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Professor Monika Österberg's team received funding for the development of bio-based packaging materials
The Finnish Research Impact Foundation funding awarded to Professor Monika Österberg's team will enable Aalto University and Kemira to explore the possibilities of developing fully bio-based packaging materials to reduce the use of plastics in the packaging industry.
Unite! looks to the future
With over 250 academic, staff and student participants from nine European Universities, the Unite! Alliance's sixth Dialogue was hosted at Politecnico di Torino on September 20-22.
What does the campus look like today, how about in five years?
ACRE day and community I love campus tours invite you to fall in love with our campus
‘Zero two hundred, six zero, six zero.’ Kovanen speaking.
CEO Eeva Kovanen has led a family business from personal transportation services into an investment company
DesignTalks highlights the relevance of good design and how it benefits us all
Find all DesignTalks recordings here – they're available for everyone, offering an opportunity to easily explore the role and relevance of design in different contexts
Students helped Finavia to analyze the terminal logistics at Helsinki Airport
The unexpectedly rapid recovery of air travel has caused capacity issues
Two new staff scientists at the School of Chemical Engineering
Starting on 1st October 2022, Wenwen Fang is appointed as a Staff Scientist at Aalto University, School of Chemical Engineering, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems.
'Wardrobe of the future' – sustainable solutions for the fashion and textile industry
The exhibition is showcasing solutions from researchers and students on sustainable future for the fashion and textile industry.
Aalto Scientists Experiment with Helium Plasma to Help Pave Way for Fusion Energy
As part of FinnFusion, itself belonging to the EUROfusion consortium, Aalto scientists are experimenting with helium plasma to improve the future operations of Iter, an international fusion energy collaboration under construction in France.
Eighth Economic Defence Course digged into the topic of risk
For professors at the School of Business, times of radical uncertainty call for efforts to outline alternative scenarios and a critical perspective on talk of a ‘new era’.
Meeting Linda Liukas encouraged Leila Arstila to switch to computer science - now she represented Finland in a cybersecurity competition in Austria
Leila Arstila, a Master's student at the Department of Computer Science, took part in the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) in Austria 13-16 September. ECSC is an initiative by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and aims at enhancing cybersecurity talent across Europe.
The EU funds a consortium with almost EUR 20 million in future radar research
Aalto University participates in the ARTURE consortium, which is funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF).
If you want to foster peace, study business!
Doctoral researcher Tilman Bauer studies peace at the School of Business. According to him, the purpose of business in society is to promote peace.
Jesse Jalonen is a multi-talented filmmaker
Almuni Story: Film director Jesse Jalonen won the Nordic Talents Pitch Prize.
Five things to see at Designs for a Cooler Planet: Evolving colours, wood glitter and garments with a history
Open until 12 October 2022, Designs for a Cooler Planet is an annual exhibit showcasing bold designs that approach sustainability from avenues including fashion, food and materials.
Answer the University Preview 2022 survey
Give input ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University’s living strategy process by sharing observations of any global trends you have noticed by 30 September.
Changes to animal feed could supply food for one billion people
Livestock and fish could be fed more agricultural by-products, freeing up food for people
Women business-owners fear War more than men
Women business-owners fear the war in Ukraine more than their male counterparts, finds new research by the School of Business
Interwoven dives into textile design and weaving
Interwoven is a joyoys exploration into woven textile design with almost 500 pages and over 1500 photographs.
The Aalto University Teacher’s Handbook is published!
First part of a new Aalto University Teacher’s Handbook is now published!