Maria Intscher of the fashion house Vera Wang got excited about wood-based glitter and bacterial cellulose
There is a lot of potential in new material innovations also in fashion. The more you can control the material the better.
Join the front-runner research in artificial intelligence – come to the FCAI flagship community event
Have you ever wondered how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to benefit your own research? Do you wish to collaborate and create something new and exciting with top AI researchers? Do you want to know more about the flagship program of Academy of Finland?
Smartphone typing speeds catching up with keyboards
A study of over 37,000 users shows that the ‘typing gap’, the difference typing speeds between mobile devices and physical keyboards is decreasing, and 10–19-year olds can type about 10 words-per-minute faster than their parents' generation.
How to create things that don’t exist
The newest theoretical physics professor at Aalto calculates what we need to do to create electronic states that can’t otherwise exist in nature, and how we can harness them for quantum computing
Towards a better world by understanding context and user
Studies in information networks helped Pietari Keskinen to realise that making the world a better place calls for understanding of context, instead of hard technology.
Dissertation: Finland may become one of the largest users and producers of biofuels by 2030
Societal efforts to become more sustainable may actually lead to unsustainable outcomes.
A new, natural wax coating makes garments water-resistant and breathable
Aalto University researchers have made a non-toxic coating solution with wax obtained from Brazilian palm tree leaves.
HowUTeach - self-reflection tool for higher education teachers
HowUTeach is part of the UniHow product family of digital reflection and feedback systems, developed at the University of Helsinki.
From autumn 2019, the questionnaire is piloted at Aalto University. The data collected is used, for instance, to develop the individualized feedback that the system will provide the respondents. HowUTeach is in development stage.
From autumn 2019, the questionnaire is piloted at Aalto University. The data collected is used, for instance, to develop the individualized feedback that the system will provide the respondents. HowUTeach is in development stage.
Research data events open to all
RDA Plenary co-located events on research data and open science, on 21-22 October, open to all.
Wiser decisions
The solution is to bring people together on the same path so we can make the decisions that are best for us all.
We need to redesign everything—but how?
Meeting sustainable development goals requires more collaboration between disciplines.
Diesel from wasteflows and other alternatives to fossil fuels
Renewable diesel, made from biomasses and waste flows, produces up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than normal diesel
Five tips for tackling climate change
Plant-based diet and living car-free are some of the most effective ways to mitigate your personal carbon footprint.
Promoting climate change adaptation in Europe from the local level
Aalto University is leading a European project aiming to find ways to adapt to climate change. The focus is in mobilizing society by creating local networks.
Smarter energy
From research into electro-chemical conversion to creating policy for demand-response planning, Aalto University is working on ways to develop smarter and more sustainable energy grids
Applying for reasearch leaves or artistic leaves at ARTS, open yearly until 30 November
Applying for reasearch leave at ARTS, open yearly until 30 November
Updated guidelines for human research ethics
Materials and support in research ethics available for Aalto researchers
SELECT for Cities project closing the testing phase
During the summer months, CKIR has been deeply involved in engaging users in a testing process, related to urban solutions developed for Helsinki citizens and tourists.
Spider silk is created by adding spider DNA to microbes
Researchers studying spiders have produced a synthetic biomaterial that can, in future, be used to make a multitude of products from clothes to car parts.