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A! Walk-Geo-exhibition
The Geo Exhibition at GTK in Espoo provided more than just geological information; it started discussions about time, people, our planet, and, more importantly, a new perspective on sustainability...
Sustainability Science Days gathers record participation - next year’s theme will be “Breaking the sustainability bubble”
Finland's largest sustainability research and innovation event brought together over 1,500 experts from over a hundred different countries. The event was organized at Aalto University and the University of Helsinki this year in cooperation with the world's largest sustainability congress, SRI.
Professor Maarit Salolainen: ‘Multidisciplinary cooperation is the key to solving sustainability issues in the textile field’
Professor of Textile Design Maarit Salolainen wants to see closer cooperation not only between research in different fields but also between the university, the industry and resellers to bring about change.
Cloud empires: Mapping the geopolitics of data infrastructures
The trend towards hyperscale cloud infrastructures is creating powerful global gatekeepers of computational capability. We must understand the geopolitical implications.
Jani Romanoff to continue as Vice Dean for Education at the School of Engineering
Romanoff is an accomplished teacher and educational developer who enjoys working with others to find systemic solutions.
Aalto University Summer School receives a record amount of 803 applications for summer 2024
The application period for Aalto University Summer School concluded on May 31st, 2024.
Unite! Seed Fund 2024 awards funding to 13 applications with Aalto's involvement
The Unite! Seed Fund aims to stimulate and support bottom-up proposals by teachers, researchers and students for collaborative activities.
Murata mentors international students in the International Talent Program
The Aalto International Talent Program brings together international students and companies. Murata has been involved since 2021 mentoring over 60 international students.
New book tells the story of the birth of Aalto University
"Aalto. The birth of the University" outlines the extraordinary administrative-political-social process that led to the formation of Aalto University.
Diploma award ceremony 12.06.2024
The School of Chemical Engineering congratulates all the graduates of spring 2024!
Groundbreaking culturing technique reveals crucial mechanics of cancer
A novel cell culturing technique reveals the hidden biomechanics of breast cancer
Kiia Einola thinks that buildings should support the well-being of us all
Kiia Einola's study journey at Aalto University extends from bachelor's studies all the way to doctoral research. Summer job during her master's studies sparked Kiia's interest in smart building research. She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation in smart building services engineering by collaborating with Helvar, a company specializing in electrical engineering.
Aalto computer scientists in CVPR 2024
Two papers from the Department of Computer Science were accepted to the Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Conference (CVPR).
American and Finnish universities collaborate to drive SDG advancement and innovation
American and Finnish universities collaborate on SDG innovation during a week-long training event, fostering global sustainability solutions.
Reetta Ranta: ‘I try to think about how to make the world a better place’
Alum story: Alum of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture believes that everything we do should involve ethical reflection.
Research: price tag counts more than long-term results when purchasing medical devices
A cost savings based bonus led procurement professionals to choose a cheaper device option over one with improved health outcomes but a higher price tag.
Seija Linnanmäki: ‘Climate change forces us to rethink air conditioning for comfort’
In our I claim series Seija Linnanmäki says that increasing cooling air conditioning cannot be the only solution to manage indoor climate.
Scope of doctoral studies changes to 30 ECTS
The number of credits required for a doctoral degree is reduced from 40 to 30 ECTS. The decision is in force from 1 August 2024.
Student project helped Deloitte capture ESG performance in company valuation
The final model developed by the students concentrated on the risk and opportunity analysis of sustainability-related topics
Ashok Kumar, the new Honorary Doctor in Technology, is a pioneer in bioengineering
Professor Ashok Kumar is a globally awarded researcher and pioneer in bioengineering.
