/en/listing/65156/feed News listing en /en/news/my-entire-career-as-a-marine-biologist-and-sustainability-scientist-has-been-extremely-interesting Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:14:53 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1355897 at /en Professor of Practice Eeva Furman has spent most of her career conducting interdisciplinary research in sustainability sciences Living environments Sustainability Professors of Practice aaltobizsustainability responsibility sustainability Appointments Eeva Furman mustassa mekossa ja hansikkaissa seisoo keltaisten kukkien ja puiden täyttämällä niityllä. /en/news/the-modernization-of-fluorescent-tubes-into-led-has-begun Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:05:28 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1354567 at /en The lighting change project has started. Campus Sustainability Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Campus Aalto letter /en/news/aalto-university-to-host-the-innova-europe-summit-2026-in-espoo Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:50:15 +0000 Kristaps Kovalonoks 1354181 at /en Aalto University to host the INNOVA Europe Summit 2026 in Espoo, bringing together Europe’s next generation of student entrepreneurs. Collaboration Entrepreneurship Sustainability University competition entrepreneurship innovation competitions start-ups Cooperation Press releases University Two people presenting data on Nordic markets. One holds a microphone, the other gestures towards a screen. /en/news/the-school-of-business-renews-its-status-as-a-champion-member-of-the-global-prme-network-for Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:58:22 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1353767 at /en Only two other Nordic universities were awarded Champion-level membership Sustainability aaltobizsustainability Awards and Recognition Studies PRME Champion -logo (Principles of Responsible Management Education) /en/news/start-the-year-with-new-insights-apply-for-fitechs-spring-courses Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:29:07 +0000 Riikka Savo 1351593 at /en Deepen your knowledge with courses from Finnish universities of technology, designed to meet the demands of the working life and help deepen your expertise for free. Business and economics Collaboration Digitalisation and AI Energy solutions Materials and natural resources Studies Sustainability Technology and engineering University FITech Network University lifewide learning Cooperation Studies University Kolme ihmistä katsoo jotain kannettavan tietokoneen näytöltä hymyillen. /en/news/seizing-opportunities-vuong-vos-path-led-through-aalto-university-and-vtt-to-build-the-protein Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:50:24 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1351473 at /en Vuong Vo's path led through Aalto University and VTT to a startup, where he is helping build the protein factory of the future. Innovations Sustainability Cooperation Research & Art Kaksi sinipaitaista henkilöä katsoo kannettavan tietokoneen näyttöä teollisuusympäristössä. /en/news/growing-materials-growing-ideas-inside-the-biomaker-studio Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:09:43 +0000 Carla Taboada 1351218 at /en At Aalto University’s BioMaker Studio, initiated by Ena Naito, students and researchers experiment with living materials, from algae to mycelium, creating an open, interdisciplinary space where design, biology, and collaboration grow together. Sustainability Materials and natural resources Design Arts and design Technology and engineering Research Careers Collaboration Bioinnovation center Bio Materiality CHEM, Doctoral Programmes Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Experimental Design CoDe News student stories alumni biodesign doctoral programmes Research & Art Studies A table with bowls, bottles, and cups. People are working with various items, including a bottle of dark liquid. /en/news/two-unite-seed-fund-projects-involving-aalto-secure-top-eu-funding Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:02:57 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1347192 at /en Two prestigious EU grants have been awarded to projects that were initially supported with Unite! Seed Funding. Both projects involve Aalto. Collaboration Sustainability Teaching Unite Unite staff Awards and Recognition Cooperation Split image: left shows a white truck on a road with plants; right shows digital lines and a partial face. Text: unite! #UniteSeedFund /en/news/study-internal-combustion-engine-can-achieve-zero-emission-combustion-and-double-efficiency Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:54:34 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1347181 at /en A new combustion concept that utilizes argon could completely eliminate nitrogen oxide emissions from internal combustion engines and double their efficiency compared to diesel engines. Energy solutions Research Sustainability Technology and engineering energy green hydrogen Research & Art Suuri rahtialus, joka on lastattu värikkäillä konteilla, purjehtii sinisen meren yli osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. /en/news/cross-sectoral-working-group-competitiveness-security-and-green-transition-must-be-promoted-as-a Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:19:12 +0000 Katja Rönkkö 1346487 at /en A cross-sectoral working group for universities, businesses and cities is proposing that Finland speed up its international competitiveness, national security and green transition as one entity. The group suggests that, for example, defence procurement could support solutions aimed at a carbon-neutral society. Sustainability Press releases Ratkaisuryhmä kokoontui Aalto-yliopistolla lokakuussa 2025. /en/news/future-makers-research-batteries-cryptography-and-plastic-recycling Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:44:51 +0000 Ville Heirola 1346105 at /en The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University. Energy solutions Research Sustainability Technology and engineering battery technology energy fundings recycling technology Research & Art Neljä miestä muodollisissa vaatteissa eri ympäristöissä. Yhdellä poolopaita, muilla puvut ja solmiot. /en/news/from-award-winning-food-packaging-to-researching-biodesign-spaces Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:36:39 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1345465 at /en From an early age, Ena Naito was drawn to both the sciences and design. She found the perfect place to bring those two worlds together. Arts and design Design Sustainability CHEMARTS Research & Art Studies Pitkähiuksinen henkilö, jolla on vaaleanpunainen neulepaita, seisoo metsässä vihreän kasvillisuuden keskellä. /en/news/architect-and-designer-talisa-dwiyani-combines-passion-materials-and-collaboration-in-her-work Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:12:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1345464 at /en Indonesia-born Talisa's takeaway from Aalto University is the cross-disciplinary way of working. Arts and design Sustainability CHEMARTS Research & Art Studies Henkilö mustassa paidassa ja sinisessä hameessa pitää kahta teksturoitua materiaalia käsissään, taustalla harmaa seinä. /en/news/giiguulen-enkhsaikhan-more-sustainable-textiles-with-hemicellulose Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:14:46 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1345459 at /en Aalto University's doctoral researcher's presentation of hemicellulose won the third prize in the Marcus Wallenberg Young Researchers’ Challenge event in November Sustainability Technology and engineering Research Bio Materiality Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems CHEM, Doctoral Programmes biodesign biomass cellulose technology doctoral programmes Research & Art Väitöskirjatutkija Giiguulen Enkhsaikhan laboratorioympäristössä /en/news/subnational-income-inequality-revealed-regional-successes-may-hold-key-to-addressing-widening-gap Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1345380 at /en Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life Living environments Research Sustainability economy equality income gaps Press releases Research & Art Kaksi maailmankarttaa, jotka näyttävät tulotasa-arvon kehityksen vuosina 1990-2023, kansallisella ja alueellisella tasolla eri väreillä. /en/news/study-wood-is-a-more-cost-effective-building-material-than-concrete-when-emissions-are-monetized Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:56:12 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1344846 at /en The costs of the wood-built school and sports hall in Myrskylä were compared to a reinforced concrete alternative — and wood proved clearly more economical when environmental impacts were assigned a monetary value. Living environments Research Sustainability Technology and engineering Department of Built Environment construction wood building Press releases Research & Art Moderni koulurakennus ja leikkipaikka, ympärillä vihreää kasvillisuutta osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. /en/news/green-factor-for-districts-provides-cities-with-a-tool-for-adapting-to-climate-change Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:18:25 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1344988 at /en Green factor for districts is a new tool that helps municipalities assess and strengthen green infrastructure in planning and makes the values of green infrastructure visible and comparable. Arts and design Living environments Sustainability architecture landscape architecture Cooperation Research & Art Taantuvista pienkaupungeista on tullut maailmanlaajuinen ilmiö - tutkimushanke etsii keinoja palauttaa kuihtuvien kaupunkien elinvoimaisuutta. Kansainvälisen hankkeen esimerkkikohteena Suomessa on Puolangan kunta. /en/news/dean-of-the-school-of-business-has-selected-the-recipients-of-the-deans-impact-award-2025 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:44:38 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1344049 at /en The award recipients are Anna Chialà and Eli Saaresto, Didier van Overveld and Duc Khuat, Iris Martinelli and Anna Hakola Sustainability aaltobizsustainability honoured Awards and Recognition Opiskelijoita laiturilla. Kuva: Henri Vogt /en/news/applications-for-our-biggest-exhibition-of-the-year-are-now-open-apply-to-designs-for-a-cooler Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:56:36 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1344044 at /en For the autumn 2026 exhibition, we are looking for new and inspiring innovations, ideas, and experiments from all fields across Aalto University. The exhibition and its events serve as one of the most important showcases of the university’s work to the world. In 2025, the event attracted over 15,000 visitors. Innovations Sustainability Entrepreneurship Helsinki Design Week Entrepreneurial mindset exhibitions design exhibitions and fairs radical creativity Research & Art University Presidents of Finland and Iceland visiting the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition in 2025 /en/news/keys-to-growth-a-new-era-of-game-changers-in-the-forest-industry Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:53:30 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1343103 at /en Wood can be shaped into almost anything in the hands of researchers, but transforming the forest industry also requires risk-taking and fresh thinking. That’s why experts say now is an incredible time to study the field. Materials and natural resources Sustainability Bioinnovation center FinnCERES Research & Art Erilaisia pyöreitä näytteitä valkoisilla korteilla, kuten vihreä, keltainen ja beige, vihreiden lehtien oksa.