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‘Textiles are unlimited’
Saving the world starts with textiles, says trend forecaster Li Edelkoort.
Arts and creativity in stimulating innovation and technologies with a human touch
The know-how on sustainability that Finnish society, educational system, and industries have been long excelling in, is something that the world is eagerly willing to learn from Finland and other Nordic communities.
Aalto has placed well in the US News ranking
Computer Science, Economics and Business, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Space Science and Engineering made it to the top 100 in the world.
Aalto University ranked third best European university in Computer Science
According to the Best Global Universities rankings by the U.S. News, Aalto University is the best Finnish university in Computer Science and globally its ranking is #33
Wood-based yarn captures hormones from wastewater
Hormones and other pharmaceuticals ending up in bodies from natural waters are a globally significant environmental problem.
Aalto University and Valmet challenge Junction participants to create a Service Workshop of the Future
Hackers participating at Junction are challenged to enhance roll grinding with sensor data and visualization tools.Â
The development of health technology thrives thanks to cooperation
Advanced implants, healthcare AI applications and brain imaging devices are created through cooperation between companies, researchers, doctors and patients.
Helsinki becomes the epicentre of the European Quantum Flagship event
On October 17-18th, over 250 European quantum experts gathered in Helsinki to discuss the present and future of quantum technologies.
Ten years of financial crisis – what is wrong with the banks?
Seminar brings together a dream panel to discuss an economic recession that has affected us all.
130 innovative ideas redesigning the future of education
DigiEduHack gathered more than 1700 participants solving 60 challenges simultaneously during 24 hours, in 21 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, South and North America.
How Open Data changes the world? Conference gathered over 600 people to discuss this topic in Otaniemi
RDA Plenary Meeting participants discussed how data changes the world.
Could mesocrystals make medication more effective? - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship was awarded to Dr. Rajaboopathi Mani
More water soluble the drug is the faster and more effective it works. Many new drug molecules have low solubility and that could limit their effectiveness when taken by mouth.
Five steps to make your space mission sustainable
Assistant Professor Jaan Praks knows poor workmanship can be really expensive - especially in space
Science makes ships lighter and more environmentally friendly
With new structures and materials, we can reduce cruise ship hull weight by as much as 20%
Everyday choices: How would you fill waste land, Tuukka Saarimaa?
Whether land gets used to build a park or a high-rise, this Professor of Urban Economics would ensure that any solution is the result of careful consideration.
Ironing tunes
Technology can make an instrumentalist out of anyone. The brain loves music, but you need to be careful with the ears.
Design emissary
It is possible to cooperate with any and every person, Kari Korkman believes. The founder of Helsinki Design Week is inspired by brainstorming.
A teeny-weeny sensor with an enormous task
A sensor just a few thousandths of a millimetre across can inform physicians of the effectiveness of treatment.
