Smarter energy
From research into electro-chemical conversion to creating policy for demand-response planning, Aalto University is working on ways to develop smarter and more sustainable energy grids
Virva Salmivaara: I study the role of entrepreneurs in sustainable development
According to the researcher of entrepreneurship, researchers must have a personal vision they believe in, and they need to be prepared to work persistently to achieve their goals.
Since cooling demand is primarily driven by the sun, could it also be powered by the sun?
The International Energy Agency has dubbed increased global cooling demand as one of the most critical blind spots in today’s energy debate. A new study entitled - Meeting Increased Global Cooling Demand with Photovoltaics during the 21st Century - yields critical new insight to a fundamental question: How much photovoltaics (PV) would be needed to power the world sustainably?
EIT Festival - 2 October @Aalto
Welcome to the EIT Festival to discover EIT Innovation Communities in Finland!
The Finnish Presidency Event - European Days for Sustainable Circular Economy
The European Days for Sustainable Circular Economy event is to promote a low-carbon, climate resilient circular economy
From clean energy to personalized medicine – a book about the power of the university
The Aalto Effect is a tribute to the ambitious and uncompromising work of dozens of researchers.
Emma-Riikka Myllymäki: High quality reporting improves decision-making
The Assistant Professor of accounting encourages companies to develop their sustainability reporting.
Aalto University participates in a major event involving 2 000 circular economy influencers
The World Circular Economy Forum will take place between 3 and 5 June.
Lessons from Mars and blue algae ― Come explore the future of the circular economy on 5 June
Organised by Aalto University, speakers include NASA Researcher Jonathan Trent, founder of Origin by Ocean Mari Granström, and circular fashion expert Kirsi Niinimäki
A village chief calls for responsible innovation, and an urban economics expert for tight-knit urban development
Aalto Vision Forum explored opportunities for growth in a rapidly changing operating environment.
How can we use rivers sustainably?
Humans have long altered the natural state of rivers. Now nature’s own methods can help us to manage rivers more sustainably.
Small Finland is a big player in the circular economy of metals
Finland was chosen to lead the strategic planning for battery recycling in Europe. Two key reasons for this achievement are the high-level research carried out in Finland and the close cooperation within the sector.
How can wastewater become a resource?
A crucial part of the circular economy, wastewater can give us essential nutrients in an environmentally friendly way.
'The solutions for circular economy are not achieved alone'
A circular economy workshop series develops new collaborations between engineers and business researchers.
​​​​​​​How can we conserve the natural cycle of water in cities?
Changing water circulation to resemble more the natural cycle with nature-based solutions.
Aalto University fashion students to reveal their sustainable visions for the future
From recycled materials to Ioncell fabric, Aalto fashion design will light up the Fashion Meets Sustainability event in Paris
'We need to make polluting costly'
Slowing climate change demands comprehensive understanding of energy markets and resolute decision-making
Aalto University ranked 5th in partnership in THE University Impact Ranking
The overall ranking of Aalto University was 19th. The international Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings assess universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Where is the water?
Only a fraction of the water on Earth is drinkable, so we need ways to use it smartly.
How can we eat less water?
Most of the water we consume is hidden in food production, so we need to carefully choose what we put on our plates.Â