Read the latest research news
Seed funding led to a multimillion strategic collaboration between designers and chemists
ChemArts is already looking into business opportunities and preparing for world domination.
Over 4000 applications ºÚÁÏÍø University’s English-language programmes
Applicants were interested in bachelor’s programmes taught in English.
A Curious Mind exhibition presents electrical engineering innovations and history
The exhibition shows a desire to find new solutions.
Aalto-born Surgify raises a €1.0M seed investment round
The Surgify Safety burr prevents the nerve and blood vessel injuries that are typically caused by other surgical drills.
New opportunities for drone detection with 5G networks
Researchers from Aalto University and Tampere University of Technology have addressed new possibilities for efficient detection of drones by relying on future 5G communication systems.
High performance man-made cellulosic fibres from old newspapers
Increasing consumption requires new ways to recycle waste. In Aalto University old newspapers were converted to textile.
A professor against his word
Otto Toivanen shouldn’t even have done a PhD, but then economics got hold of him.
Tomi Laurila tailors new treatments for neurological conditions from carbon
In the future, it may be possible to detect various conditions before their onset with the help of nanosized carbon sensors.
Aalto University and Huawei Finland find ways to bring virtual reality to cars and busses over 5G
The work is part of a TEKES project TAKE-5.
The radical percent
Percent art will bring wellbeing, travellers and new ideas to the campus, says Art Coordinator Outi Turpeinen.
Finnish entrepreneurs appreciate Silicon Valley’s open atmosphere and acceptance of failure
Hopes expressed that Finland will see more genuine desire to help others move forward.
Metals in taps and water pipes can dissolve into drinking water – running the tap water reduces metal concentrations to safe levels
It is particularly important to run the tap water if the water has been stagnant for many hours or if the water installations are less than a year old.
Smart Energy Transition research project's exceptional solutions and communication propel it onto a further funding term
STN’s new funding instrument offers funding to quality research with a societal impact.
Olav Thon Foundation grants the 2018 international research award to Academician, Professor Emerita Riitta Hari
The researcher prize was awarded due to excellence in brain research.
Finland should become a model country for sustainable battery production and the circular economy
Growth of electricity powered transport increases demand for lithium batteries. Through strategic cooperation and circular economy expertise, Finland can establish itself as a leader in the battery industry.
Aalto University invests in children and young people – Aalto University Junior is ready for adventure
New facilities for child and youth activities opened at Otaniemi campus.
Improved home care services and reduced workload for carers with a new work model
Aalto University researchers have developed the model for several years together with carers and home care administration.
Say it again, kid! – A game makes learning to pronounce foreign languages easy and fun
With the help of a game, immigrants and children can practice the basics of a language and pronunciation, getting immediate feedback without a personal teacher.
Aalto Design Factory develops new cooperation platform with Volkswagen
'The space for digital ideas', the PopUp Markthalle, opened to the public on the 15 January.
Kirsi Peltonen receives 2018 mathematics prize
The Finnish Mathematical Society has awarded the prize to Ms Peltonen for her long-term, innovative and fruitful work to combine mathematics and art.
