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Climate action plans of the six largest cities in Finland compared – densification alone is not enough for a climate solution, researchers emphasize
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.
Grants from Matti Lehti fund for the year 2024 awarded
The Matti Lehti fund has been donated to develop and encourage research, teaching and studies on digital information society in the School of Business
People are the core of a flourishing programme
Aalto University has identified enhancing the sense of community as a key development goal based on the 2023 wellbeing at work survey. In spring 2024, OASIS of Radical Wellbeing conducted an investigation to identify cornerstones of a flourishing programme.
Four projects received EDI funding from the School of Business in the Spring 2024 call
The School of Business funds projects that strengthen and promote diversity, inclusivity and equality (EDI)
Finnish happiness expert seeks to shift governments’ focus from GDP to well-being
If we can standardise a comprehensive metric for well-being, we make it a more serious alternative for measuring progress, says Aalto University Professor Frank Martela.
Cloud empires: Mapping the geopolitics of data infrastructures
The trend towards hyperscale cloud infrastructures is creating powerful global gatekeepers of computational capability. We must understand the geopolitical implications.
Groundbreaking culturing technique reveals crucial mechanics of cancer
A novel cell culturing technique reveals the hidden biomechanics of breast cancer
Kiia Einola thinks that buildings should support the well-being of us all
Kiia Einola's study journey at Aalto University extends from bachelor's studies all the way to doctoral research. Summer job during her master's studies sparked Kiia's interest in smart building research. She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation in smart building services engineering by collaborating with Helvar, a company specializing in electrical engineering.
Research: price tag counts more than long-term results when purchasing medical devices
A cost savings based bonus led procurement professionals to choose a cheaper device option over one with improved health outcomes but a higher price tag.
Seija Linnanmäki: ‘Climate change forces us to rethink air conditioning for comfort’
In our I claim series Seija Linnanmäki says that increasing cooling air conditioning cannot be the only solution to manage indoor climate.
School of Business featured in many top-level international publications
Over the entire month of April 2024, the School of Business featured in publications reaching a combined readership of over 11.8 million
Excellent cooperation to find opportunities for the FIDA regulation for OP Financial Group
Aalto University School of Business collaborated with OP Financial Group in a student project on exploring EU FIDA regulation opportunities
Energy consumption at swimming halls can be cut by up to a third, thanks to a new tool
The tool, developed by researchers at Aalto University, is intended for the project and pre-planning phase of new swimming halls and for planning the renovations of old ones.
Collaboration with Aalto brings significant financial benefits to Neste
As a result of the collaboration, Neste is now using digital tools in its fuel research alongside traditional testing.
Seed funding available to boost collaboration between Aalto, KU Leuven and University of Helsinki
Aalto University, KU Leuven and the University of Helsinki launch the 2nd exploratory seed funding call to explore research collaboration possibilities. The funding call is open until 10 September 2024.
Workshop day for teachers: 360° environments and podcasts
On Tuesday 4.6. a workshop day consisting of 360° environment creation and podcast production provides a way to get to know these media in practice. Feel free to join both workshops or one of them according to your time and interest.
Just believing that an AI is helping boosts your performance
People perform better if they think they have an AI assistant – even when they’ve been told it’s unreliable and won’t help them
Preserving intangible cultural heritage through immersive XR experiences
Aalto University’s Department of Art and Media is coordinating a European wide project on preserving intangible cultural heritage and using it to address societal challenges with the help of immersive XR environments.
Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Aalto University's Wood Program 30th anniversary project to Kuhmo Square
Every year, Aalto University students specialising in wood architecture carry out a Wood Program project. In the 30th anniversary year of the program, the City of Kuhmo is the partner. The project will be a stage and a platform on Kuhmo's main square.
