Research news
A new programme models airflows much faster than before – without a supercomputer
Modelling reveals that even rooms with efficient ventilation often have areas where the air is stagnant. Assistant Professor Ville Vuorinen believes that a new programme could become a tool that can be used by both researchers as well as experts responsible for planning of public spaces.
You can still register for training in research data management and open science
So far, we have over 1,500 registrations for our RDM and open science webinars this autumn.
Mariana Amatullo appointed ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University Board
Mikko Kosonen and Ilkka Kivimäki to continue for a new three-year term.
A greenhouse out of wood: new design makes vertical farming greener
Efficient insulation halves energy consumption and could boost the income of vertical farms
Do you drive a car in metropolitan area? Come and test how to make motoring routes smoother and safer.
During the autumn, an international Code the Streets pilot will be implemented in metropolitan area, where motorists will be offered alternative driving routes with a navigator. We are now looking for testers for the navigation app who have an Android phone.
Recording and Q&A now available from the Platform Strategy Seminar 5 October, 2021
The Aalto University seminar "How to Win with Platform Strategy" with top experts from MIT, Harvard, Aalto University, and industry took place on 5 October, 2021 both online and onsite at Aalto campus in Espoo. On this page you can find the recording of the event and Q&A.
Two new Centres of Excellence ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University – the university is also involved in two consortia
Electromechanical Energy Conversion and Transfer and Life-Inspired Hybrid Materials were chosen as Centres of Excellence led by Aalto University
Grants for Aalto people from the Wihuri Foundation
The Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation grants were awarded to 35 people in Aalto University – majority of the grants are for dissertation work
Computer Science ranked 79th in Times Higher Education ranking
Engineering ranked 101-125 in the world
Open online design course launched for non-designers
Design Bits is an introduction course to help people everywhere become more creative problem-solvers
Promoting sustainability of transport in cities calls for a mindset change
In an openly available new book, researchers call for human-scale thinking in urban transport.
Join Aalto University at the 2021 European Researchers' Night on 24 September
Aalto University invites you to join the 2021 European Researchers' Night session "Unite! for sustainable energy"!
Additional donations towards smart building services engineering
The role of smart buildings will grow further in the breakthrough brought about by renewable energy and digitalisation.
Changing climate increases the need for water diplomacy
Water issues are increasingly political, meaning tensions need to be tackled in new ways
An encounter between a photographer and remote sensing specialists led to a book on forests, vision and the purpose of science
Where one person sees a beautiful bark surface, another person sees raw data, says Sheung Yiu, who took the photographs for the Ground Truth book.
President Ilkka Niemelä: ‘Cuts to research are always cuts to education’
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen and Chair of the Aalto University Student Union Milja Leinonen also spoke at opening of the academic year. The ceremony was held online.
Register for Research Data Management and Open Science Training in Autumn 2021!
Aalto University Research Services organises a webinar series on research data management and open science in autumn 2021.
Creativity is an important future skill - this symposium will help you understand creativity in a new way
Thriving in today’s fast-changing world requires creativity. The Aalto Creativity Symposium (September 10–11, 2021) welcomes everyone who wants to better understand the science of creativity.
Professor Ilkka Keppo studies the assessment and modelling of uncertainty
What do the decisions I make about getting a cup of coffee on the way to work have to do with the decisions we will make about energy system models in the decades to come?
The Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition showcases 30 projects for a more sustainable future
What is wise to design for future generations in a world of plenty?
