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Professor Björn Högberg: I don’t think people realize everything we can do with DNA

To DNA nanotechnologists, DNA is a smart building material that can be useful in the development of medical applications
Research & Art
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Professor Björn Högberg focuses on biological applications of DNA nanotechnology. Photo Matti Ahlgren / Aalto University

Open online training material by Aalto and Yale Universities promotes low-carbon construction

The architecture schools of Aalto and Yale Universities have published open, free-of-charge online curricular material called Decarbonize Design. The project was published in connection with the World Circular Economy Forum 2019.
Press releases, Studies
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Decarbonize Design

Spring Demo Day in photos

Collection of photos from the Spring Demo Day held on May 28th in Väre Kukkapuro Lounge.
Research & Art, Studies
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Media Lab demo day

Wider introduction of renewable energy is possible also in Finland

The dismantling of obstacles to decentralised energy should continue.
Research & Art
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Ilmakuva Väreestä ja Kauppakorkeakoulusta. Taivas upean punakeltainen. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Mika Huisman

Engaging talks on the development of urban station areas

The design and potential future station areas provide urban development discussed at the ”Asemanseudut muutoksessa” morning coffee event on May 17.
Research & Art
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Yleiskaavasuunnittelija Ville Ahvikko kertoo Leppävaaran kehityksestä Asemanseudut muutoksessa -aamukahveilla Aalto-yliopistolla

FinnCERES flagship hiring 20 doctoral students or postdocs at Aalto and VTT

FinnCERES is broadening its operations and is looking for talented and motivated doctoral students or postdoctoral researchers.
Research & Art
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Lignocellulose samples by Mohamed Magd. Photo: Valeria Azovskaya

'Humans are not wired to make sensible choices'

Sculpture lecturer Andy Best talks about technology and the role of art in a world of rising consumption and shrinking public spaces.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Andy Best. Kuva: Sanna Lehto

Nine new Academy Projects

The total funding granted by the Academy of Finland’s Research Council for Biosciences, Health and the Environment and Research Council for Culture and Society is 3.3 million euros.
Research & Art
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A village chief calls for responsible innovation, and an urban economics expert for tight-knit urban development

Aalto Vision Forum explored opportunities for growth in a rapidly changing operating environment.
Cooperation
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Aalto Vision Forum

How to portray Finland without sauna, Kalevala or a flag?

'Spirit of Finland' mural in St. Petersburg symbolises the close connection between culture and nature
Cooperation
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Spirit of Finland mural in St. Petersburg. Photo: Rustam Kotov_1

A fairy dance takes over Kuunsilta: student art exhibition opened at the Espoo Cultural Centre

The exhibition was inspired by the students' own experiences and relationship with the environment, and adapted to fit into the Cultural Centre.
Press releases
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Crystal Garden. Kuva: Kalle Kataila.

What does entrepreneurship mean for sustainable development? 3 distinct things, according to EU policy

Mixed meanings may muddy take-aways for firms and national governments
Press releases, Research & Art
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Researchers Salmivaara and Kibler

EIT Manufacturing Info session 2 - Status update

A short status update on EIT Manufacturing activities e.g. Ongoing project call, Timeline for 2019, Education Working Group development on MSc programmes and Guided Learning.
Cooperation
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Aalto EIT Services

Jukka Tuomi was a pioneer in 3D knowledge

Jukka Tuomi, Research Director, died on 11 April 2019 by a rapidly progressing illness. He was one of the world's leading 3D printing experts. In remembrance of him we republish this Everyday choices interview on the Aalto University Magazine issue 20. The column focuses on the personal choices experts make in association with their field of research.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Tutkimusjohtaja Jukka Tuomi. Kuva: Jaakko Kahilaniemi.

Alma Media becomes Premium Partner of School of Business

Alma Media and the School of Business have signed a two-year partnership agreement.
Cooperation
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Alma Media ja Kauppakorkeakoulu ovat solmineet keskenään kaksivuotisen kumppanuussopimuksen.

A surprising experiment opens the path to new particle manipulation methods

Unexpected result from acoustics experiment could have applications in biomedical and microsystems research
Research & Art
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A surprising experiment opens the path to new particle manipulation methods

Doctoral study: Walkable environments and green spaces can help get sedentary older adults moving

Quality environments in cities can promote active living and better health even among inactive older adults, according to a new doctoral study.
Research & Art
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jätkäsaaren kevyen liikenteen silta

Living+ hosted a networking lunch to discuss research in human-centered living environments

Researchers from numerous fields within Aalto University joined a lunch event on April 23 to discuss common research interests in the field.
Research & Art
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Living+ Networking Lunch, Dipoli

Algorithms make information displays more interesting

To make content shown in information displays more interesting for passers-by, computer scientists apply a theory from behavioral sciences
Research & Art
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Maria Montoya is establishing an info screen in computer science building at Aalto University

The Polaris study project visualizes climate change anxiety

Finnish Broadcasting Company’s mobile story tries to capture how young adults experience climate change.
Cooperation
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Polaris-projekti visualisoi nuorten ilmastoahdistusta