Innovation ecosystem news
Up to 80% of work on construction sites is inefficient, and also safety is affected by constant interruptions
Most of the work carried out on construction sites does not directly affect the actual progress of the work. However, a recent doctoral dissertation found an easy way to improve construction productivity and, at the same time, well-being: monitoring employees' activities.
Aalto University endowment returned 7.9% during first half of 2024
Endowment provides EUR 41 million to fund research and education this year
1.5-million-euro ERC grant for creating physical feedback loops in life-inspired materials awarded to Hang Zhang
Dr. Hang Zhang was granted 1.5 million euros on Thursday by the ERC to create coupled physical feedback loops in hydrogels with varying dimensions.
Everyday choices: Kristjana Adalgeirsdóttir, what does an architect do in a war zone?
This doctoral researcher responds to the need for a home, not just a shelter – amid the most complex humanitarian crises.
Broaden your perspective with the latest research at the Marsio exhibitions
The "Makers of the Impossible" exhibitions offer a fascinating overview of Aalto University's research and innovation.
‘Running a business isn’t so bad after all’
Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen founded NPHarvest Oy based on his doctoral thesis with the aim of improving the nutrient cycle by recovering minerals from wastewater. The company’s first round of funding was a success.
Kristiina "Kiikki" Huotari: I want to be growing goodness
'If you look at things from the perspective of love, you are always looking from the right perspective. Then there is room for everyone.'
Threads of tomorrow – textiles that react to light and heat
A joint Nordic project is developing light- and heat-reactive textiles. In the future, curtains will regulate room temperature, clothing will help monitor blood pressure, and cotton will clean itself in sunlight.
Struggling with tech? User interfaces are too complex for many — and it’s widening the digital divide
Practice alone is not enough to guarantee ease-of-use, say researchers.
Finland's first satellite Aalto-1 space journey ends
The first Finnish satellite, Aalto-1, which has been orbiting the Earth for seven years, will fly over Finland for the last time on Monday and returns to Earth's atmosphere. Aalto-1, built by students and researchers, started a new space age in Finland, says Professor Jaan Praks, who led the project.
The Tähtitiistai lecture series brings the astronomy close to everyone's everyday life
The open lecture series will cover the study of restless black holes, Earth-sized telescopes and what the historic 50-year history of solar research can tell us about ourselves and our future on Earth. The lecture series is open to all and will take place online and in person in Otaniemi in autumn 2024. The event series is held mainly in Finnish. Welcome!
Bringing human touch back to industrial settings – 5 things we should know about Industry 5.0
Integrating digital twins and extended reality (XR) technologies leads to smarter, more adaptable industrial operations, says Doctoral researcher Xinyi Tu.
The weight of water – Finland is a powerhouse in water diplomacy
Experts explain how the scarcity of water impacts both global politics and the economy
Researchers create entangled quantum magnets with protected quantum excitations
Researchers created a new quantum state of matter, dubbed a high-order topological magnet, that may address key issues in quantum technology.
Armaan Hooda spent one day as a math professor in Aalto
As part of the science and technology competition TuKoKe, Armaan Hooda won a Day as a Professor award. He spent the day together with professor Pauliina Ilmonen and other researchers at Aalto’s Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis.
The ice whisperers
Professor Jukka Tuhkuri studies ice in Otaniemi and around the world. Ice has fundamentally changed – we’ve messed up, he says. Now we need to understand what that means for humanity.
ABB's cooperation with Aalto University deepens - ABB becomes a Premium Partner of the School of Business
Collaboration in teaching in ABB's focus.
Sushant Passi: In the future, we will see human-to-human interaction as a luxury
'In 2050, we will be likely be promoting human to human interaction. It is now perhaps getting a bit sidelined, but it is irreplaceable.'
Finding love: Study reveals where love lives in the brain
Researchers from Aalto University utilised functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure brain activity while subjects mulled brief stories related to six different types of love.
Suggest how you would use 14,000 eur for the wellbeing of Aalto University students!
Submit your proposal by September 30, 2024, for a participatory budgeting project to improve student wellbeing on Â鶹´«Ã½. A winner will be voted on from the feasible ideas within the year 2024.
