News from innovation ecosystem
Merja Tornikoski: I am an observing astronomer by soul
'I spend a lot of sleepless nights because of my hobby. I am especially interested in night photography and natural phenomena, and the Northern Lights photography combines both elements. I think the northern lights are the most beautiful manifestations of solar activity.'
Behind success there is determination
Aalto University supports Ukraine’s university students whose studies are interrupted by the war. This is one of the student's story.
Not the first choice, but in the end, the best possible one
This is one student's story about coming to Finland and Aalto University to study after the war began in Ukraine.
Unite! Seed Fund 2024 awards funding to three collaborative teaching projects involving Aalto
The Unite! Seed Fund aims to stimulate and support bottom-up proposals by teachers, researchers and students for collaborative activities.
Explore UniSport Otaniemi on October 28-29 from 14:00 to 17:00!
UniSport Otaniemi warmly welcomes Aalto staff to visit again as the renovations that began in the spring have concluded. We are hosting a Welcome Back event on October 28 and 29 from 14:00 to 17:00
A new eco-friendly method to modify cellulose for sustainable materials
Researchers at Aalto University have developed a method to modify cellulose, reducing toxic solvent use by over ten times compared to traditional methods. This innovation has potential applications in eco-friendly nanocomposites, cellulose-based membranes, and biomedical devices, supporting sustainable material development.
Vacant properties in Kouvola to be repurposed through circular economy
Aalto University students are seeking solutions to Kouvola city’s property challenges
Echoes in the brain: Why today’s workout could fuel next week’s bright idea
In a rare, longitudinal study, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Oulu tracked one person’s brain and behavioural activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones.
In the future Lammi manufactures only low-carbon products – research work behind the change
This autumn, Lammin Betoni switched to manufacturing only low-carbon concrete products. The move was preceded by an extensive national LOIKKA research project lasting more than two years.
Empowering creative innovations: Twelve new teams onboard the Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator program
This autumn’s creative industry pre-incubator program began on the 1st of October. Twelve new teams started developing their business ideas with Aalto Startup Center’s business advisors and Aalto Studios’ creative industry experts.
New research project aims for earlier dementia risk detection
Aalto University researchers Shrikanth Kulashekhar and Hanna Renvall have received funding from the Finnish Research Impact Foundation to develop diagnostics for early detection of dementia risk. The need is great, as there are at least 50 million people with memory problems worldwide, a number that is expected to double in the following 20 years.
The kick-off of the Astrophysics Centre for Multimessenger studies in Europe
ACME is an EU-funded project built by and for the astroparticle and the astronomy communities.
Major European funding for research into new quantum materials
New materials are hoped to become building blocks for yet unseen quantum devices
Researchers develop first carbon-negative binder material - Significant impact on emissions from infra building
Researchers have developed a binder material that can replace carbon-intensive cement
Recycling campaign starts on Otaniemi Â鶹´«Ã½
We will launch a waste recycling campaign on the Otaniemi Â鶹´«Ã½ in early October. The aim is to increase the recycling rate and reduce the amount of mixed waste.
We are looking for awardees from our community for Aalto ELEC Awards
At Christmas lunch, we will celebrate together those who are awarded for teaching, research, impact and other work done for our community when Celebrating Excellence and the teaching award ceremony are combined.
You still have time to register to Aalto Wellbeing Week 2024 events
Wellbeing week offers you a lot of events
Wellbeing Chat - advice for staff relating to wellbeing services
From Wellbeing Chat you can get advice and service guidance in matters related to work ability and wellbeing at work.
Success of BATCircle2.0 bolsters Finnish leadership in Li-ion battery supply chain
The Aalto-led collaboration between researchers and industry resulted in impressive research outputs
