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Sustainable construction turned School of Business into pleasant, functional space

The School of Business building is heated with 74 geothermal wells
Campus
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Aalto University School of Business exterior February 2019 Photo: Mikko Raskinen

Unlocking the mysteries of super black materials: A novel wood-based solution

FinnCERES, black, carbon. There are certain phenomena that continue to captivate the minds of scientists, artists, and the general public alike. One such phenomenon is the enigmatic world of super black materials.
Research & Art
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Mustaa puuta

10 Questions to Alumnus Savannah Vize - CS Design

CS Design alumnus Savannah Vize shares her experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.
Cooperation, Studies
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Savannah Vize and Uma the dog

10 Questions to Alumnus Savannah Vize - CS Design

CS Design alumnus Savannah Vize shares his experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.
Cooperation, Studies
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Savannah Vize profile image

Apply for Designs for a Cooler Planet festival by 22 January 2024

Tell us how your research or project will change the world.
Research & Art, University
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Designs for a Cooler Planet 2024 Open call

Luana Dessbesell aims to translate bioproducts research into commercial success

Professor Luana Dessbesell works on bridging the gap between academia and industry. Her research group Sustainable Bioproducts Innovation is a multidisciplinary group of people who seek to support the development and commercialization of new forest-based innovations.
Research & Art
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Professor Dessbesell in a lab, wearing a green jacket

Information on promoting sustainable development goals included in course descriptions

Themes related to promoting sustainable development goals discussed on more than one-third of courses
Studies
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Three happy students. Photo: Unto Rautio

Research project turns waste into sound-absorbing solutions with biodegradable foam

Team plans expansion while adhering to circular economy principles
Research & Art
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A man holding two small foam boards stands in a lab room.

Bicycle recycling is here again!

Bicycle recycling in Otaniemi is here again! The goal is to tidy up the bicycle parking areas in the area.
Campus, University
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Mikko Raskinen

Professor Jarek Kurnitski as a member of the new climate panel

Government appointed new Climate Change Panel for 2024–2027 which will be composed of 15 researchers from universities and research institutes. The chaired is Jyri Seppälä from the Finnish Environment Institute.
Appointments
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Jarek Kurnitski

10 Questions to Alumnus André Helgestad - CS Design

CS Design alumnus André Helgestad shares his experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.
Cooperation, Studies
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Profile Image of Creative Sustainability Alumnus André Helgestad

Towards a communal and sustainable campus with the design guidelines for outdoor areas

The design guidelines for the outdoor areas of the Otaniemi campus has been published. Its purpose is to provide guidelines for the development of outdoor environments that support the university's functions and the wellbeing of nature and people.
Campus
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Dipolin uudistettu ulkoalue

Coming never to a road near you: Five myths about autonomous vehicles

Whether you call them autonomous, self-driving or robot cars, there is a lot of discussion about when, where and how these vehicles will take to the roads.
Research & Art
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Sohjoa-robottibussi

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.
Awards and Recognition
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GeoTeko 2023 -tunnustuspalkinto professori Leena Korkiala-Tantulle

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.'
University
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Kari Tammi, photo by Kalle Kataila.

Aalto University and Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus 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.
Research & Art
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Presenting books into textiles fibres -project

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’s 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.
Cooperation
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Green transition juliste on seas

Call for contributions now open for the world’s 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.
Research & Art
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People registration to SSD conference

Something new and something old as Campus Sustainability Champions

This year, numerous community-submitted proposals vied for the title of Campus Sustainability Champion.
Awards and Recognition, Campus, University
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Campus Sustainability Champion logo

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 Itäkeskus in Helsinki and Keilaniemi in Espoo on Saturday 21 October.
Campus
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Pikaraitiovaunu Otaniemen pysäkillä