News from innovation ecosystem
The Smart Energy Transition project was aimed at helping decision-makers and companies understand the energy transition
The work on energy transition research will continue in future projects.
Physicist Mika A. Sillanpää wins a multi-million euro research grant to support work reconciling quantum mechanics and general relativity
The team is trying to solve a hundred-year-old mystery of physics with the help of small gold spheres and extremely low temperatures. The observation of tiny gravitational forces between vibrating spheres may solve the mystery.
Share your ideas for the Aalto University Equality Plan 2022–2024
How should we develop the equality, diversity and inclusion of the Aalto community? Member of Aalto community, please share your views on the Aalto.fi discussion by 7 June
Battery parts can be recycled without crushing or melting
New recycling method replenishes lithium in electrodes while keeping existing structure intact – and performance is nearly as good as new ones
Artificial intelligence model developed by Finnish researchers predicts which key of the immune system opens the locks of coronavirus
With an artificial intelligence (AI) method developed by researchers at Aalto University and University of Helsinki, researchers can now link immune cells to their targets and for example uncouple which white blood cells recognize SARS-CoV-2. The developed tool has broad applications in understanding the function of immune system in infections, autoimmune disorders, and cancer.
21st century medical needles for high-tech cancer diagnostics
Modern medicine needs better quality samples than traditional biopsy needles can provide, ultrasonically oscillating needles can improve treatment and reduce discomfort
Russia-related business and economics expertise in Finland - two online panel discussion on May 10, 2021
The Finnish-Russian Commission for Scientific and Technological Cooperation/Working Group for Social Sciences in cooperation with Aalto University School of Business/CEMAT,
East Office of Finnish Industries and the Finnish‑Russian Chamber of Commerce will organize two panel discussions at the annual Aleksanteri-forum on May 10.
East Office of Finnish Industries and the Finnish‑Russian Chamber of Commerce will organize two panel discussions at the annual Aleksanteri-forum on May 10.
How do millennials see the future of social welfare and healthcare services?
A student business project carried out for Deloitte produced fresh new ideas and insights.
Security and surveys
Do you know the quality of data protection in the survey-tool you use? Not all survey platforms/tools are equally secure.
Join the Blood Group of Aalto University Staff
Helping together is rewarding! In addition to a good feeling, results are achieved quickly - so join the blood group of Aalto University staff and donate blood!
The SUBURBAN PRIDE project examines the relationship between mental images of suburbs and the built environment
The multidisciplinary project combines history of architecture, sociology, and research in critical cultural heritage and landscape architecture. The purpose of the project, based on research and workshops, is to build a sustainable future for suburbs.
Aalto-led project found ways to support student entrepreneurship
The ministry-funded nationwide YYTO project searched for ways to increase and support an entrepreneurial mindset among students.
Nordic Biomaterials with CHEMARTS – Small steps for change are valuable
In the coming years, our material world will change dramatically. The overuse of existing raw materials cannot continue, and global consumption must decrease.
New quality award will be given to teams of top experts who change Aalto over the long term
The new ‘Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award’ highlights the importance of quality and excellence. The award can be applied or nominated annually by the end of May
Finnish Quantum Institute announced
InstituteQ will coordinate research, teaching and commercialisation across Finland
‘For many people, it’s always been a crisis’ – a new Aalto collective engages intersecting dimensions of crises
The transdisciplinary Crisis Interrogatives collective critically discusses topics at the intersection of design, technology and socially engaged practices
The School of Engineering requests applications for the position of Vice Dean, responsible for research
Please, send applications or nominations by email by April 25, 2021.
Is battery recycling environmentally friendly?
Researchers conduct life-cycle assessment to determine the actual carbon footprint of battery recycling
Recycling of batteries and responsible raw materials are Finland's asset - A major project enhanced cooperation within the battery sector
The two-year BATCircle consortium led by Aalto University has produced a lot of new research on battery recycling and raw materials and strengthened the cooperation within the sector
