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New textbook by Mika Järvinen and Hanna Paulomäki guides engineers toward a sustainable energy transition
How should the education of energy engineers change to support not only climate goals but also ecological and social sustainability? The newly published textbook Designing Renewable Energy Systems within Planetary Boundaries offers answers to the question.
Carbon footprint calculated: Aalto University's emissions almost halved since 2023
Special attention has been paid to energy use and sources in emission reduction measures.
EU Nature Restoration Law alone won’t halt urban biodiversity loss, says study
In response to accelerating environmental crises, the European Union has introduced the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). A key component of the law also mandates the restoration of urban ecosystems.
From doctoral education to professorship of practice – The collaboration between Aalto and Valmet deepens
Aalto University and Valmet collaborate to educate doctoral-level experts in multiple fields. Valmet is interested in both doctoral research and the expertise of new doctoral graduates.
New thermal sensor presents novel way to carry out cryogenic measurements
The on-chip bolometer cuts down on costs and complexity while boasting ten times broader operational range.
What windows does the Nokia Design Archive open?
Early this year, news spread worldwide about the opening of Nokia’s design history at Aalto University – an extraordinary collection in both its richness and authenticity. The materials offer unique opportunities for research across various academic disciplines.
Wool electronics and orange peel clothing being created in Bioinnovation Center
Doctoral researchers at Aalto University Bioinnovation Center discuss accelerating the sustainable bioeconomy, the importance of collaboration and bold entrepreneurial dreams.
AI meets the conditions for having free will – we need to give it a moral compass
AI is advancing at such speed that speculative moral questions, once the province of science fiction, are suddenly real and pressing, says Finnish philosopher and psychology researcher Frank Martela.
GreenSense: Advancing Health Monitoring with Biodegradable Wearable Sensors
A research-to-business project funded by Business Finland was launched in January 2025. The project will focus on developing innovative wearable pressure and temperature sensors for continuous health monitoring of dementia patients.
Voices of SGT - podcast
Voices of SGT is a new podcast series bought to you by the Sustainable Global Technologies (SGT) Programme at Aalto. The podcast invites academics, students and practitioners talking through the messy, inspiring and eye opening journey of tacking world's wicked challenges.
Aalto computer scientists in IEEE S&P 2025
Two papers from Aalto Department of Computer Science accepted to the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy.
Physicists use machine learning to find out how layered gases and metals melt
The research team, which included a Nobel Prize winner, found out how layered materials confined in two dimensions transition between states.
Aalto computer scientists in AISTATS 2025
International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Statistics
Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony
All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required!
Prof. Anton Zasedatelev: Light and matter in the quantum realm
The new Assistant Professor aims to develop optical computing technologies operating at the fundamental limits of speed and energy.
Astronomers observe largest ever sample of galaxies up to over 12 billion light years away
New observations give researchers unique insight into how galaxies have evolved since the universe was under a billion years old.
AI that mirrors how humans behave can drive better designs for keyboards and charts
The human-like performance of these AI models is also transparent, paving the way for explainable AI and better human-computer interaction.
New mapping approach shows wolverine population spreading in Finland
The study introduces a new approach to mapping the occurrence and distribution of animal species.
