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GeoTeko 2023 award granted to Professor Leena Korkiala-Tanttu
Korkiala-Tanttu was recognised for her research efforts to shrink the carbon footprint of dry deep mixing.
Kari Tammi: When we are lean enough, we have time to think without rushing
'Aalto is a pretty calm and safe environment to work in. The management and evaluation system is relatively kind, and the rules are just right for an odd and absent-minded person like me.'
New Flagship programme protects water resources through digital twins.
鈥楾he Flagship is a welcome and an important opening for increasing the effectiveness of the water sector. It promotes the digitalisation of the water sector, opens doors to young researchers, and serves as an ecosystem for companies in the field as well as for societal actors鈥, notes Professor Harri Koivusalo.
Aalto University and P盲盲kaupunkiseudun Kierr盲tyskeskus 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.
Green transition on seas seminar
Welcome to the seminar of the Finnish Maritime Foundation on 26.10.2023.
The seminar brings together students, academia and industry to discuss challenges and opportunities of the sustainable green transition in shipping. After the industry鈥檚 keynote speeches, three co-financed research topics will be presented and the panel will debate what kind of research and expertise are needed in the sector.
The seminar brings together students, academia and industry to discuss challenges and opportunities of the sustainable green transition in shipping. After the industry鈥檚 keynote speeches, three co-financed research topics will be presented and the panel will debate what kind of research and expertise are needed in the sector.
Call for contributions now open for the world鈥檚 largest sustainability science and innovation congress
Are you interested in sustainability? A conference combining two international major events in sustainability science and innovation in June 2024 in Helsinki and Espoo is inviting contributions.
Something new and something old as Campus Sustainability Champions
This year, numerous community-submitted proposals vied for the title of Campus Sustainability Champion.
Light rail line 15 started operating on 21 of October
Remember to always use care and caution near tracks. Light rail line 15 started operating between It盲keskus in Helsinki and Keilaniemi in Espoo on Saturday 21 October.
Summer School alum story: Embracing sustainability and diverse perspectives in the Circular Economy course
The Circular Economy course taught Dominika Kwaskov谩 new perspectives in both the business world and in working with a diverse group.
Outstanding results in the campus energy saving campaign
The year-long energy saving campaign by the Aalto community concluded at the end of 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.
A new Master's programme trains hydrogen experts to develop more sustainable energy systems
The Master's Programme in Hydrogen and Electric Systems meets the most pressing needs of working life, says head of the programme Matti Lehtonen.
The knowing-doing gap and how not to sink in it
What we need is a shift in focus from knowing to not knowing, claims action researcher and MIT senior university lecturer Otto Scharmer.
Albert Devasagayam Francis: We are bringing community gardening and beekeeping together
'My main aim is to have clean energy, which can happen far into the future. In beekeeping, I can see the impact at the end of each season.'
Keynote speaker, Business Director Kaisa Hietala: We lack a definition of the value of nature
About 300 invitees and alumni took part in the lecture bearing the name of Chancellor Jaakko Honko
The Dean also rewards School of Business students for other merits besides excellent grades
NEW DEADLINE: 31 Oct. 2023. The aim of the new Dean鈥檚 Impact Award is to show our appreciation for promoting sustainable development or action in line with Aalto鈥檚 values
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 鈥榮 theme of the competition was 鈥淭ools for togetherness鈥, which required the teams to design and implement new types of tools to promote togetherness and interaction on a human scale or more widely.
Transparent wood-based coating doesn鈥檛 fog up
Coatings made from a wood by-product can keep our glasses and windshields clear
New collaboration targets the mine-to-market value chain
FCAI, Metso and partners address sustainability in mining with artificial intelligence.
Completing a doctoral degree alongside work 鈥 the thesis opened the doors to the product and technology development of a deep-tech company
Karita Kinnunen-Raudaskoski and Jani Lehmonen have both graduated as doctors of chemical engineering from Aalto University and for them, writing a doctoral thesis alongside regular work meant long hours but was also highly rewarding.
