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Cutting the carbon out of concrete
The Radical Ceramic Research Group is pioneering potentially transformative alternatives to traditional concrete, the world’s second largest source of emissions.
Research group detects a quantum entanglement wave for the first time using real-space measurements
A team from Aalto University and the University of Jyväskylä have created an artificial quantum magnet featuring a quasiparticle made of entangled electrons, the triplon
How could Augmented Reality change the learning experience on campus? Online Hybrid Lab welcomes its new member, Teresa Rizzi.
As a member of Online Hybrid Team, Teresa is doing her internship and working on her master thesis about Augmented Reality from a User Experience designer point of view.
Hotel robot is working in Hotel Hanasaari
The robot named Kalle is a collaboration between the School of Business and Hanasaari. The robot has been working as the hotel's "piccolo" for some time already
The IoT connection, which utilizes the energy and infrastructure of the mobile phone network, enables the development of new services
Aalto University has developed the first prototype of an Ambient Internet of Things (AIoT) system operating in a mobile phone network, which enables a very energy- and cost-effective data transfer method for Internet of Things applications.
Professor Minna Halme received two awards in the Boston Academy of Management 2023 conference
She was granted the Best Paper of the Social Issues in Management (SIM) Division and a RRBM Responsible Research in Business and Management awards
PlastLIFE promotes a sustainable circular economy for plastics
In the project Aalto University explores the business opportunities and challenges of the circular economy
Revealing dynamics of power: Building empathy through animals
Assistant professor Astrid Huopalainen sheds a light on why we should be aware of the use of power in human-animal interactions. Part of Revealing dynamics of power article in which three researchers from different disciplines explain how they bring to light the hidden ways power is used in human interactions – with other humans, animals or technology.
The Carbon-smart Urban Green Festival draws attention to the research and planning of urban nature
Carbon-smart Urban Green Festival, organized in Helsinki's central library Oodi, invites you to learn something new about the carbon-smart urban nature 25.-26.8.
New professors at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
School of Arts, Design and Architecture gets new professors for the departments of Architecture, Art and Media, Film and Design.
Innovations are not born in the blink of an eye
A good brand has been developed for collaboration between Aalto University and the Saab Group, as well as a reputation for knowing how to do things right.
Summer school students showcased immersive virtual reality prototypes at demo day
One of the first-ever Summer School undergraduate courses let students design their own immersive virtual reality experiences.
Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion 2023!
The campus Sustainability Team is looking for a campus sustainability champion - a person, entity or activity- for the seventh time. Enter a suggestion by 8th September via link below.
Nessling Foundation’s general call open 15 August–8 September 2023.
Nessling Foundation’s general call is open 15 August–8 September 2023. Total of 2.5 million euros will be awarded in grants for speeding up sustainability transformations.
Course feedback survey updated at the School of Business
A new wind is blowing in terms of course feedback at the School of business and at Aalto University: course feedback questions have been updated and a new course feedback tool will be launched this autumn! Read below for more information about these improvements.
Meri Mänty moved from Rovaniemi and has enjoyed her time in Aalto: ”Otaniemi is a world of its own”
Meri Mänty, a second year student in Aalto University, moved to the capital region from Rovaniemi in July 2022. Meri, who is especially interested in chemistry and materials, quickly found her way in the student community of Aalto.
Meristä Otaniemen kampus vaikutti aluksi isolta ja vieraalta, mutta punatiilisten rakennusten seassa kulkiessa paikat tulivat äkkiä tutuiksi.
Meristä Otaniemen kampus vaikutti aluksi isolta ja vieraalta, mutta punatiilisten rakennusten seassa kulkiessa paikat tulivat äkkiä tutuiksi.
Aalto University as a pioneer in sustainable mobility
Aalto University aims to be among the pioneers of sustainable mobility. The sustainable mobility action plan drawn up in cooperation with the entire community lays the foundation for the development of the campus.
Master's students in marketing envision the future of retail
Could a grocery shop be as appealing to the senses as a marketplace? Could a clothes shop both be responsible and offer excellent customer service and reasonably priced clothes?
Welcome to the Aalto CHEM autumn party!
Warmly welcome ʵ CHEM Autumn party on Thursday 31st August 2023 to join together to meet all new and old colleagues (Lecture hall 1, Aalto CHEM downstairs lobby) at 2 PM.
Mindfulness skills - Enabling sustainable wellbeing - workshop-series (Autumn 2023) for students
Would you like to develop your ability to pause and think about your relationship with yourself and others? What could sustainable well-being mean to you? What does it mean to you to live sustainably in this world?
