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.
New professors appointed to the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
A summary of all new professors appointed between end of year 2023 to August 2024.
New event concept: Aalto ARTS Student Show 2024
The Aalto ARTS Student Show brings together a selection of student projects from all over the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Tua Björklund appointed as Director of Aalto Design Factory
Assistant Professor Björklund believes that the best ideas are developed together. She will take up her post on 1 September.
Shared cars have arrived at the Aalto campus - make a reservation using the GoMore app
GoMore is a car sharing platform where you can rent a car or put your own car up for rent.
Municipal infrastructure roadworks at Otakaari and Alvarinaukio from August
Roadworks will start in Alvarinaukio square in August and continue from the intersection of Otakaari and Luolamiehentie towards Servin Maijan tie in September.
Campus for people, plants and pollinators
The Otaniemi campus nature is managed with respect to biodiversity and the characteristic species of habitats.
2 027 new students admitted ºÚÁÏÍø University’s Finnish, Swedish bachelor’s programmes
13 500 applied ºÚÁÏÍø University in Finland's spring joint application in 2024
Strong overall result: 27.5 million euros from the Research Council of Finland
A total of 52 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellowship and Academy Project funding. The total funding awarded ºÚÁÏÍø University amounts to 27.5 million euros
Restaurants added to the Aalto Space - test and win!
See if you can find the campus restaurants in Aalto Space and win summerish prizes.
Compostable wood foam replaces plastic in shoe insoles
Aalto University students develop prototype of durable wood-based insole – Finnish shoe company starts testing material on users this autumn
New residential areas in Helsinki have less vegetation than old ones, affecting carbon sequestration and future summer temperatures
EU's Nature Restoration Regulation draws attention to the benefits of greenery in urban ecosystems.
Satu Lähteenoja: ‘Futures thinking and co-design are needed for advancing sustainability transformations'
In the I claim series Satu Lähteenoja shows that the transition arena method increases the understanding of systemic change among civil servants and decision-makers and helps them to think further into the future.
Call for proposals: Unite! Seed Fund to foster collaborative teaching
This call is for setting up joint/collaborative teaching formats in Unite! focus areas. Apply by end of August 2024.
Professor Maarit Salolainen: ‘Multidisciplinary cooperation is the key to solving sustainability issues in the textile field’
Professor of Textile Design Maarit Salolainen wants to see closer cooperation not only between research in different fields but also between the university, the industry and resellers to bring about change.
Unite! Seed Fund 2024 awards funding to 13 applications with Aalto's involvement
The Unite! Seed Fund aims to stimulate and support bottom-up proposals by teachers, researchers and students for collaborative activities.
New book tells the story of the birth of Aalto University
"Aalto. The birth of the University" outlines the extraordinary administrative-political-social process that led to the formation of Aalto University.
American and Finnish universities collaborate to drive SDG advancement and innovation
American and Finnish universities collaborate on SDG innovation during a week-long training event, fostering global sustainability solutions.
Reetta Ranta: ‘I try to think about how to make the world a better place’
Alum story: Alum of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture believes that everything we do should involve ethical reflection.
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.
