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Master’s Program in Advanced Energy Solutions starts in September 2017

The application period for the new program is open till 25 January 2017.
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Hydropower in China impacts the flow of the Mekong River

The study shows that the hydropower operations considerably increased dry season flows and decreased wet season flows.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Mekon River livelihoods and food security are closely linked to water.

Such great heights

The Otaniemi campus is now dominated by a 43 000-square-metre building site, helmeted professionals and sky-scraping cranes.
Aalto Magazine, Campus
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The Väre construction site. Photographer: Kalle Kataila.

Good corporate responsibility reporting practices are an integral element of a successful organisation's activities

Researchers from the School of Business have developed reporting practices.
Cooperation
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Students Hanna Kim, Melina Pinomaa and Eerik Klemetti from the School of Business presented the students' choice, which was Stora Enso as well. Photo: Julius Konttinen

Dean’s Circle – perspectives on sustainable development

Stakeholders, alumni, researchers and students were brought together by the themes of social responsibility and sustainable development.
Cooperation
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Energy sector executive Mika Anttonen named School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year

Anttonen is known for his open-minded work in the energy sector for mitigating climate change.
Awards and Recognition
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Mika Anttonen is the first Alumnus of the Year 2016 of the Aalto University School of Engineering.

Market impact of CO2-based car taxation in Finland drastic but not that green

Especially high-income households were the winners of the 2008 car tax reform.
Research & Art
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Government tax revenue from purchases of new cars declined strongly because of the car tax reform.

Being poor may also have positive effects on economic decisions

The experience of having insufficient economic resources may affect the grounds on which decisions are made.
Research & Art
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The dissertation also studies differences in subjective well-being between shareholders and non-shareholders. According to Luotonen, shareholders are happier than non-shareholders. Photo: Anni Hanén

Debunking the heroic social entrepreneurship myth

Social entrepreneurship is about mundane work and not about heroism.
Research & Art
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Welcome to the new Learning Centre!

The revamp of the library building designed by Alvar Aalto is nearing completion and it will open its doors once again on 31 October.
Aalto Magazine, University
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Interiors of the Harald Herlin Learning Centre. Photographer: Tuomas Uusheimo.

Scientists find link between tropical storms and decline of river deltas

A change in the patterns of tropical storms is threatening the future of the Mekong River delta in Vietnam.
Research & Art, Press releases
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Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority and Aalto University to intensify collaboration

Changes in society create challenges for water services and waste management.
Research & Art, Press releases
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Experience the robot bus in Otaniemi!

Two robot buses have arrived to Otaniemi and they are now available for passengers.
Campus, Cooperation
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Huge leap in digital computing energy efficiency speeds up deployment of IoT

Finnish Minima Processor Ltd receives €1.6 million in equity funding.
Cooperation
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Monika Österberg develops from wood a contender to oil

Associate Professor of Bioproduct Chemistry Monika Österberg wants to see her innovations change the world.
Research & Art
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Circular economy, metals and entrepreneurship combined as a postgraduate course for the first time

Pitch training and the pitch competition were the highlight for many participants.
Studies
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Architectural design competition for Chemist’s block in Otaniemi

Four leading architects' offices invited to participate in the international competition.
Campus
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Competition jury and other actors gathered around the model of the competition area. From the left: Sari Nieminen, Eija Larkas-Ipatti, Antti Tuomela, Kati Soini, Taru Haimala, Pyry Haahtela, Olli Kantanen, Seppo Karppinen, Antti Ahlava and Antti Uusitupa.

Less food waste

CGI and Aalto University begin project to reduce food waste in restaurant and canteen kitchens.
Studies, Cooperation
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Baker's yeast to help in fight against blue-green algal toxins

A team of students from Aalto University and the University of Helsinki will take part in the iGEM competition a world-wide, synthetic biology event.
Studies, Research & Art, Cooperation
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Environmental drainage channel decreases amount of substances transported to the water system

Land drainage, the morphological status of channels and the quality of water can be improved with compound channels.
Research & Art
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Aalto University School of Engineering