News from innovation ecosystem
Breakthrough in lignin research: spherical particles multiply enzyme efficiency
Lignin, a pulp industry by-product, could replace fossil materials.
Time crystals may hold secret to coherence in quantum computing
New experimental evidence also lays groundwork for new ways of studying time
The first Finnish startup selected to join the European Space Agency incubator
Operating within Aalto University, the business incubator is pivotal to Finland's national target to double its space industry turnover.
Significant funding from the Ministry for Aalto-led entrepreneurship and learning projects
The funds were appropriated for the promotion of student entrepreneurship and the creation of open learning materials.
The search for food safety
Students from Aalto and the University of Nairobi are examining food’s value chain from maize fields to the milk glass.
The new Magazine issue is available online
The Aalto University Magazine issue 22 examines solutions for sustainable development.
Deep inside Perseus A – A telescope larger than the Earth makes a sharp image of the formation of black hole jets in the core of a radio galaxy
An international team of researchers has imaged newly forming jets of plasma from a massive black hole with unprecedented accuracy.
Lux Helsinki to become the most sustainable light art festival in Europe by 2020?
Students developed a measurement system tailored to light art festivals and a collaboration platform.
Mathematical method exposes differences between social and healthcare providers
A more comprehensive assessment of service quality makes it possible to cut social and healthcare spending without affecting the quantity or quality of the services.
Aalto the first university in Finland to sign Sustainable Development Goals Accord
By signing, Aalto commits to promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals in its activities.
Innovation Camp Aarhus 2018
Aim is to co-create solutions for implementing regional smart specialisation strategies
GE Healthcare donates anaesthesia machines
Aalto students can get acquainted with health technology devices used in hospitals as a part of their studies
AI application for treatment of gestational diabetes
AI allows individualized predictions for expectant mothers and newborn children. The aim of the individual recommendations is a positive experience for the user combined with activity that is beneficial for the glucose level.
Rid of routine coding – AI automates the construction of large information systems
A new technology under development will bring down development costs so much that complex systems can be built from scratch.
Student project brings S Group information on sustainability in online retailing
Students also praised for positive attitude and independent approach to work.
Startup community A Grid opened on campus
The Finnish startup culture helped A Grid's Community Manager Leigh Ewin in adopting to his new home country.
East Africa Day kicks off spring’s student challenges
The open morning programme brings together expert views on sustainable development and innovation.
Aalto University becomes a member of Climate Leadership Coalition
The organisation aims at affecting the ability of companies and society to respond to climate change.
Close to 900 000 euros for water engineering research
The funds are targeted for five research projects of the Water and Environmental Engineering
European Space Agency opens a business accelerator on Aalto University campus
Located at A Grid, the new centre for growth companies, the accelerator will give impetus to space-technology-based entrepreneurship in Finland.
