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2189 results for News, Materials and natural resources, Research, Sustainability, construction, textiles, Press releases, Research & Art, Studies

Aalto ARTS Books participates in the Helsinki and Frankfurt Book Fairs

Both the Helsinki Book Fair and the world's largest book fair, the Frankfurt Book Fair, will take place online this year due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Research & Art
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auki olevan kirjan aukeamalla on pastellisävyisiä kuvia pienistä keramiikkaesineistä

High-speed photos shine a light on how metals fail

By combining experimental and theoretical work, researchers discover what happens when metals are stretched to their yield point
Press releases
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A metal sample clamped in a tension machine, being photographed by a high speed camera

Aalto ENG Teaching Forum “SDGs in my teaching- Why and how to do it?” 2.11.2020

In the following Teaching Forum the theme will be “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in my teaching – why and how to do it?”. The vice dean will open the event.
For Aalto community
Studies
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Circular Design Challenge Competition teams selected

The Circular Design Challenge Competition launched by Aalto University, Geological Survey of Finland GTK, Natural Resources Institute Luke, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE and VTT in May collected altogether 26 cross-organizational ideas. Nine teams received funding to develop their idea into a concept or proposal.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Photo Valeria Azovskaya: Wood based material

Scientists develop a sound device to allow monkeys living in a Finnish zoo to play sounds and music

The use of sounds is a promising way to improve the life and wellbeing of animals living in captivity
Press releases
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Two white-face sakis sitting on a tree branch and grooming in Korkeasaari Zoo

Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation granted Aalto University EUR 10.5 million to establish a bioinnovation centre

The centre will accelerate the transition to a circular economy and bioeconomy, and create opportunities for sustainable economic growth in Finland.
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art, University
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green wall

How mobile apps grab our attention

First empirical study on how users pay visual attention to mobile app designs shows larger and brighter elements don’t catch our eyes after all.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Image of phone screen shows which elements draw users' eyes

7 Experiences Summit giving birth to multidisciplinary experience research as a field

The conference brought together experience researchers from different fields for the first time worldwide.
Research & Art
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nainen ja kaksi miestä seisovat studiossa kuvan etualalla, taaempana mies odottaa kameran käynnistymistä virtuaalikonferenssissa

This time round, Professor Henrikki Tikkanen defended a doctoral dissertation in economic history

Tikkanen's doctoral studies at the University of Jyväskylä focused on organisational and naval history.
Research & Art
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tohtorinhattuja

Meet the data agent: Ivika Jäger

Ivika Jäger invites Aalto researchers to have an open discussion about RDM. In this article series Aalto University data agents, researchers experienced in research data management are introduced.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Ivika Jäger, photographer: Ivika Jäger

School of Business ranked second in B2B marketing in prestigious international journal’s evaluation

Fruitful co-operation between Finnish universities and excellent university-business collaboration essential
Research & Art
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Groups of students sitting in work lounge inside the School of Business / Photo by Aalto University, Mikko Raskinen

What is the Future of Digital Product Passports for ICT Devices?

An ITP and Technology Industries of Finland collaboration studied how a Digital Product Passport could increase circular economy.
Cooperation, Studies
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Students sitting by an interesting wooden table doing a puzzle

Attend research data management training

The training introduces research data management from different practical aspects. New training topics include anonymization and reproducibility of research.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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RDM cloud by Urszula Pawlicka

New simulation code to eliminate need for super computers in modelling indoor aerosols

Focused on public indoor environments, the code will be openly available for researchers and other professionals
Press releases, Research & Art
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Mallinnus aerosolien leviämisestä bussissa.

How has the coronavirus affected company strategies? - Survey produces information to support decision-making

The information produced in the Aalto University project will help companies make strategy and investment decisions.
Research & Art
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Kuvassa kädet ja post-it-lappuja. Kuva: Adolfo Vera

Are you interested in the new EU research and innovation framework programme, Horizon Europe?

As a member of Nordic5Tech alliance Aalto researchers and staff have an opportunity to follow a week of interactive sessions and information seminars on selected parts of EU Horizon Europe Research & Innovation Programme due to open in 2021.
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Research & Art
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EU Horisontti Eurooppa

Save the date for the Aalto ENG Teaching Forum “SDGs in my teaching- Why and how to do it?” 2.11.2020

In the following Teaching Forum the theme will be “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in my teaching – why and how to do it?”. The vice dean will open the event.
AaltoENG Teaching Forum on November 2nd focuses on sustainability and the SDGs, offering an interactive workshop to all ENG teachers for learning
For Aalto community
Studies
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Kestävän kehityksen donitsi

New publication series: NDI Background Papers

Northern Dimension Institute has launched a new publication series, the NDI Background Papers.
Research & Art
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Tulevaisuusfoorumin esitteen kansi.

Meet the data agent: Clemens Icheln

Clemens Icheln has positive experience with opening data and encourages his colleagues to publish their data as well. In this article series Aalto University data agents, researchers experienced in research data management are introduced.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Profile picture Clemens Icheln / Photographer: Clemens Icheln

The German Society of Material Science awards Professor Mady Elbahri the DGM prize of 2020

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e.V. (DGM) has recognized Professor Mady Elbahri at the School of Chemical Engineering, for his outstanding scientific achievements in the field of Nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Professor Mady Elbahri