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Sustainability themes are emphasised in the closer cooperation between Aalto University and the City of Helsinki
The focus of the cooperation agreement includes urban research, innovation and design.

Near futures online exhibition provides a view into future solutions
The socially impactful projects of the master's students who graduated in the academic year 2019–2020 are now on display in an online exhibition.

This is what a more sustainable world looks like: Wood-based glitter, electric-powered boats and printed solar cells
The Aalto University Designs for a Cooler Planet event will showcase inspiring future scenarios during this coming September. The exhibition aims to show that collaboration between designers, researchers and stakeholders will lead to better solutions for people and the environment.

Innovation expert Juha Lipponen to become Professor of Practice for the Department of Bioproducts and biosystems
A new professor of practice position has been created which will strengthen research into cellulose fibre modification technology and new wood-based products. Juha Lipponen will work at both Aalto University and Savonlinna Technology Park. Lipponen, who has had a long career in innovation, is also one of the finalists for this spring's Finnish Engineering Award.

Campus art competition open to the whole Aalto community seeks works for outdoor areas
The main themes are sustainability, radical creativity and entrepreneurship.

Funding from the Academy of Finland for research projects in biosciences, health and society
The funding granted ÄûÃʵ¼º½'s six Academy Projects and one clinical researcher post totals 2.3 million euros.

Four corona-related projects received special funding from the Academy of Finland
The projects study the coronavirus, the pandemic and its effects on society. The total amount granted to the four Aalto projects is 730 000 euros.

Design Inside brings design education to all Aalto students
Design offers tools and new perspectives that would not be found otherwise. . It can help make a difference in every field. That is why Aalto University wants all students to have access to design education.

Jokeri Light Rail excavation on Otaniementie to start in June
The excavation work on Otaniementie will start in June. Blasting will be carried out 1–3 times a day. The excavation work will last for approximately three months.

Modelling confirms: Isolating the ill and prioritising remote work are key strategies in combating the coronavirus
Researchers emphasise that longer indoor exposure times and closer proximity to others bring greater risk of infection. Avoiding overlapping shifts and a good ventilation can improve workplace safety.

Research Services provides regular training on research data management
Twice a year, the research services of Aalto University organize a set of trainings, which lead the participants into the wonderful world of data management.

Young Researcher of the Year develops multifunctional materials
The Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion has named Assistant Professor Jaana Vapaavuori as Young Researcher of the Year for 2020. Vapaavuori's work is guided by design thinking and the optimal utilisation of resources.

Nine new Academy Research Fellows and 18 Postdoctoral Researchers
The research posts funded by the Academy of Finland strengthen the university's research by 8.6 million euros.

Jokeri Light Rail construction on Otaniementie to continue in week 21
The construction of the light rail will continue on Otaniementie in May 2020 with the removal of topsoil and tree stumps.

EIT Climate-KIC Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020
As part of EIT Climate-KIC own response to the pandemic, Climate-KIC launched our Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020.

EIT Manufacturing Call for Proposals "Response to COVID-19 Crisis"
DL: May 31, 2020;
Funding: 300 - 500 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
Funding: 300 - 500 k€;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020

EIT Community COVID-19 pandemic response
The EIT Community’s response focuses, on the one hand, on the most vulnerable beneficiary groups affected by the crisis, i.e. students, entrepreneurs (start-ups and SMEs) and innovators.

Material manufacturing from particles takes a giant step forward
Tiny fibrils extracted from plants have been getting a lot of attention for their strength.

Aalto University’s technology students celebrated Wappu remotely
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Wappu was not cancelled. This is how remote Wappu was celebrated in Otaniemi!

Meet the new director of OtaNano
Anna Rissanen, the new director of OtaNano, tells us about her role in developing OtaNano for the future
