oil
Associate Professor of Bioproduct Chemistry Monika Österberg wants to see her innovations change the world.
Circular economy, metals and entrepreneurship combined as a postgraduate course for the first time
Pitch training and the pitch competition were the highlight for many participants.
Seven-figure grant for researcher producing carbon fibre from wood
Michael Hummel, the recipient of the much sought-after ERC Starting Grant, knows that there is a great need for more affordable carbon fibre.
Less food waste
CGI and Aalto University begin project to reduce food waste in restaurant and canteen kitchens.
Baker's yeast to help in fight against blue-green algal toxins
A team of students from Aalto University and the University of Helsinki will take part in the iGEM competition a world-wide, synthetic biology event.
Environmental drainage channel decreases amount of substances transported to the water system
Land drainage, the morphological status of channels and the quality of water can be improved with compound channels.
New policy ideas by students for a sustainable and circular economy
Students in Aalto University's Design for Government course address complex public sector and government challenges.
Sustainable development important and challenging in wood construction today
International conference enables mutual, experience-based learning.
Constructing refugee camps might cause massive carbon dioxide emissions
Architect Matti Kuittinen developed a model for low-carbon rebuilding, which will facilitate constructing in accordance with sustainable development.
From the roof to the street – INKA project aims to exploit recycled materials in asphalt
The project, started in the beginning of the year, studies the use of shredded roofing felt in asphalt.
