Dissertation: Mailing letters increased social benefit take-up
Households that received a directed mailing informing them of the guarantee pension program were faster and 50 % more likely to apply for the benefit than households that relied only on public information.
What if the textiles of the future are growing in Finnish forests?
Ioncell, a fibre woven from cellulose, is a strong contender as a sustainable alternative to cotton and polyester. For Finland, it could mean billions of euros of potential business.
New radome for Metsähovi radio telescope
The radome protects the radio telescope against snow, wind, rain, and heat from solar radiation.
'Challenge-based learning on a new level'
The PBL East Africa project has brought new methods of teaching to partner universities in East Africa.
Rare metals need efficient recycling
How can the valuable ingredients of batteries be recovered? What could replace bismuth, tellurium and many other rarities? These issues are being examined by the CloseLoop project.
Fighting the flames – better together
The fundamental questions of sustainable development are integral in our business research as well, says Professor Minna Halme.
What if the world’s cattle munched on Finnish wood?
A new manufacturing method will open entirely new markets for microcrystalline cellulose. It could be used, for example, to enrich animal fodder.
Turning off the tap
There is no single solution to the shortage of water, but applying several might get the job done.
Deep inside Perseus A – A telescope larger than the Earth makes a sharp image of the formation of black hole jets in the core of a radio galaxy
An international team of researchers has imaged newly forming jets of plasma from a massive black hole with unprecedented accuracy.
Lux Helsinki to become the most sustainable light art festival in Europe by 2020?
Students developed a measurement system tailored to light art festivals and a collaboration platform.
Aalto the first university in Finland to sign Sustainable Development Goals Accord
By signing, Aalto commits to promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals in its activities.
Researchers are designing a digital local currency for Helsinki
Aalto University researcher Maria Joutsenvirta and Professor Pekka Nikander want to harness digital currencies as an instrument of welfare.
Student project brings S Group information on sustainability in online retailing
Students also praised for positive attitude and independent approach to work.
Seed funding led to a multimillion strategic collaboration between designers and chemists
ChemArts is already looking into business opportunities and preparing for world domination.
New biomaterials can solve the challenges of sustainable development
Broad-based bio-competence is Finland's success factor for the future.
Close to 900 000 euros for water engineering research
The funds are targeted for five research projects of the Water and Environmental Engineering
Lost in the Wood(s) received ICMA Award of Excellence
Lost in the Wood(s), published by Aalto ARTS Books, has won the Award of Excellence given by the International Creative Media ICMA.
Rerouting transport research: from driverless cars to fresh thinking
Focusing research on technological development will further lock us into a motorized, private-vehicle transport system.Â
Investing in environmental friendliness improves the result for companies in the logistics sector
The Rail Baltica allows that rail freight transport can be used to handle a greater share of freight traffic.
Monitoring the world’s forests with satellite data – Assistant Professor Miina Rautiainen granted 2 million in ERC funding
Detailed knowledge on the state of forest resources and climate change can be produced through more effective interpretation of satellite images.
