/en/listing/76941/feed News listing en /en/news/vtt-aalto-university-and-gtk-how-to-ensure-finland-captures-the-multi-billion-growth-potential-of Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:59:00 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1361221 at /en Finland is rising to the forefront of the mineral economy through new research initiatives and closer collaboration Research & Art Lähikuva erilaisista elektroniikkajätteistä, kuten piirilevyistä, johdoista ja metallinpaloista eri väreissä. /en/news/future-makers-research-batteries-cryptography-and-plastic-recycling Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:44:51 +0000 Ville Heirola 1346105 at /en The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University. Research & Art Neljä miestä muodollisissa vaatteissa eri ympäristöissä. Yhdellä poolopaita, muilla puvut ja solmiot. /en/news/chemical-engineering-student-mauri-hartikainen-with-metallurgy-you-can-truly-make-an-impact-in Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:18:08 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1341390 at /en Mauri Hartikainen chose sustainable metallurgy as his Master’s major because he wants to be involved in developing clean technology solutions. What fascinates him most about metals is their almost limitless recyclability. Studies Henkilö seisoo polulla syksyisten puiden ympäröimänä, joissa on keltaisia lehtiä. Hänellä on tumma takki ja harmaa paita. /en/news/prof-yaolin-xus-battery-research-awarded-prestigious-energy-storage-prize Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:39:28 +0000 Ville Heirola 1336234 at /en Track record and future potential in building better energy storage solutions landed Assistant Professor Xu the Energy Storage Materials Young Scientist Award. Awards and Recognition Photo of prof. Yaolin Xu by Mikko Raskinen/Aalto University. /en/news/apply-to-eit-rawmaterials-skills-for-tomorrow-training-call-last-cut-off-day-29-aug-2025 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:53:57 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1322581 at /en This initiative seeks to support the creation of innovative, revenue-generating training programmes that address digital transformation, technological innovation, and strategic workforce needs across the raw materials value chain. Cooperation EIT RawMaterials call for Skills for Tomorrow Training 2025 /en/news/five-things-everyone-should-know-about-the-materials-powering-the-green-transition Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:55:15 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1318315 at /en The green transition depends on more than just clean energy — it requires a massive, complex supply of critical raw materials, especially metals and minerals. From mining and refining to recycling and innovation, here are five key things everyone should know about the materials powering a sustainable future. Press releases Research & Art A disassembled battery with its components laid out side by side: metal casing, inner sheets, crushed mass, powders, and coloured granulates. /en/news/lignin-a-sustainable-solution-for-future-energy-storage Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:04:14 +0000 Virpi Raski 1307872 at /en Transforming from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy, we need alternative solutions for both fuels and biobased chemicals and materials. Lignin is a promising bio-based compound produced as a side stream in biorefineries. It has the potential to replace fossil-based chemicals and materials in resins and energy storage applications. Research & Art Lasilautasella on kasa tummanruskeaa jauhetta valkoisella pinnalla. /en/news/open-innovation-challenge-for-students-call-is-open-until-31-march-2025 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:08:41 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1305026 at /en Are you ready to tackle one of the three significant environmental challenges? Do you have ideas on how to overcome these challenges? Studies EIT RawMaterials - Open innovation challenge for students 2025 /en/news/eit-jumpstarter-programme-2025 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:51:26 +0000 Ingrid Schembri 1302770 at /en The EIT Jumpstarter is an award-winning pre-acceleration programme funded by the European Union designed to help validate innovative ideas and develop business skills to create and run innovative start-ups. The programme focuses on talents coming from countries located in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe, where the pace of innovation is moderate or emerging. Studies EIT Jumpstarter 2025 /en/news/aaltos-new-community-built-sauna-floats-on-repurposed-wind-turbine-blades Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:30:46 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1249246 at /en Aalto-born Reverlast is transforming old wind turbine blades into durable floating structures designed to withstand even harsh marine conditions Campus Ilmakuva laiturista, jossa kelluva sauna, pieni vene laiturilla ja kaislikkoinen ranta puineen. /en/news/battery-demand-is-growing-exponentially-batcircle30-provides-a-leap-in-battery-material-and Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:37:03 +0000 Virpi Raski 1245946 at /en The three-year BATCircle3.0 project, led by Aalto University, offers a strategic focus on new openings for battery materials refining and battery recycling. Research & Art Copper /en/news/prof-yaolin-xu-combines-physics-and-chemistry-for-better-batteries Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:21:13 +0000 Ville Heirola 1223276 at /en Newly appointed Assistant Professor Xu looks to build up his lab and team at the Department of Applied Physics to pursue better batteries for a sustainable future in energy storage. Appointments Research & Art Photo of prof. Yaolin Xu by Mikko Raskinen/Aalto University. /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-addressing-modern-challenges-with-the-circular-economy-course Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:43:00 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1205056 at /en Tim von Ass, Summer School alum and a Business Administration student at the University of Hamburg, has focused his studies on business information systems and supply chain management. Attracted by Finland’s leading position in the circular economy, he enrolled in the Circular Economy course at Aalto University Summer School. University Aalto University Summer School alum Tim von Ass photographed in Aalto University School of Business. /en/news/aalto-eit-masters-matchmaking-event-2023 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:23:20 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1020841 at /en “Aalto-EIT Masters Matchmaking” event was organized to support international top talents find industrial thesis positions in Finland. Studies The Aalto-EIT Matchmaking kicks-off after introductory presentations. /en/news/eit-rawmaterials-call-for-masters-degree-programme-2025-dl-31-jan-2024 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:28 +0000 Zoltan Javor 994401 at /en Pleas note the call only for Master Degree Programme that already hold the EIT Label Proposal submission: Wednesday, 31 JAN 2024 at 13:00 CET Studies Aalto EIT Services - Javor /en/news/eit-rawmaterials-call-for-innovation-proposals-2025-draft-proposal-by-31-jan-2024 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:20:30 +0000 Zoltan Javor 990301 at /en Call for proposals 2025 / Innovation / EIT RawMaterials Call draft deadline: 31.1.24 / call final deadline: 29.5.2024 Cooperation Aalto EIT Services - Javor /en/news/five-things-everyone-needs-to-know-about-boosting-the-sustainable-bioeconomy Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:34:59 +0000 Minna Hölttä 988606 at /en Assistant Professor Luana Dessbesell explains what makes bioinnovation truly sustainable and how to avoid challenges that stalk growth entrepreneurs. Research & Art Earth and a pine seedling /en/news/research-project-turns-waste-into-sound-absorbing-solutions-with-biodegradable-foam Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:11:16 +0000 Gavin Pugh 973246 at /en Team plans expansion while adhering to circular economy principles Research & Art A man holding two small foam boards stands in a lab room. /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-embracing-sustainability-and-diverse-perspectives-in-the-circular-economy Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:12:09 +0000 Ilona Jääskeläinen 963216 at /en The Circular Economy course taught Dominika Kwasková new perspectives in both the business world and in working with a diverse group. University Dominika ja hänen ryhmänsä pitämässä esitelmää kurssin viimeisenä päivänä /en/news/plastlife-promotes-a-sustainable-circular-economy-for-plastics Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:09:34 +0000 Suvi Lavinto 944176 at /en In the project Aalto University explores the business opportunities and challenges of the circular economy Research & Art Plastic waste