Biogas Digester
The biogas digester, "Katla," was first proposed in late 2023. It converts organic waste into biogas and fertilizer for our community gardens, building a stronger local resource cycle.
Meadow
This project focuses on increasing biodiversity by planting a meadow that attracts pollinators. The project was started in the fall of 2023 by Creative Sustainability student Meri-Tuuli Moilanen.
Beekeeping
Our beekeeping project introduces students to the world of honeybees. Participants can join our free introductory course, then work as hive buddies with experienced beekeepers. We also maintain meadows for the bees.
Gardening
The longest-running project at the Test Site, Gardening, is all about creating a vibrant green space in the heart of Otaniemi while sharing nature-based practices with fellow students.
Growing tessellations with mycelium-cellulose composites
Aalto University Bioinnovation Center doctoral candidate Laureen Mahler visited Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands to investigate the viability of growing tessellations with mycelium and cellulose-based substrates.
Curriculum development
The aim of curriculum design is a programme that helps students acquire the competence they will need in their field in the future and to acquire it within the target time frame. In this page, we have described the stages of curriculum development and instructions for each stage. You can find also methods, tools and working templates to support the co-development and carry out each stage.
The Three-Step Method for Sustainability Integration into Courses
Teachers are interested in sustainability integration but are sometimes unsure how to integrate it into their courses. The method, developed by HÃ¥kan Mitts and Tuomo Eloranta, generates sustainability ideas and concepts that can be included in existing courses.
Integrating Sustainability into Teaching without Redesigning your Entire Course
The Aalto Co-Educator Team’s workshop, ‘Anxiety be Gone!: Simple practices to integrate sustainability into your course,’ allows teachers to make impactful changes to their courses without ‘rewriting the script.’
Simplifying Online Course Creation for Aalto Teachers
The Aalto Co-Educator team supports teachers in integrating sustainability and entrepreneurship education into their programs and courses. One approach is to ensure that online courses are available ºÚÁÏÍø students.
Policies and guidelines on doctoral studies and supervision
Key university polices and guidelines on doctoral supervision
Aalto University policy on credit transfer (in force from 1 January 2025)
Aalto University policy on credit transfer (in force from 1 January 2025)
How can I use project instructors to support my teams?
Support instructors with clarity and encouragement. It helps them help students, and makes the course run more smoothly.
One of my teams is struggling, should I intervene and how?
Team issues are normal. Support teams early, talk things through, and help them take small steps toward better collaboration.
What should I teach about teamwork?
Project work alone doesn’t build teamwork skills systematically, well-designed learning activities are required.
Summer employee positions at the Department of Computer Science 2025
We are looking for BSc or MSc degree students at Aalto or other universities to work with us during the summer 2025
How to experience more positive emotions?
In Positive Psychology the effects of positive emotions have been studied extensively. Positive emotions build psychological, intellectual, physical, and social resources, even affecting our immunity and lifespan.
Introducing CS Students' Sustainability Initiatives: Aalto Repair and Rewear
Aalto Repair and Rewear is a mending-focused community initiative founded by Thekla Weißkopf and Regina Kazanjian, two Creative Sustainability master’s students. This blog post tells more about Thekla and Regina's (Kaz) motivations for the initiative.