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Lessons from Mars and blue algae ― Come explore the future of the circular economy on 5 June
Organised by Aalto University, speakers include NASA Researcher Jonathan Trent, founder of Origin by Ocean Mari Granström, and circular fashion expert Kirsi Niinimäki
Nine new Academy Projects ÄûÃʵ¼º½
The total funding granted by the Academy of Finland’s Research Council for Biosciences, Health and the Environment and Research Council for Culture and Society is 3.3 million euros.
A fairy dance takes over Kuunsilta: student art exhibition opened at the Espoo Cultural Centre
The exhibition was inspired by the students' own experiences and relationship with the environment, and adapted to fit into the Cultural Centre.
How can we use rivers sustainably?
Humans have long altered the natural state of rivers. Now nature’s own methods can help us to manage rivers more sustainably.
Doctoral study: Walkable environments and green spaces can help get sedentary older adults moving
Quality environments in cities can promote active living and better health even among inactive older adults, according to a new doctoral study.
Funding for four new Academy Research Fellow and 14 Postdoctoral Researcher posts
The funding for the five-year Academy Research Fellow and the three-year Postdoctoral Researcher posts was awarded by the Academy of Finland's Research Council for Natural Sciences and Engineering.
How can wastewater become a resource?
A crucial part of the circular economy, wastewater can give us essential nutrients in an environmentally friendly way.
Solving the construction productivity puzzle with digital situation awareness
Aalto University researchers believe they have found the reason to why digitalisation hasn't produced the expected boost in productivity.
​​​​​​​How can we conserve the natural cycle of water in cities?
Changing water circulation to resemble more the natural cycle with nature-based solutions.
'We need to make polluting costly'
Slowing climate change demands comprehensive understanding of energy markets and resolute decision-making
€32 million funding boost for Smart Cities Research in Tallinn & Helsinki
Smart Cities Centre of Excellence to be established as a joint project between Tallinn University of Technology and Aalto University
Shaking up Tech – a runaway success in 2018 – is expanding across Finland
Last year Shaking Up Tech, which encourages women to enter the field of technology, was fully booked in an hour. Thanks to the event’s expansion, more than 400 high school students can attend this year.
Aalto University’s academic results and campus developed favourably in 2018
The Board approved the Annual Board Report and Financial Statements for 2018 on 20 March 2019. The year 2018 was Aalto University’s ninth year of operations.
Where is the water?
Only a fraction of the water on Earth is drinkable, so we need ways to use it smartly.
How can we eat less water?
Most of the water we consume is hidden in food production, so we need to carefully choose what we put on our plates.Â
AScI funding awarded to planning future energy systems and to designing penguin-inspired active surfaces
Each programme to receive funding of €150 000 over three years.
Aalto University’s Art & Design now 7th best in the world
Architecture improved its position, reaching 42nd place, while Business again made the top 100 in the recently published QS World University Rankings
Voyage to Antarctica: Lost vessels
Part 3 of 3. Lu Liangliang files his final report from the Antarctic before returning to Finland.
Addcomposites helps small businesses automate the manufacturing of composite parts
The start-up that began as a student project aims for the international market. Their goal is to be Europe's top solution in a growing field.
Solar power seen as expensive without reason – already a viable option for one in three residential buildings
According to researchers, legal reform could spur a majority of properties to become energy producers.
