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Aalto University and PÀÀkaupunkiseudun KierrÀtyskeskus Oy explored new ways to recycle discarded books
What should we do with discarded books which paper quality and ink composition vary greatly? The study showed that processing discarded books into textiles is possible, but it turned out to be costly with its own environmental impact.

Online games use dark designs to collect player data
The privacy policies and practices of online games contain dark design patterns which could be deceptive, misleading, or coercive to users, according to a new study from Aalto University

Esteemed mergers and acquisitions expert visited Aalto
Ted Rouse was a speaker at the first Aalto M&A Forum in October 2023. Rouse is an advisory partner working at Bain & Company in London, with extensive experience in corporate mergers and acquisitions.

People donât always appreciate work on gender, but I think that itâs the most important work I could possibly do, says Professor RenĂ©e Adams
Renée Adams is a distinguished finance scholar who does research on the equality of women, art, and pricing

Beware of Las Vegas marriages, advises a mergers and acquisitions professor
Mergers and acquisitions are a powerful strategic tool to take a company in a new direction, says Professor Thomas Keil.

Wihuri Foundation awards major funding for multidisciplinary research of future energy systems
The project will receive a total of âŹ750,000 over four years, and the foundation will also support other Aaltonian endeavours, such as synthetic biology research and encouraging early-stage entrepreneurs.

Demand-side management of electricity use advances transition to a carbon-neutral energy system
A new research project investigates how municipalities and homes can adjust their consumption of electricity to cut carbon emissions and save money.

Bo Zhao believes machine learning systems will become like dictionaries â everyday tools we all use to solve problems
Zhao joined the Department of Computer Science as Assistant Professor in early September

Esa Vesmanen and Akira Minagawa awarded for the best table light of the year in Athens
The Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum Architecture and Design of the Year awards were presented in Athens on 6 October 2023. Esa Vesmasen and Akira Minagawa's Sieni table light is a fusion of Finnish and Japanese design, creating a captivating blend of cultural influences and design philosophies.

Will artificial intelligence take your job in marketing? True or false: five claims about the future of marketing
Johanna Frösén, Associate Professor of Marketing, provides insights on some beliefs associated with marketing analytics

HUS performs the first biopsy in human with an ultrasonic medical needle developed at Aalto
The Aalto researchers developed a novel needle instrument that concentrates ultrasound energy at the needle tip to improve sample collection.

ELLIS Distinguished Lectures bring outstanding AI researchers to greater Helsinki
Students can earn credits by attending the seminar series.

Team of Interior Architecture and Contemporary Design students won the Habitare Design competition 2023
The Habitare Design Competition is intended for students studying art, design, and architecture in Finland. This year âs theme of the competition was âTools for togethernessâ, which required the teams to design and implement new types of tools to promote togetherness and interaction on a human scale or more widely.

Audiobooks can today be created with AI
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management has published its first AI-based audiobook.

Transparent wood-based coating doesnât fog up
Coatings made from a wood by-product can keep our glasses and windshields clear
Does ChatGPT make us lazy?
FCAI hosted a discussion on using ChatGPT for research at Tiedekulma in August.

Experience Aalto University at Helsinki Design Week
Aalto University is once again widely represented in Helsinki Design Week's official programme, all throughout the festival on 8 â 17 September 2023. Come and explore Aalto at HDW through exhibitions and events â see this list to explore what, where and when!

Professor Matti Kuittinen: 'Hey, take a break at the construction site!'
New construction should be put on hold until we figure out a sustainable solution, says Kuittinen

Openings: Creativity helps us navigate the invisible
Riikka MĂ€kikoskelaâs leading article in Aalto University Magazine describes the combination of rational reasoning, emotional intelligence and radical creativity as an invisible tool in order to birth something new.
