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Let’s end fast fashion — and favour resilience over efficiency in all industries
Focusing on short-term profit isn’t sustainable. So what can we do to move in the right direction?
Advanced Energy Technologies student Ilja Stanovohh: My future profession probably does not exist yet
It was his interest in nuclear physics that led Ilja Stanovohh to choose the Advanced Energy Technologies major.
Professor Matti Kuittinen: ‘I want to bring hope back to construction’
Professor of Sustainable Construction Matti Kuittinen returned ºÚÁÏÍø University after several years as Senior Ministerial Adviser in the Ministry of the Environment.
The School of Business has a strong motivation to continuously develop sustainability
Our students' views formed the results of the international Positive Impact Rating (PIR), in which the School of Business was found to be at a good level in promoting sustainability issues
Student competition for the development of the Helsinki city centre to be held in autumn 2023
Advance notification for students: the City of Helsinki will organise a competition for student groups in cooperation with Aalto University, the University of Helsinki, and the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce.
Funding granted for research into physics of microscopic plant roots
The aim is to create a new micromechanical tool to better understand how root mechanics arise from cells and how living materials like plant roots adapt to external stresses
Sustainable Entrepreneurship programme aims to educate next generation of sustainable business leaders
Sustainable entrepreneurs are visionaries focused on creating profitable businesses that benefit society and the environment
Patrick Rinke: making sustainable materials with AI
Professor Patrick Rinke’s pioneering expertise in finding sustainable and climate-friendly materials with machine learning methodology has arguably never been more in demand
Finance student Arttu Leinonen wins securities markets award for excellent master’s thesis
The scholarship awarded to Leinonen is worth 5 000 euros
Strengthening the collaboration in the bioproduct sector between Finland and the United States
At the end of May, a large American delegation visited Finland to familiarize themselves with our forest and wood sector expertise. FinnCERES, the materials bioeconomy Flagship led by Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is involved in developing new business opportunities through bio-based material innovations.
Sofia Guridi is designing a better world with smart textiles
Sofia Guridi, a doctoral student at Aalto University’s Bioinnovation Center, wants to introduce bio-based smart textiles that help improve people’s everyday life.
Sustainability is an important part of digital housing services
In a business project for Alma Media, students mapped out digital housing services from the perspective of sustainable development
The BalticSeaH2 project starts building a hydrogen valley around the Baltic Sea
Aalto University will focus on studying the use of data-mediated network effects to boost the growth in the hydrogen valley.
"I'm more corageous." - Why co-teaching. Listen to a podcast
New season of Future-led learning podcast takes you to a very practical level of working with students. This season includes topical issues such as academic advising, inclusion, co-teaching and sustainability. Topic for the last episode of this season is co-teaching.
Alternatives to fossil-based fibres – Helena Sederholm develops sustainable textiles
Today’s outdoor clothing mainly relies on oil-based fibres and chemicals that are harmful for the environment. In her doctoral research, Helena Sederholm develops environmentally friendly water-repellent textiles. She follows the example of nature.
Invisible: From a mini-sized supersensor to a forgotten building material - the exhibition will make the invisible visible
See the future in a whole new way at the Designs for a Cooler Planet festival this September. The theme, "Invisible," encourages us to look beyond the surface and consider what lies beneath.
Considerable Novo Nordisk funding for researcher Sesilja Aranko
Staff Scientist Sesilja Aranko has been awarded the highly competed Emerging Investigator 2023 Grant from Novo Nordisk Foundation for a research project focusing on post-translational modifications in protein-based biomaterials. The grant awarded is 10 million DKK (approx. 1.34M€) for a five-year period.
Jason Selvarajan: A shared kitchen helps me bring people together
'When I started the job, I was told that they were looking for a ‘mood manager’ whose job was to create a good, positive atmosphere with the attitude that anything is possible. I'm not always in a good mood, though, despite what other people say.'
Five things decision-makers should know about the electrification of society
Electrification plays a key role in solving the climate crisis. Aalto University researchers describe what kind of challenges this entails and how they can be tackled.
Energy saved significantly - the community's actions have produced results in Aalto
Aalto University has reached the energy efficiency goal of its facilities.
