News from innovation ecosystem
Transforming the construction industry
Expertise is built on research that must react to a changing environment.
Deep learning can fool listeners by imitating any guitar amplifier
A study from the Aalto Acoustics Lab demonstrates that digital simulations of guitar amplifiers can sound just like the real thing. The implications are that as the software models continue to improve, they can replace traditional analogue guitar amplifiers, which are bulky, fragile and expensive.
Aalto ARTS Annual Review celebrated the highlights of 2019
Nine awards and prizes were presented 5 February 2020 at the traditional get-together for Aalto ARTS faculty, staff and students.
A joint laboratory of circular economy was opened in Otaniemi
The Geological Survey of Finland, VTT and Aalto University work together with industry to develop solutions for the needs of a carbon-neutral and resource-efficient society.
Meyer Turku and Aalto University to expand collaboration in marine technology research and education
Aalto University and Meyer Turku Oy have signed an agreement that will strengthen and develop multidisciplinary research and education collaboration as well as give a boost to expert co-operation.
Rauma Marine Constructions to partner with Aalto University looking to cut emissions and increase safety in seafaring
Experts of the future are crucial to the maritime sector
Building with wood is a climate-friendly option – the Wood Wonders exhibition provides five interesting viewpoints on construction
Forest wood used in buildings can bind carbon for centuries. Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality, reduces the need for heating and air conditioning – and provides pleasure.
What is work and what is its future?
According to experts, we will define work in the future in a different way than we do now.
Netradar's tool provides a better user experience with the right data
Led by CEO Tomi Paatsila, Netradar helps its client companies understand the user experience and target their investments better.
Aalto carbon nanotubes used in new material revolution
Nanomaterials produced here have been used in groundbreaking new Science paper as part of international collaboration
Small tech companies meet summer design school: reveals a great potential for customer-driven success stories
Companies around the world use design to grow their business. The three-year research project looks for ways to speed up the transformation of small businesses to become more design-driven. The first year has already given great results.
Crab-shell and seaweed compounds spin into yarns for sustainable and functional materials
Biobased fibres are made from two renewable marine resources and with promise in advanced applications, in wovens and medical materials, among others. The threads draw strength from the crab chitin component and flexibility from seaweed alginate.
Study well-being questionnaire AllWell? ongoing 5.-19.2.2020
Dear teacher, please encourage your students to answer.
Private sector can help Finland solve health and social services problems
The vast amount of data and expertise should be utilised to the full.
Aalto Entrepreneurship Education Week resulted in collaboration between different units in Aalto and export of education methods
The praised Entrepreneurship Education Week organized by Aalto Ventures Program was held at Aalto University Campus form 9th to 12th of December 2019. The event was attended by nearly 50 teachers or staff members from nine countries and 22 different higher education institutes.
Triumph, embrace or offset? Entrepreneurs have different storytelling styles for presenting business closure
New pioneering research shows that entrepreneurs communicate to strengthen their professional image and stakeholder relationships - and avoid blaming others.
How sensitive can your quantum detector be?
A new device measures the tiniest energies in superconducting circuits, an essential step for quantum technology
Aalto nuclear fusion expert becomes ITER Scientist Fellow
Dr Antti Snicker becomes the first Finnish Scientist Fellow at ITER, modelling transport of fast particles in tokamak plasmas
The temporary facilities of Finlandia Hall, “Little Finlandia” has been developed with Wood Program and Building Design Studio
Little Finlandia will bring a comfortable living room open to all in the Töölönlahti Bay area.
