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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.
Research & Art
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Oil. Photo: Aleksi Poutanen

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.
Press releases
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The new wax solution has shown great success in making a wide range of fabrics water resistant.

From space technology to spider silk and the bio-economy – over 2 000 women and girls gather for three different technology events

Technology companies will need more than 53 000 new experts in the next few years. We are holding 'Shaking up Tech' for high school students, 'Girls' Day' for upper comprehensive school students in Heureka, and 'Women in Tech' for technical professionals: three events that highlight the many possibilities in the field of technology and introduce role models.
Cooperation, Press releases
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Kuva: Mikko Raskinen

Challenge-based learning is an approach for enriching the learning experience

How to plan challenge-based learning for the starting academic year?
Cooperation, Studies, University
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Students walking in a field

Doctoral graduates from the School of Electrical Engineering satisfied with their degrees and careers

In their responses to the career monitoring survey doctoral graduates also emphasised the importance of networking and project management skills.
Studies
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Aalto-yliopisto / tohtoreiden hatut

The university surveys the career pathways of its graduated students

The results will help the university to develop its teaching and will also affect its funding. This time, we ask master's graduates from year 2014 and doctoral graduates from 2016 to participate.
Studies, University
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Kaksi mies- ja yksi naisopiskelija seisoo Väre-rakennuksen edessä. Miehillä on polkupyörät.

Finland is well positioned to become a world leader in the responsible textile and fashion industry

Fast fashion pushes beyond the Earth’s limits.
Research & Art
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Better Business - Better Society seminar series begins Professor Minna Halme being the main speaker in the first seminar.

Strategy preparations proceed to the finalising stage

In October workshops, the strategic choices and emphasis points of identified development areas will be worked on. Participate – you can still make a difference!
University
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People at Aalto University strategy bazaar, September 2019, photo Mikko Raskinen

Five tips for a happier life

Wise decisions can’t be made without taking other people and the broader context into account.
Research & Art
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Kuvituskuva onnellisemmasta arjesta

'Social welfare and healthcare reform should be implemented in stages'

Creating markets requires patience, says Professor Juuso Välimäki.
Research & Art
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Juuso Välimäki

Research data events open to all

RDA Plenary co-located events on research data and open science, on 21-22 October, open to all.
Research & Art
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Group work at Aalto University (photo: Aino Huovio)

From a Bachelor of Hospitality Management to a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration

Studying in a Master’s programme deepens and expands competence. If you like studying, you will thrive in your studies also on the basis of a degree from a university of applied sciences.
Studies
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Kuvassa näkyy Silja Erkamo. Kuvaaja on Roope Kiviranta Aalto-yliopistosta.

Antti Ikonen and MA students in New Media to win Grand Prix in ISA2019

The soundscape design for Helsinki New Children’s Hospital has been awarded a Grand Prix in International Sound Awards 2019.
Research & Art
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sound award

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.
Research & Art
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Vesipullo

Core network failure caused power outages on Otaniemi Âé¶¹´«Ã½

Power was cut from multiple buildings on Âé¶¹´«Ã½ but returned by 15.25
Campus, University
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ kampus Otakaari 1 winter talvi Kuva: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto-yliopisto

We need to redesign everything—but how?

Meeting sustainable development goals requires more collaboration between disciplines.
Research & Art
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Redesigning everything for sustainability. Illustration by Marika Latsone

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
Research & Art
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eco diesel

Hydromet group at BATCircle Seminar in Pori 3.9.2019

The first BATCircle Seminar was held in University Consortium of Pori. Prof. Lundström and the group's researchers workingwith LIB recycling, process design and primary processing attended the seminar.
Cooperation
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Mari Lundström

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.
Research & Art
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Ilmastonmuutoksen hillitseminen

Student teams consulted Orion on the implementation of drone delivery for pharmaceutical products

The project was a collaboration between ITP and Orion which resulted in Finland's first pharmaceutical drone delivery flight.
Cooperation, Studies
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Orion drone delivery