News from innovation ecosystem
Finnish energy transition arena report launched: Experts highlight a need for a thorough renovation of the energy sector to meet global climate challenges and improve Finnish competitiveness
The use of fossil fuels needs to stop on a fast schedule, a fresh report emphasises.
Slush builds on volunteer strength
More than 2000 volunteers will once again take part in organising Slush, the world-famous startup event. Students Johannes Tervo and Niklas Jalonen tell us why they are excited to be on board.
The Suomi 100 satellite will be a milestone in Finland’s space history
The satellite will be delivered and sent into space under the provisions of the new Space Act, at the beginning of 2018.
Friday finery
Perspectives can clash in a fashion company founded by a clothing designer, an engineer and a business graduate, but each of the trio has gradually learned to have faith in the others’ abilities.
Finnish design that conquered Burning Man can be utilised even in human settlements in Mars
The Cosmic Egg was built to the Nevada desert with the help of more than fifty volunteers.
FallUp inspired the entrepreneurial minds of 1700 students
Aalto Entrepreneurship Society organised Europe’s largest student-run entrepreneurship event.
FITech to tackle tech expert shortage straight away
Aalto is coordinating a new cooperative university education venture for the technology sector called FITech
Spectral library reveals how boreal trees reflect solar radiation
An internationally significant spectral library helps in the interpretation of satellite images and in the assessment of the effects of forests on climate.
Suomi 100 satellite on display in the Space Truck in Otaniemi 15 September
The third satellite built at Aalto University will be launched into space in December.
New project develops problem-based learning in East African Universities
Aalto Global Impact led project enhances multidisciplinarity and regional networks.
Visualisers of the effects of climate change and weather information winners of the NASA Europa Challenge competition
The judges decided to award the first prize to two of the teams: AgroSphere developed by an American team and World Weather developed by a Jordanian team.
Aalto University and GE Healthcare expand their cooperation
The areas of cooperation include healthcare data analytics and artificial intelligence as well as start-up activities.
NASA searches for the most imaginative applications in Helsinki – satellite data to be harnessed to aid sustainable development
With satellite data, NASA Europa Challenge finalists predict wildfires and enable people with allergies to analyse pollen dispersion.
Aalto University endowment portfolio returned 3.1% in the first half of 2017
The purpose of the Aalto University endowment is to generate additional funding for top quality research and education.
Aalto-1 satellite sends first image
The photograph was taken with the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland developed hyperspectral camera's secondary camera.
5 million euro project could see Finland become the model country for the circular economy of metals
Effective recycling would be ecologically-friendly – and accelerate Finland's economy.
Many Aalto Start-Up Center graduate companies display good growth
Over 3,000 jobs have been created by the companies that have graduated from the Start-Up Center.
Students researched with Nokia how virtual and augmented reality could work in real estate business
In customized student projects students learn by doing real projects for companies. The projects are organized by the School of Business.
Biodesign projects identify medical innovations for commercialisation
Combining the technical expertise of an engineer with the clinical expertise of a medical doctor can lead to the invention of the century.
Aalto Global Impact promotes societal impact globally
Since 2012, Aalto Global Impact collaborates across disciplines and sectors for sustainability.
