Read the latest research news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/360871/feed News listing en Glitch artwork challenges to see art in a different light /en/news/glitch-artwork-challenges-to-see-art-in-a-different-light Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:07:53 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1337431 at /en Laura Könönen's sculpture was unveiled on 14 October at the Otaniemi campus. Art and Creative Practices Marsio Otaniemi art art and creative practices campus undergraduate centre Campus Research & Art University Henkilö koskettaa suurta kiveä tiilirakennuksen edessä, sinisen taivaan alla. Nanoparticles in Functional Textiles /en/news/nanoparticles-in-functional-textiles Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:28:21 +0000 Md Repon 1338610 at /en Dr. Md. Reazuddin Repon, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Textile Chemistry Group, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, has contributed as an editor to a newly published academic volume titled “Nanoparticles Integrated Functional Textiles”. Research textbooks textiles Research & Art Book cover of 'Nanoparticles Integrated Functional Textiles' edited by Md. Reazuddin Repon, Daiva Mikučioniene, and Aminoddin Haji. Carbon-based radicals at the frontier of solar cell technology /en/news/carbon-based-radicals-at-the-frontier-of-solar-cell-technology Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:08:27 +0000 Virpi Raski 1338595 at /en Could a single unpaired electron change the future of solar energy? Energy solutions Sustainability Technology and engineering Bio Materiality bioproducts solar cells solar panels Press releases Research & Art Moderni rakennus, jossa värikäs laatoitettu julkisivu, jossa integroitu aurinkopaneeli. Taivas on kirkas ja vaaleansininen. Connecting the creative community – Aalto ARTS launches newsletter and LinkedIn page /en/news/connecting-the-creative-community-aalto-arts-launches-newsletter-and-linkedin-page Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:03:29 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1337421 at /en The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has launched a new Friends of Aalto ARTS newsletter and opened its own LinkedIn page. Art and Creative Practices Arts and design Collaboration Research & Art University Joukko kerääntynyt moderniin rakennukseen isojen ikkunoiden ja puisten yksityiskohtien kanssa, seuraa puhujaa lavalla. The real reasons Endurance sank – study finds Shackleton knew of ship’s shortcomings /en/news/the-real-reasons-endurance-sank-study-finds-shackleton-knew-of-ships-shortcomings Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1337389 at /en A world-first study reveals the famed polar explorer was aware of worrying structural shortcomings in the ill-fated ship – Endurance was not designed for compressive ice conditions – yet it set sail anyway. Technology and engineering Research Aalto Ice Tank arctic marine technology Press releases Research & Art A man in a dark blue shirt and black trousers leaning against brown rock wall near a fireplace with candles. Ships must adapt to a warming Arctic – Finnish research is at the forefront of better design /en/news/ships-must-adapt-to-a-warming-arctic-finnish-research-is-at-the-forefront-of-better-design Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:21:24 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1337383 at /en Aalto University expertise is in high demand as changing sea ice conditions open up new maritime routes. Technology and engineering Research arctic marine technology Cooperation Research & Art Punainen pienoismalli vene testaa jäänmurtokykyjä suuressa sisätilojen jäätankissa. Science Day at the Department of Applied Physics showcased young talent /en/news/science-day-at-the-department-of-applied-physics-showcased-young-talent Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:11:55 +0000 Ville Heirola 1336238 at /en The day included talks, posters and alumni presentations. Research Technology and engineering Awards and Recognition Research & Art A collage of people at an event, some looking at a display, one speaking, and others listening seated. Internationalisation requires leaders to adapt their mental models /en/news/internationalisation-requires-leaders-to-adapt-their-mental-models Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:14:59 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1337340 at /en To succeed in today’s diverse and fragmented international environment, leaders of Finnish companies need to be able to rethink established mental models and ways of working. Failures can challenge ingrained assumptions and spark change. Business and economics Global business dynamics Research Department of Management Studies School of Business internationalisation corporate management Research & Art Mies, jolla on tummansininen bleiseri ja khakihousut, nojaa marmoriseinään modernissa rakennuksessa. Young Designer of the Year 2025 is Enni Lähderinne /en/news/young-designer-of-the-year-2025-is-enni-lahderinne Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:49:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1337335 at /en Lähderinne challenges the way fashion maintains certain body images and builds more acceptance towards all kinds of human bodies. Design Arts and design Honoured fashion clothing design Awards and Recognition Research & Art Henkilö, jolla on vaalea poninhäntä, musta mekko, hopeinen kaulakoru ja korvakorut, sininen tausta. The first Finnish introductory work on materials science is published /en/news/the-first-finnish-introductory-work-on-materials-science-is-published Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:34:41 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1337095 at /en Professor Sami Franssila’s book Aine (“Matter”) introduces the fundamentals and phenomena of materials science in a way that speaks to both students and readers interested in science. The work is the first Finnish-language general university-level presentation in the field. 'Aine' covers the full spectrum of materials, from metals to polymers and from ceramics to composites. Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering books materials material science teaching Research & Art Aine-kirjan kansi Researchers warn that skill erosion caused by AI could have a devastating and lasting impact on businesses – but it may already be too late /en/news/researchers-warn-that-skill-erosion-caused-by-ai-could-have-a-devastating-and-lasting-impact-on Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:54:16 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1336647 at /en Two experts in cognitive automation told us how AI is hollowing out expertise and what safeguards organizations need to adopt Digitalisation and AI aaltobizresearch digitalisation artificial intelligence Research & Art Kuvituskuva: tekoälyn sormet hiipivät näppäimistölle, ihmisen osaaminen heikkenee Several School of Business professors among the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2024 /en/news/several-school-of-business-professors-among-the-stanfordelsevier-top-2-scientists-list-2024 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:19:21 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1336639 at /en The Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist List is a prestigious annual ranking of scientists who make significant contributions to the advancement of global science Business and economics aaltobizresearch research rankings Research & Art Kuvituskuva: SCIn kristallikukat Finland’s smallest large carnivore seeks new forests – remote sensing supports wolverine conservation /en/news/finlands-smallest-large-carnivore-seeks-new-forests-remote-sensing-supports-wolverine-conservation Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:20:14 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1336589 at /en Satellite data and snow track surveys reveal that wolverines have returned to Southern Finland. While the national population is growing, the species remains endangered. A new study sheds light on the forest environments that support its survival. Research Aalto University Magazine geoinformatics remote sensing Aalto Magazine Research & Art Kaksi sinistä eläimen tassunjälkeä mustilla ääriviivoilla valkoisella taustalla. Feedback requested for new AI tools – Scopus AI and Web of Science Research Assistant /en/news/feedback-requested-for-new-ai-tools-scopus-ai-and-web-of-science-research-assistant Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:32:42 +0000 Anu Pietilänaho 1336582 at /en Have you used the AI tools of reference and citation databases? Tell us what you think. Studies Services Research Learning Centre electronic materials library resources library services news Research & Art Studies Learning Centre graphics Sustainable solutions can transform textile waste to new possibilities: Shubhajit Dutta /en/news/sustainable-solutions-can-transform-textile-waste-to-new-possibilities-shubhajit-dutta Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:41:05 +0000 Md Repon 1336571 at /en In an era where fashion waste is mounting as a global environmental concern, Shubhajit Dutta, Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems of Aalto University is working on sustainable textile recycling. Materials and natural resources Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Research & Art Person in a white coat holding fabric swatches beside mannequins displaying various garments including yellow, blue, and grey. Public shaming and stigma prevent business leaders from leveraging artificial intelligence /en/news/public-shaming-and-stigma-prevent-business-leaders-from-leveraging-artificial-intelligence Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:40:57 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1336240 at /en Reluctance to utilise AI in strategic work stems from two powerful forces: the fear of being perceived as incompetent and the fear of losing status Business and economics Digitalisation and AI artificial intelligence strategy Research & Art Tuotantotalouden apulaisprofessori Natalia Vuori Synthetic dye is a key barrier for sustainable textile recycling: Tonmoy Saha /en/news/synthetic-dye-is-a-key-barrier-for-sustainable-textile-recycling-tonmoy-saha Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:38:49 +0000 Md Repon 1336565 at /en Tonmoy Saha, a Doctoral Researcher in the Textile Chemistry Group at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, is breaking new ground in the field of textile sustainability. Technology and engineering Research & Art A person in a lab coat and blue gloves holding white and black fabrics in a laboratory. Environmental impact of bio-based plastics may exceed fossil-based alternatives, study finds /en/news/environmental-impact-of-bio-based-plastics-may-exceed-fossil-based-alternatives-study-finds Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:31:13 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1336550 at /en For the environment, what really matters is the life cycle of a plastic and how it is used. Sustainability Materials and natural resources Research bioproducts projects Cooperation Cooperation Research & Art Rypsipeltomaisema Rapid growth of solar power in Finland could crash summer electricity prices – new study warns of economic risks /en/news/rapid-growth-of-solar-power-in-finland-could-crash-summer-electricity-prices-new-study-warns-of Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:56:39 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1336517 at /en Finland must rethink its power market to safeguard clean energy investments. Research Sustainability Technology and engineering energy solar energy solar panels Press releases Research & Art Laaja aurinkopaneelikenttä, riveissä paneeleita vihreällä ruoholla, osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. Invisible triumph: how a Finnish invention powers modern microelectronics /en/news/invisible-triumph-how-a-finnish-invention-powers-modern-microelectronics Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:35:49 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1334213 at /en Atomic layer deposition (ALD), developed in Finland, is a semiconductor manufacturing method at the heart of modern technology, enabling ever-smaller computers, smartphones, and everyday devices. Innovations Research Technology and engineering ALD Department of Chemistry and Materials Science MLD processes School of Chemical Engineering half conductors thin films Press releases Research & Art Kaksi pyöreää kiekkoa kumikäsineisiin puetuissa käsissä, yksi metallinen ja yksi sininen, laboratorioympäristössä.