Innovation ecosystem news
Brain scans on movie watchers reveal how we judge people
Researchers used brain scans to reveal the biases people feel towards people who are like them, even if they can’t see that they are like them
A culture of low hierarchies and high trust is a good platform for innovation
According to a European study, universities play a central role in the networks for generating new knowledge and skills.
EIT RawMaterials supported start-up IMA Engineering is proud to launch its Drill Cuttings Sampler-Analyser
With the new version of the PDSA Sampler-Analyser you can analyse the entire production bench before charging with explosives.
Strategic Plan on Batteries to support the clean energy transition in Europe
The European Commission has identified batteries as a strategic value chain.
EIT Community opens its first Hub in Silicon Valley
Building on the existing Silicon Valley Hub of EIT Digital, the EIT Hub in San Francisco will support European innovators to attract US customers, partners and investors.
EIT InnoEnergy signs investment agreement with Hardt Hyperloop
On Friday 29 March, EIT InnoEnergy and Hardt Hyperloop officially signed an investment agreement.
'My goal is to educate designers who can work at the highest levels of government'
Professor Ramia Mazé tells how design can bridge the gap between citizens and policy making. She's also pushing design in a whole new direction.
EIT Urban Mobility call for proposals 2020
The call for proposals for EIT Urban Mobility 2020 is now open and the call closes on May 17.
Starting Point of Wellbeing continues
Starting Point of Wellbeing continues to give students advice and guidance on services related to wellbeing from September onwards.
Renewable energy research gets a significant donation
Finnish Petroleum and Biofuels Association donates EUR 240 000 to renewable energy research at Aalto University.
AYY crowns Manta on the eve of the first of May
Wappu appeal ongoing to raise funds for mental health work.
Self-taught relationship virtuoso
Karla Nieminen gives courses on relationship skills and networking. She tests her theses in practice, too, because she used to be “so bad” at being social.
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.
Search for Heads of Departments at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture requests applications or nominations for suitable candidates for positions of Heads of Departments´ at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
School of Arts, Design and Architecture is searching for Vice Deans
The Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture requests applications or nominations for suitable candidates for position of Vice Dean of Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
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
Comforting hospital walls
Surprising art at Helsinki’s New Children’s Hospital turns thoughts away from illness and brings joy both to the children and their families.
€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
