A new eco-friendly method to modify cellulose for sustainable materials
Researchers at Aalto University have developed a method to modify cellulose, reducing toxic solvent use by over ten times compared to traditional methods. This innovation has potential applications in eco-friendly nanocomposites, cellulose-based membranes, and biomedical devices, supporting sustainable material development.
Vacant properties in Kouvola to be repurposed through circular economy
Aalto University students are seeking solutions to Kouvola city’s property challenges
Aalto University's team won the Nordic NCPC programming competition in the student category
Success in Nordic Collegiate Programming Contest.
Online teaching, contact teaching, or blended? Aalto is piloting a new way of categorizing courses in Sisu
In Sisu, new implementation types are being piloted to label courses by whether they are conducted online or on campus. The piloting includes only a part of the course offering.
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The doctoral thesis encourages the integration of analytics into the company’s strategy
The management of analytics and the development of employees' analytics skills are needed to maximize the benefits derived from analytics
'It is just not possible' pushes mechanical engineering researchers towards more ambitious goals
Long-term cooperation and work in Valmet’s Veturi projects produce results for the needs of heavy industry.
Supporting your study ability and wellbeing, October 2024
Dear student! Aalto offers self-study materials, guidance and services that support student wellbeing.
Aalto University students designed a fictional city in Paimio
In October 2024, students from Aalto University participated in the Incomplete City project, a globally recognized architectural exercise where participants design a city.
Respond to the campus survey, make an impact, and win wellbeing prizes!
The annual campus survey is once again measuring the functionality and comfort of the campus, that is, the campus experience.
Echoes in the brain: Why today’s workout could fuel next week’s bright idea
In a rare, longitudinal study, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Oulu tracked one person’s brain and behavioural activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones.
In the future Lammi manufactures only low-carbon products – research work behind the change
This autumn, Lammin Betoni switched to manufacturing only low-carbon concrete products. The move was preceded by an extensive national LOIKKA research project lasting more than two years.
Finnish technology going into outer space – aims to help protecting Earth from asteroid impacts
A hyperspectral camera ASPECT developed by VTT is on board the European Space Agency (ESA) space mission to test deflection technology of potentially hazardous asteroids. The University of Helsinki and Aalto University are responsible for data processing, equipment testing, and the scientific design of the mission. Kuva Space has designed the data processing unit of the hyperspectral camera, as well as life-support equipment for both of the CubeSats.
You can give anonymous feedback on the accessibility of Sisu
You can now give anonymous feedback on the accessibility of Sisu.
The Sisu front page for students redesigned
The Sisu front page for students has been revised to serve the different target groups and the varying user needs.
Empowering creative innovations: Twelve new teams onboard the Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator program
This autumn’s creative industry pre-incubator program began on the 1st of October. Twelve new teams started developing their business ideas with Aalto Startup Center’s business advisors and Aalto Studios’ creative industry experts.
Transfer of credits to be amended in January 2025
The amended principles for credit transfers apply to applications for transfer of credit submitted after amendments’ entry into force.
Sisu is part of Aalto students’ everyday life
Sisu is part of Aalto students’ everyday life. Sisu is being developed on the basis of user feedback.
Languages, culture and communication courses in period II
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses in period II.
The implementation of Aalto's language guidelines will be carried out in stages
Students perspective to implementation of Aalto's language guidelines