/en/listing/65156/feed News listing en /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. Entrepreneurship Innovations Sustainability Entrepreneurial mindset Helsinki Design Week design exhibitions 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. /en/news/interdisciplinary-course-in-lisbon-on-plastic-free-oceans-apply-by-15-december Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:04 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1341151 at /en The course takes place online from January to April 2026 and face-to-face in Lisbon, Portugal, in July 2026. Sustainability Studies All students Unite Unite students Studies A jellyfish with text overlay: 'Ulisses 6th edition. Applications open until 15 December 2025'. Background is underwater. /en/news/application-period-for-fitechs-spring-courses-is-approaching-explore-the-spring-2026-course-offering Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:21:43 +0000 Riikka Savo 1342069 at /en Complement your degree with free courses from Finnish universities of technology, designed to meet the demands of the working life and help deepen your expertise! The application period for degree students starts on December 1st. Digitalisation and AI Energy solutions Sustainability Business and economics Materials and natural resources Studies Technology and engineering Collaboration University FITech Network University lifewide learning Cooperation Studies University Kaksi ihmistä kävelee modernissa sisäkäytävässä, jossa on kaakeliseinät ja harmaa lattia. Toisella burgundinvärinen villapaita, toisella harmaa pusero. /en/news/recycling-campaign-ends-activities-continue Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:44:05 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1339187 at /en The university-wide recycling and sorting campaign ended at the end of September 2025. Campus Sustainability Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Campus °­¾±±ð°ù°ùä³Ù²â²õ°ì³Ü³Ü³Ù¾±´Ç³Ù /en/news/can-technology-save-us-in-the-sustainability-transition-five-things-everyone-should-understand-about Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:23:47 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1341898 at /en Academy Research Fellow Johanna Ahola-Launonen warns us against solving the sustainability crisis solely through technology – and explains why we are so keen to do just that Digitalisation and AI Research Sustainability aaltobizresearch aaltobizsustainability responsibility sustainability sustainable economy Research & Art Akatemiatutkija Johanna Ahola-Launonen /en/news/accelerating-the-sustainable-development-and-commercialization-of-bio-innovations Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:18:15 +0000 Elli Käpylä 1341153 at /en Aalto University and industrial partners are developing new methods and tools to help identify technological risks and bottlenecks—and to integrate sustainability into the development process from the beginning. Collaboration Materials and natural resources Sustainability Bioinnovation center bioeconomy bioproducts business cooperation innovations Cooperation Research & Art Luana Dessbesell /en/news/campus-sustainability-champion-concrete-actions-for-creating-hope Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:36:33 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1339189 at /en The Planetary Practices Workshops series was selected as the Campus sustainability champion 2025. Campus Sustainability University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Awards and Recognition Campus University Campus Sustainability Champion 2025 /en/news/colour-stripping-presented-at-bio2-seminar Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:35:39 +0000 Md Repon 1338868 at /en On June 5th, 2025, the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems at Aalto University hosted its annual BIO2 research seminar at the Aalto Design Factory. Research Sustainability University 2D materials textiles Studies A presentation on biobased colour stripping of textile waste. Two men are speaking on stage. Audience member holding a cup. /en/news/carbon-based-radicals-at-the-frontier-of-solar-cell-technology Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:08:27 +0000 Virpi Raski 1338595 at /en Could a single unpaired electron change the future of solar energy? Energy solutions Sustainability Technology and engineering Bio Materiality bioproducts solar cells solar panels Press releases Research & Art Moderni rakennus, jossa värikäs laatoitettu julkisivu, jossa integroitu aurinkopaneeli. Taivas on kirkas ja vaaleansininen.