Innovation ecosystem news
Safer and more efficient rechargeable lithium batteries – Aalto is taking part in new corporate cooperation projects
International projects aim to develop new more environmentally friendly materials and production methods for rechargeable lithium batteries
Researchers: Service robotics will be part of a nurse's job in ten years
The six-year ROSE project focused on issues such as remote presence robots and power vests for nurses. Experiences were positive, but the technical development of robotics is not yet up to the required level. A road map for the sustainable extensive utilisation of care robotics has been published in connection with the project.
The human ear detects half a millisecond delay in sound
Researchers discover how accurately the human ear can detect time delay in sounds in different frequencies.
New Academy Projects to be launched in September
New Academy Projects funded by the Academy of Finland involve expertise from all six Aalto schools
Nearly 20 million euros for research
The Academy of Finland funding brings nine new posts as Academy Research Fellow, 15 new Postdoctoral Researchers and 24 new Academy Projects ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University.
Finland continues to lead battery metals and recycling research
As demand for batteries increases, the need to find solutions is urgent.
UPM and Aalto University start co-operation on sustainable design
The main goal of the Design + Sustainability research project is to find new, effective ways to promote sustainable development.
Aalto-led project on student entrepreneurship comes to a successful close
The YYTO-project, funded by the Ministry of education and culture, found ways to support student entrepreneurship
Juho Kuosmanen’s Compartment No. 6 (Hytti nro 6) wins Grand Prix award at Cannes
Kuosmanen is the second Finnish director to pick up the award, after Aki Kaurismäki won the Grand Prix in 2002 for The Man Without a Past
Anyone can get super-hearing
New audio technique can track bats in flight and help localise sources of ultrasonic sound.
Näytös21 fashion show made an impact also online
The main prize winner is Jenny Hytönen, also Sofia Ilmonen and Juha Vehmaanperä were awarded.
Plastic collection in break rooms is expanding on campus
The plastic collection pilot implemented in 2019 will expand on the Otaniemi campus.
5G technology offers productivity benefits to companies and accelerated employment paths for students all around the world
Aalto University is a focal point for 5G competence and applications.
Vibrant living environments are created through more inclusive, sustainable and aesthetic design
Aalto University's New European Bauhaus event sought bold perspectives on multidisciplinary and systemic change.
How should governments offer subsidies for clean-energy heating?
New study from Finland shows heat pump benefits don’t necessarily go to those who benefit most
Regional and adaptive targeting of vaccinations can be advantageous – Researchers examine effective vaccination strategies for coronavirus pandemic
New study models the age structure of those being vaccinated and contact between Finnish regions during the pandemic
Warm ice may fracture differently than cold ice
New study suggests old rules on how ice breaks may not always hold up
Acoustic solutions made from natural fibres can reduce buildings’ carbon footprints
Aalto University researchers discovered that wood-based pulp fibres are also well-suited for making acoustic materials.
Aalto University's Näytös21 online this year
This year, Aalto University's fashion show Näytös21 will be held online. The collections of the young designers will be presented on Friday 28 May at 21:00 (EEST) at aalto.fashion
New Standards exhibition will open 20 May in Venice Architecture Biennale
Finland’s exhibition presents collaboration between the timber industry and architects to alleviate the housing shortage during the World War II and reconstruction.
