News related to research and art
The Rule of Two helps making spaces sound better
Researchers developed the new acoustic measurement technique in a room with more acoustic combinations than there are ants on Earth.
Researchers join forces with companies to develop low-carbon industrial production
Aalto University, the University of Oulu, and VTT, together with seven companies are searching for ways to reduce the environmental impact of industrial production, and for measures that can be combined in an environmentally responsible brand strategy.
A new type of hand prosthesis learns from the user — and the user learns from the prosthesis
New research enables more functional and robust robotic prostheses.
Unite! presents its strategic roadmap towards open science in the digital age
The roadmap includes objectives, recommendations and actions that Aalto and the other universities of the alliance can promote to make Unite! a European driver of open science and innovation by 2023.
Research project develops electrically controlled artificial molecular machines
Electronically controlled molecular machines would be faster as well as easier to manufacture, as they would not need to rely on sophisticated chemical synthesis.
Why the world’s happiest country (and yours) should think more about people’s wellbeing
How a country’s institutions take care of its people shows up in how satisfied people are with their lives
KU Leuven, Aalto University and University of Helsinki join forces to boost research collaboration
New seed funding will be awarded jointly to fund up to five exploratory research projects
Smart urban planning makes daily life smooth in Finland
Easy access to green areas and an environment of trust are some of the ingredients for success
CEST research acknowledged at Physics Days
Manuel Kuchelmeister received the best poster award at Physics Days 2022
How an exciting engineering challenge drew a physicist into solar painting
A scientist and an artist worked together to produce a painting that produces electricity, as well as a transdisciplinary podcast. Next, they want to let audiences see all the beautiful things that researchers are normally too shy to showcase.
African European scientific partnership to tackle future critical materials shortages
A collaborative African European project RESTART dedicated to the implementation of a full value chain for recycling end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic solar panels has begun.
Fresh perspective on sustainable development at summer school
The application period for summer 2022 is open. Come learn with us!
Who defines how we experience art?
The research mapped the visitors of Väre and the School of Business buildings premises experienced public art
Wreck of Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance found in Antarctica
Ice scientist Jukka Tuhkuri was on hand to witness the historic moment.
General Reactor Design Practice in Industry-- Guest lecture given by Dr Lin Li
General Reactor Design Practice in Industry—a lecture related to the design of a reactor in industry.
The Annual Review provided an overview of the achievements in 2021
The virtual event presented the key results and achievements of the School.
Meet our female PHYS professors
In honour of the International Women's Day on March 8th we interviewed our female faculty at the Department of Applied Physics.
Women and networking - career promotion or toasting with sparkling wine?
Unwarranted modesty and fear of being saddled with a debt of gratitude prevent women from networking effectively, new research says.
How can new fields benefit from data analysis and artificial intelligence? Heikki Mannila returns to university to develop multidisciplinary collaboration
Mannila left his position as President of the Academy of Finland and began on March 1 as professor at Aalto University, where he last served as Vice President 2010–2012
Landscape architect Kaisla Rahkola receives Lappset prize
Rahkola examines landscape history and landscape impacts of the mining industry.
