Latest research news
Bio-based coating for wood outperforms traditional synthetic options
Researchers turn a non-toxic residue into wood coating that resists abrasion-, stain-, and sunlight.
Recent MMD Master's Thesis presentations
Recent Master's Thesis presentations in the Multifunctional Materials Design research group
MMD research group at the CHEM Research Day
Doctoral candidates and postdocs of the Multifunctional Materials Design research group presented their work via online posters at the internal networking event
Unlocking radiation-free quantum technology with graphene
A new paper has shown it is possible to make heavy fermions in subtly modified graphene, which is much cheaper and safer
Redefining Purpose after Times of Crisis
When crisis hits, it’s natural to feel that your job is insignificant. A little bit of creativity and a strong organizational vision help, says Assistant Professor Derin Kent from Warwick Business School.
Professor of Practice Janne Seppänen: The need for experts in the energy sector is growing
The pursuit of a climate-neutral society will cause the energy sector to undergo a major transformation.
New chatbot can explain apps and show you how they access hardware or data
Hey GUI helps you find information on apps and their user interfaces with a simple conversation rather than complex tools or code.
Juha Siitonen (Ph.D) has been appointed Assistant Professor (1st term) at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
The field of the professorship is Organic Chemistry. The five-year term begins in 1 January 2022.
Northern Dimension Newsflash 2/2021 is out
In this newsletter, you can read about the how the Northern Dimension Institute is currently mapping synergies in regional cooperation in the ND area, as well as about the interesting activities carried out in cooperation with the ND Partnerships in the fields of environment, transport and logistics, health and social well-being, and culture.
Firms that gain more media visibility can expect to perform better
Firms that are more visible in the media increase their value and their stock returns, according to new research from Aalto University and Goethe University.
Finance programme featured by Financial Times
Head of Department Elias Rantapuska has been interviewed for the article.
Thousands interested in 5G technology and its applications gather for 5G Hack the Mall summer course and its parallel event Backed by 5G
Many new projects applying 5G technology will start in the autumn.
Art For All Festival will be organized at Malmi airport in August
The festival features pieces from performing arts to installations and audiovisual works.
Aalto-Primo customer survey
We would like to hear your opinion. The survey is open until September 3rd.
Aalto University alumni apply to become astronauts
Sini Merikallio, Juuso Mikkola and Timo Nikkanen got a good foundation from their studies, and are now applying to become astronauts with the European Space Agency (ESA).
School of Business gets high marks from its own students: “Our school helps create a better world”
Aalto University School of Business has reached the second-highest level in the international Positive Impact Rating (PIR) in which students evaluate the activities of their own school in sustainable development and responsibility.
How is Instagram used by the leading health agencies to engage with the public during the COVID-19 crisis?
Social media messaging depicting well known personalities, influencers, and celebrities received greater engagement.
Unite! staff gathered to define an open science and innovation roadmap
On the 8th and 9th of June 2021, Aalto led the first Unite!H2020 Bootcamp: “What is Open in Open Science?”
Trees, plants and soil could help cities cut their carbon footprints — but mainstreaming their use requires better data
Researchers call for international product standards for green infrastructure
Safer and more efficient rechargeable lithium batteries – Aalto is taking part in new corporate cooperation projects
International projects aim to develop new more environmentally friendly materials and production methods for rechargeable lithium batteries
