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Professor Karttunen had enough of clicking on two-dimensional molecular models – the virtual world brings chemistry alive
Virtual reality helps students to understand the three-dimensional nature of chemistry.
Aalto University fashion students to reveal their sustainable visions for the future
From recycled materials to Ioncell fabric, Aalto fashion design will light up the Fashion Meets Sustainability event in Paris
Slow cycle
In its present form, the clothing industry is a polluter of water systems and a climate baddy. Materials recycling is not a sufficient answer, the whole system must change instead, says an expert on the circular fashion economy.
Fortum and Aalto University tighten their cooperation
3-year Memorandum of Understanding aims to promote bioeconomy and circular economy.
A ground-breaking result from the Event Horizon Telescope presented 10 April
Six press conferences will be held simultaneously around the globe.
Alumni Ambassador Mia Sirkiä: You should always navigate according to your own passion and interests
“For me, choosing the major subject was very difficult, as I did not want to delimit any options at the time when I was interested in many things”, reflects Mia Sirkiä, the School of Business Alumni Ambassador. She encourages students in similar situations: ”Think about your own interests and navigate according to those. True passion will lead to prosperity!”
'We need to make polluting costly'
Slowing climate change demands comprehensive understanding of energy markets and resolute decision-making
What the Finnish concept of sisu can offer the world
First study dedicated to the world-famous concept: sisu can help people exceed preconceived limitations, but can be detrimental when used unwisely
From nanopaper to pancakes, student-built devices at Mechatronic Circus put on a variety show
Mechatronics course culminates in an event featuring student projects and circus antics.
Appointment to a tenure track position at the Department of Finance
Dr. Juha Joenväärä has been appointed as Assistant Professor (2nd term) of Finance.
€32 million funding boost for Smart Cities Research in Tallinn & Helsinki
Smart Cities Centre of Excellence to be established as a joint project between Tallinn University of Technology and Aalto University
Call for abstracts: ISSAV/ESWC 2019 (UPDATE: Deadline extended!)
Submit your abstract for the International Seminar on Safety and Security of Autonomous Vessels and European STAMP Workshop and Conference.
New materials for fuel cells
Researchers from Aalto University and Northeastern University (China) have demonstrated a solid oxide fuel cell based on a single-oxide SrTiO2 electrolyte. A high power density of 620 mW per cm2 with hydrogen as fuel was obtained. The electrolyte forms a mixed proton and oxygen ion conductor with a core-shell structure
Aalto University ranked 5th in partnership in THE University Impact Ranking
The overall ranking of Aalto University was 19th. The international Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings assess universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Changing work presents a wealth of research topics
Is there anything stable left in work life? At least constant change, say Future of Work researches, and advocate joining forces in work related research.
Dinner tables instead of dumpsters
When a consumer movement in Germany started to develop ways to reduce food waste, a large number of usable food products closing their expiry date ended up on consumers’ plates instead of the landfill.
Imagining a future without carbon
With a changing climate, our future is uncertain. Design can help us create the future we want to become reality.
Shaking up Tech – a runaway success in 2018 – is expanding across Finland
Last year Shaking Up Tech, which encourages women to enter the field of technology, was fully booked in an hour. Thanks to the event’s expansion, more than 400 high school students can attend this year.
CS Dissertation: Tuomo Lempiäinen increases understanding of capabilities and limitations of distributed systems
During his doctoral studies, Tuomo Lempiäinen studied the theory of distributed computing and participated in the organization of the ALGO conference.
