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Sustainable development has an important role in the development of the Otaniemi campus.
Aalto University and VTT collaborate to develop novel textile fibres
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Nearly two billion people depend on imported food
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Trash-2-Cash project present in H&M Global Change Awards
Trash-2-Cash (T2C) research project presented a garment made out of chemically recycled cotton in H&M Global Change Award Ceremony in Stockholm.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship Day tackled social inclusion challenges
SED 2017 focused on social sustainability and inclusion in collaboration with the City of Helsinki. Local election candidates also discussed their views.
From a problem to a solution in 7 minutes
The Helsinki Challenge competition semi-finalist teams, with eight from Aalto, pitched their solutions for the UN's sustainable development goals in just seven minutes.
Eight Aalto teams in Helsinki Challenge semifinals
The Finland 100 jubilee year brings Finnish universities together to change the world.
A new method for converting wastewater nutrients into fertiliser
Nutrient emissions to waterways, and the energy consumption in the production of fertilisers will decrease.
Master’s Program in Advanced Energy Solutions starts in September 2017
The application period for the new program is open till 25 January 2017.
Hydropower in China impacts the flow of the Mekong River
The study shows that the hydropower operations considerably increased dry season flows and decreased wet season flows.
Good corporate responsibility reporting practices are an integral element of a successful organisation's activities
Researchers from the School of Business have developed reporting practices.
Helsinki Challenge: over 100 teams solving planet-sized challenges
Multidisciplinary collaboration paves the way for unique solutions, benefitting both industry and society.
Dean’s Circle – perspectives on sustainable development
Stakeholders, alumni, researchers and students were brought together by the themes of social responsibility and sustainable development.
Energy sector executive Mika Anttonen named School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year
Anttonen is known for his open-minded work in the energy sector for mitigating climate change.
Market impact of CO2-based car taxation in Finland drastic but not that green
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Being poor may also have positive effects on economic decisions
The experience of having insufficient economic resources may affect the grounds on which decisions are made.
Debunking the heroic social entrepreneurship myth
Social entrepreneurship is about mundane work and not about heroism.