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Focusing on the liveability of small shrinking cities
The uneven spatial development increases the number of deprived localities everywhere and turns it into a global challenge.
Call for Papers: Animals, Plants, Bryophytes, Lichen and Fungi in Contemporary Art and Research
Research in Arts and Education journal welcomes manuscripts for the February 2022 Issue.
The special issue of Research in Arts and Education focuses on exploring research with species other than humans. Diverse approaches to research and art are welcomed, including artistic research, theoretical and philosophical texts, art historical, postqualitative research, research working with art & science, educational and arts-based research.
The special issue of Research in Arts and Education focuses on exploring research with species other than humans. Diverse approaches to research and art are welcomed, including artistic research, theoretical and philosophical texts, art historical, postqualitative research, research working with art & science, educational and arts-based research.
Three Aalto researchers were elected members of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
The Academy invites distinguished academics and scientists to become members.
Professor Mauri Kostiainen, Professor Matti Liski and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco from Aalto were elected this year.
Professor Mauri Kostiainen, Professor Matti Liski and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco from Aalto were elected this year.
Everyday choices: Kaie Kubjas, why does mathematics feel safe?
For a professor of mathematics, logical thinking is as important as the provability of results.
Friendly bacteria at centre stage
Bacteria that eat nitrogen and organic matter are part of processes that can be developed for treating wastewater with less energy and emissions.
Researchers developing safe and affordable way to produce antibodies with aim of global access to treatment
New method uses yeast to grow antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses.
The Smart Energy Transition project was aimed at helping decision-makers and companies understand the energy transition
The work on energy transition research will continue in future projects.
Data sculpture illustrates the cycle of traffic flows and air quality in Mall of Tripla
What does data look and sound like? The installation in the Mall of Tripla, Helsinki calls visitors for interaction.
Aalto student idea developed into the The Finnish Olympic team’s apparel to be worn in the Tokyo games
Luhta Sportswear Company and Aalto university collaboration resulted in Olympic games apparel.
EIT Digital Master School student runner up in Imagine Cup World Championship
The innovation that brought Tian and her two friends to a runner up position, winning 2500 USD on prize money Azure credits, is called Wellmask. This is an artificial intelligence social mask that makes social interaction under COVID-19 easier and more fun.
Battery parts can be recycled without crushing or melting
New recycling method replenishes lithium in electrodes while keeping existing structure intact – and performance is nearly as good as new ones
Pinja Helasuo, preparing for Wappu: We are in this together
According to physics student Pinja Helasuo, the most challenging thing in daily life during COVID-19 has been tolerating spending all the time in the same room. The Guild of Physics and Helasuo’s closest friends and family have helped her cope. Helasuo was also involved in launching the WappuApu fundraising campaign to prevent student loneliness.
ENRIO 2021 congress takes place online on 27-29 September
The main themes of the congress are research integrity in open science and EU data protection laws. Registration opens on 3 May.
Professor Joni Pajarinen believes in the future potential of robotsÂ
In the future robots will work and learn independently, also with humans, and will no longer merely carry out programmed instructions.Â
‘A photographer is born together with the camera, through many different encounters’
In her doctoral thesis, Pauliina Pasanen examined learning to be a photographer.
Welcome to the first ever miniature film festival on Instagram!
You have been invited to the premiere. The @aaltoarts Instagram account will feature seven short films from April 26th to May 1st.
Emma-Riikka Myllymäki: Why company reporting needs to be excellent
By producing high-quality reports on both their business and sustainability impacts, companies build trust and aid stakeholder decision-making.
Matti Lehti grants are now open for proposals
The grant proposals have to be sent on 16 May 2021 at the latest.
Our unÂwillÂingÂness to sacÂriÂfice comÂfort: 3 taÂboos preÂventÂing sustainable transÂformÂaÂtion
Why is it so difficult for us to change our current practices for more sustainable ones? Are there any explicit taboos that hinder decision-making? Sustainability Science Days, Finland’s largest event in sustainability science, addresses sustainability challenges, including both taboos and innovative ways of promoting sustainability.
