/en/listing/215256/feed News listing en /en/news/dean-of-the-school-of-business-has-selected-the-recipients-of-the-deans-impact-award-2025 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:44:38 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1344049 at /en The award recipients are Anna Chialà and Eli Saaresto, Didier van Overveld and Duc Khuat, Iris Martinelli and Anna Hakola Sustainability aaltobizsustainability honoured Awards and Recognition Opiskelijoita laiturilla. Kuva: Henri Vogt /en/news/keys-to-growth-a-new-era-of-game-changers-in-the-forest-industry Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:53:30 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1343103 at /en Wood can be shaped into almost anything in the hands of researchers, but transforming the forest industry also requires risk-taking and fresh thinking. That’s why experts say now is an incredible time to study the field. Materials and natural resources Sustainability Bioinnovation center FinnCERES Research & Art Erilaisia pyöreitä näytteitä valkoisilla korteilla, kuten vihreä, keltainen ja beige, vihreiden lehtien oksa. /en/news/can-technology-save-us-in-the-sustainability-transition-five-things-everyone-should-understand-about Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:23:47 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1341898 at /en Academy Research Fellow Johanna Ahola-Launonen warns us against solving the sustainability crisis solely through technology – and explains why we are so keen to do just that Digitalisation and AI Research Sustainability aaltobizresearch aaltobizsustainability responsibility sustainability sustainable economy Research & Art Akatemiatutkija Johanna Ahola-Launonen /en/news/campus-sustainability-champion-concrete-actions-for-creating-hope Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:36:33 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1339189 at /en The Planetary Practices Workshops series was selected as the Campus sustainability champion 2025. Campus Sustainability University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Awards and Recognition Campus University Campus Sustainability Champion 2025 /en/news/students-can-receive-sustainability-action-booster-expense-grant-for-their-ideas-at-any-time Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:46:41 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1336638 at /en Significant impacts on sustainability culture can start with even small actions Sustainability aaltobizsustainability grants responsibility Studies Aalto-yliopiston opiskelijoita. Kuva: Aleksi Poutanen. /en/news/wildflower-meadows-to-promote-biodiversity Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:14:34 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1334026 at /en Campus outdoor areas and meadows are managed strategically, taking the growth site carefully into consideration. Campus Living environments University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Otaniemi Campus University Marsion niityn istutusta /en/news/recycling-campaign-calls-for-greater-effort-from-the-aalto-community Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:06:21 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1332911 at /en The recycling campaign has now lasted about nine months. Campus Sustainability University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Campus University �����ä��ä�ٱ�첹���� /en/news/across-the-world-by-land-fewer-emissions-more-experiences Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:46:46 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1334068 at /en Minna Halme and Hanne Savolainen explain why they decided to travel to the conference by means other than flying. Sustainability aaltobizsustainability sustainability travelling travel responsibility University junaraide /en/news/submit-your-nomination-for-the-campus-sustainability-champion-2025 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:00:35 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1324662 at /en The search for Campus Sustainability Champion is on again, submit your nomination! Campus Sustainability Studies Aalto University Campus & Real Estate All students Otaniemi Campus Sustis champion logo /en/news/tum-aalto-sgt-summer-course-explores-economic-land-dynamics-in-west-africa-through-innovative Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:14:46 +0000 Matleena Muhonen 1321913 at /en The summer course offered a dynamic simulation on land economics tailored for West African countries: Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Collaboration Studies Sustainability Teaching Aalto Global Impact Cooperation Studies Visit to an informal neighborhood, presenting inconsistent building practices in Rufisque, Senegal.
Photo by Daniel Gog-Ciceu /en/news/sgt-studio25-students-explore-sustainable-and-affordable-housing-solutions-in-senegal Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:04:48 +0000 Matleena Muhonen 1321907 at /en For the first time, Aalto’s Sustainable Global Technology (SGT) Studio course has initiated a project in Senegal, focusing on affordable and sustainable housing. Collaboration Studies Sustainability Teaching Aalto Global Impact Cooperation Studies Interview of a woman moving from an informal settlement to new social housing developed by NGO UrbaSEN, with support and translation provided by Magatte Diouf, Program Manager at UrbaSEN.
Location: Dakar, Senegal.
Photo by Sofia Pascolo, Aalto SGT Student /en/news/pollinators-tiny-helpers-in-the-work-for-biodiversity Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:58:36 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1319572 at /en Bee-assisted biomonitoring has started on the Otaniemi campus. Living environments Campus Sustainability University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Campus University Mehiläispesä Humblebee Aallon kampuksella /en/news/how-can-we-ensure-sustainable-and-equitable-water-use-in-times-of-crisis Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:20:57 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1320711 at /en The multidisciplinary GloWater project develops solutions that help nations and companies manage their water risks and reinforce their water responsibility, taking into account the perspectives of civil society. The project also provides new insights into the sustainability of water resources by considering the role of water in regulating the overall state of the planet. Collaboration Research aaltobizsustainability business cooperation sustainability Research & Art GloWater /en/news/groundbreaking-grant-model-supporting-student-sustainability-projects-wins-award-in-new-york Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:04:20 +0000 Katja Rönkkö 1319788 at /en Sustainability Action Booster grant model, developed by Aalto University, has received a prestigious international recognition from an UN-affiliated educational initiative. The model funds students' own experiments, ideas, and prototypes, and is now being praised for its bold, student-centered approach. Sustainability aaltobizsustainability Press releases Sustainability Action Boosterin hankekoordinaattori Jasmin Järvinen vastaanotti palkinnon New Yorkissa. /en/news/voices-of-sgt-podcast Fri, 09 May 2025 12:36:03 +0000 Pragati Singhal 1313523 at /en 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. Collaboration Research Sustainability Aalto Lab Mexico Aalto University Studies University Cover art design for the Voices of SGT /en/news/sustainability-in-action-recycling-campaign-at-aalto-university-continues Wed, 07 May 2025 07:03:48 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1312045 at /en The recycling campaign across the entire Aalto community was launched in October 2024. Campus Sustainability University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate materials recycling solutions for sustainability sustainability Campus University Jätettä Ämmässuolla /en/news/low-emission-local-energy-enhances-campus-energy-self-sufficient Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:13:11 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1306973 at /en The solution relies on combining local production and the district heating system, as well as low-temperature and cooling networks. Campus Sustainability Aalto University Campus & Real Estate sustainability renewable energy Campus Ilmakuva kampuksesta /en/news/aalto-university-secures-funding-for-critical-green-transition-research Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:27:07 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1293711 at /en Granted by the Research Council of Finland, the funding will accelerate research in energy systems, microelectronics and sustainable cities Sustainability Academy of Finland -Research Council of Finland Cooperation Research & Art Ilmakuva modernista kaupunkimiljööstä, jossa on viherkattoisia ja aurinkopaneelein varustettuja rakennuksia veden äärellä. /en/news/the-aalto-co-educator-team-continues-to-shape-a-sustainable-future Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:29:38 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1274331 at /en Since its establishment in 2021, the Aalto Co-educator (ACE) team has played a key role in implementing Aalto University’s “Shaping a Sustainable Future” strategy. As the first phase concludes, the ACE team is restructuring to continue its mission of supporting Aalto’s teaching community. Sustainability Teacher services sustainability Press releases Aalto-Co-Educator-Team-2025 /en/news/business-is-sustainability-and-sustainability-is-business Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:07:46 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1268696 at /en The year 2024 can be called the year of sustainability, as the School of Business continued to strongly promote sustainability in its research, teaching and other activities, which was also recognised with awards Sustainability aaltobizsustainability responsibility sustainability sustainable economy Awards and Recognition Research & Art Studies A bee in a flower