/en/listing/546481/feed News listing en /en/news/aalto-universitys-wood-studios-future-visions-of-finlands-most-valuable-wood-are-presented-at-the Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:09:25 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1321076 at /en Curly birch – the tree pressed by the devil – exhibition will be on display in Lusto until March 15, 2026. wood Research & Art Kaksi vaaleaa puista jakkaraa, joista toinen on suorakulmainen ja toinen pyöreä, neutraalia taustaa vasten. /en/news/new-wooden-buildings-can-slash-upfront-emissions-by-nearly-a-third-study-shows Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:53:52 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1318511 at /en New research calls for clearer definitions for hybrid buildings Research Sustainability Department of Built Environment construction wood wood building Press releases Modernit puukerrostalot, joissa on useita kerroksia ja parvekkeita. Taustalla näkyy rakennusnosturi. /en/news/school-of-engineering-welcomed-four-new-professors-during-spring-2025 Wed, 28 May 2025 07:48:25 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1317028 at /en The new professors introduce themselves. Technology and engineering University energy-related research wood industrial internet new professors water research Appointments Illustration depicting four new School of Engineering professors. /en/news/online-course-on-wood-mechanics-starts-2422025 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:41:35 +0000 Kristiina Lillqvist 1300381 at /en Learn 100% online about the engineering potential of wood as a complex natural material. Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering Woodstudio wood wood building wood product technology Studies Photo showing four parallel wood tensile testing set-ups across the grain /en/news/aalto-distinguished-professor-tapani-vuorinen-only-through-collaboration-can-we-achieve-greater Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:14:53 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1187671 at /en Tapani Vuorinen, professor of forest products chemistry at the School of Chemical Engineering, was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor at the opening of the academic year on 3 September. Technology and engineering Honoured Careers Collaboration Aaltogether CHEMARTS School of Chemical Engineering academic career wood product technology Awards and Recognition Cooperation Research & Art Tapani Vuorinen in a black suit, facing camera in front of large windows. /en/news/improved-wood Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:01:29 +0000 Anniina Reponen 1105661 at /en Finland is known for its wood. The Wood Material Science research group, led by Lauri Rautkari, is, as its name suggests, focused on wood, which is perhaps more interesting now than ever. Research wood wood refinement wood refinement chemistry wood refinement technology Research & Art �ʳܳܳ����ٱ�������������پ�����-�ٳٰܳ쾱���ܲ������ä /en/news/natural-luxury-wooden-crystals-make-fashion-shine Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:54:19 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1058536 at /en Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment Arts and design Materials and natural resources 3D printing cellulose wood Wooden crystals on black surface /en/news/aalto-universitys-wood-program-30th-anniversary-project-to-kuhmo-square Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:05:34 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1054346 at /en Every year, Aalto University students specialising in wood architecture carry out a Wood Program project. In the 30th anniversary year of the program, the City of Kuhmo is the partner. The project will be a stage and a platform on Kuhmo's main square. Arts and design Living environments Studies Department of Architecture Woodstudio architecture Cooperation Research & Art Havainnekuva puisesta lavarakenteesta torimaisemassa /en/news/upm-supports-aalto-universitys-pulp-research-and-education Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:03:05 +0000 Virpi Raski 1034461 at /en High quality research enables high quality education Sustainability Donations Technology and engineering Collaboration Bio Materiality Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems chemistry wood wood refinement chemistry wood refinement cellulose Cooperation Research & Art Biotuotekeskuksen avajaiset /en/news/unlocking-the-mysteries-of-super-black-materials-a-novel-wood-based-solution Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:22:33 +0000 Virpi Raski 978296 at /en FinnCERES, black, carbon. There are certain phenomena that continue to captivate the minds of scientists, artists, and the general public alike. One such phenomenon is the enigmatic world of super black materials. Innovations Materials and natural resources Research Sustainability Technology and engineering Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems FinnCERES bioeconomy materials wood Research & Art Mustaa puuta /en/news/esa-vesmanen-and-akira-minagawa-awarded-for-the-best-table-light-of-the-year-in-athens Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:46:02 +0000 Emilia Liipo 963486 at /en The Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum Architecture and Design of the Year awards were presented in Athens on 6 October 2023. Esa Vesmasen and Akira Minagawa's Sieni table light is a fusion of Finnish and Japanese design, creating a captivating blend of cultural influences and design philosophies. Sustainability Arts and design Collaboration Department of Architecture ecology international wood product technology Awards and Recognition Research & Art Sieni valaisin vehreän ikkunamaiseman edessä. /en/news/transparent-wood-based-coating-doesnt-fog-up Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:29:57 +0000 Virpi Raski 958556 at /en Coatings made from a wood by-product can keep our glasses and windshields clear Materials and natural resources Research Sustainability Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems FinnCERES School of Chemical Engineering bioeconomy innovations wood wood refinement chemistry Press releases Research & Art Värikkäitä ja läpinäkyviä pinnoitenäytteitä puupölkyn päällä. /en/news/associate-professor-lauri-rautkari-appointed-as-deputy-head-of-the-department-at-bio2 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:39:31 +0000 Virpi Raski 945336 at /en Associate Professor Lauri Rautkari has been appointed Deputy Head of the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems at the School of Chemical Engineering as of 1.8.2023. Careers Teaching Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems appointments professors wood wood product technology Appointments Prof Rautkari /en/news/can-a-city-store-as-much-carbon-as-a-forest Tue, 09 May 2023 10:12:42 +0000 Sedeer el-Showk 907391 at /en A new tool helps show how growing cities can remain carbon neutral Living environments Research Sustainability Department of Built Environment construction wood building Press releases Puukerrostalon rakennustyömaa Vantaan Tikkurilassa /en/news/investments-in-wood-competence Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:34:37 +0000 Kristiina Lillqvist 890666 at /en Significant sum of donations of 700 000 euros enables high-quality wood science teaching with wider availability. Donations Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems School of Chemical Engineering technology education wood wood building Press releases Sun peaking through Finnish spruce forest /en/news/online-course-forests-wood-and-carbon-available-for-all-in-aalto-open-university Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:57:34 +0000 Kristiina Lillqvist 892916 at /en You may follow the course independently during May 2023. Technology and engineering Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Teacher services Woodstudio wood wood building wood product technology Studies Pine forest /en/news/universities-work-together-to-promote-the-growth-of-wood-construction Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:00:23 +0000 Virpi Raski 892696 at /en The Doctoral School of Industrial Wood Construction at Tampere University is starting collaboration with Aalto University. The goal of practical teaching and research involving industry is to combine science and business. At the Doctoral School, the partners are bringing together knowledge based on research on wood construction and educating more specialists that are needed in the field. Especially environmental reasons are in favour of the construction of wooden high-rise buildings. Collaboration Materials and natural resources Studies Sustainability CHEM, Doctoral Programmes Teacher services business projects construction defences of doctoral theses tohtorikoulutus wood wood building wood refinement Cooperation Puukerrostaloja /en/news/online-course-wood-material-science-starts-1012023 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:55:59 +0000 Kristiina Lillqvist 857216 at /en Learn 100% online how the structure of wood affects its physical and mechanical properties. Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering Woodstudio wood wood building wood product technology Studies Kiemurteleva puun syykuvio /en/news/online-course-wood-products-and-processes-starts-2722023 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:31:37 +0000 Kristiina Lillqvist 892036 at /en Learn 100% online the links between wood product properties and typical applications in the living environment. Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering Woodstudio wood wood building wood product technology Studies close up photo of plywood panels /en/news/new-minor-aalto-wood Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:37:21 +0000 Kristiina Lillqvist 702956 at /en For students in any field interested in wood! Technology and engineering Woodstudio architecture wood wood building wood product technology Studies Cross-cut wood disk on a wooden table