Research news
Compostable wood foam replaces plastic in shoe insoles
Aalto University students develop prototype of durable wood-based insole – Finnish shoe company starts testing material on users this autumn
Call for proposals: Unite! Seed Fund to foster collaborative teaching
This call is for setting up joint/collaborative teaching formats in Unite! focus areas. Apply by end of August 2024.
American and Finnish universities collaborate to drive SDG advancement and innovation
American and Finnish universities collaborate on SDG innovation during a week-long training event, fostering global sustainability solutions.
Energy consumption at swimming halls can be cut by up to a third, thanks to a new tool
The tool, developed by researchers at Aalto University, is intended for the project and pre-planning phase of new swimming halls and for planning the renovations of old ones.
From space technology and shimmering wood to shapeshifting textiles – explore world-changing research in the brand new Marsio building
The Makers of the Impossible exhibition and the Designs for a Cooler Planet festival will kick off the autumn season at Marsio – Aalto University’s brand new, open-to-all campus venue.
Transforming interdisciplinary education: Sustainable Global Technologies (SGT) across four continents
The true impact of our actions often unfolds over time, as demonstrated by the students at the SGT FAIR’24 on May 22. Their work showcased how a single student challenge can drive significant change.
Collaboration with Aalto brings significant financial benefits to Neste
As a result of the collaboration, Neste is now using digital tools in its fuel research alongside traditional testing.
Professor Peter Hans Matthews works as a Fulbright-Aalto Distinguished Chair scholarship holder at the Department of Economics
Fulbright programmes and scholarships are highly appreciated in the United States
IoT Forge donates EUR 1 million to the School of Engineering
The donation will be used for research and education on the Industrial Internet and digital twins.
Understanding climate warming impacts on carbon release from the tundra
Tundras could transform from carbon sinks into a carbon source, exacerbating the effects of climate change
Even Finland should be concerned about droughts
Though the risk is still low, recent droughts in Finland have had a serious impact – and they will be more common
Five new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto in 2024
The ceremonial conferment took place on campus in June.
The New European Bauhaus festival brought together European decision-makers and experts in cross-sectoral sustainable development
Aalto University participated in the New European Bauhaus Festival with its sustainable construction exhibition, Time out! Rethinking construction.
Aalto University shakes up construction practices at the New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels
The exhibition Time Out! will be on show in Brussels from 9 to 13 April 2024 as part of the NEB Festival.
Metsähovi Radio Observatory turns 50 and gets new telescopes
Students helped design and build the new telescopes, which expands the opportunities for multidisciplinary space research and education
Humans have driven the Earth’s freshwater cycle out of its stable state
New analysis shows that the global freshwater cycle has shifted far beyond pre-industrial conditions
Significant grants for science from the Finnish Cultural Foundation
A total of thirty individuals and research groups from Aalto University received grants from the Finnish Cultural Foundation for science and art. Professors Harri Lipsanen and Zhipei Sun and their team, were awarded a large grant to develop electronic components mimicking the structure and function of the human brain. Among the grantees is also Professor Mikko Alava, whose team is developing water-resistant foams as substitutes for plastic using AI-based methods.
Making creativity happen: new documentary shows how to foster a creative mindset
Companies and organisations can arrange screenings to encourage creativity and experimentation
What is radical creativity? The recent film offers various interpretations
The film "Radical Creatives" expands our understanding of creativity and explores Aalto's culture in a compelling way.
