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Research project brings the fashion of Renaissance to life
How did fashion spread during the Renaissance, and how did ordinary people dress? Novel methods and reconstructions shed new light on the era.
AI helps detect the severity of diabetes-related eye disease
This advance could enable many new diagnostic applications in the future
The QUORUM project addresses urban water and climate challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration within Unite! universities
The project has received funding from Unite! Seed Fund.
Appointments at the School of Chemical Engineering
The School of Chemical Engineering has appointed Jukka Hassinen as Development Manager and Sanna Hellstén as FinnCERES flagship Manager.
New covers, writing templates and ordering system for doctoral theses
The current doctoral thesis ordering system will be replaced after 30 Nov 2024. New covers and writing templates have been designed for doctoral theses.
Gaming gloves and a hugging shirt – Aalto researchers held a smart wearables workshop for Chilean students
Watch the videos of the students' creative projects!
What makes nature restorative? Aalto University researchers explore Finnish forests and Japanese gardens
Biodiversity is central to the restorative power of Finnish forests.
Oskari Vilamo Fund awarded the best theses on building trade
The Oskari Vilamo fund, which is part of the Business Education fund, awarded the best doctoral theses and diploma theses in November. Two doctoral dissertations and six master's thesis were awarded in Aalto University.
New technology brings immersive audio to everyone’s pockets
A new type of sound recording technology allows recording of immersive soundscapes with ordinary microphones and an inexpensive accessory
Grief support group for those who have lost a loved one
In spring 2025, a support group will be organized for Aalto students and employees who have lost a loved one.
Funding for a democratic transition to sustainability
Three projects from Aalto University are among the recipients. The Nessling Foundation's grants aim to advance the implementation of sustainability transitions in the context of democracy, the EU, and nature conservation areas.
Apply to UNITECH programme !
Excellent opportunity for an international career by combining engineering and business in the UNITECH leadership development programme!
A community where personal connections and career paths intertwine
Assistant professor of operations management Siavash Khajavi explains how studying Industrial Engineering and Management helps students develop hard skills through rigorous studies and soft skills through countless interactions and collaboration.
Revolution in EV battery recycling: New approach sees skyrocketing gains in lithium recovery
Energy researchers have developed a safe and environmentally friendly way to recycle the batteries used in electric vehicles
Digital doula helps mothers-to-be face the fear of childbirth
Aalto University introduces 12 new world-changing innovations at Slush. On of them is digital doula Natal Mind, a mobile app designed to support the emotional and mental journey undergone by mothers-to-be.
ICEC 2025 (Italy) -extended deadline for abstracts submissions
The deadline for submitting abstracts to ICEC2025 has been extended by two weeks, up to the end of November 2024.
Tarun Sharma rejoins Aalto to give back and make change
Tarun Sharma, Partner & COO of Nokia Ventures, came to Finland for a 6-month stint but stayed on purpose. Now he joins Aalto University Department of Industrial Engineering and Management as Executive in Residence focusing on Corporate Venturing and Entrepreneurship.
A new boom in Finnish cinema
Finland’s film industry is thriving and attracting new audiences at home and overseas. In recent years, It wasn’t always like this so, what’s changed?
Interdisciplinary course in Lisbon on plastic-free oceans, apply by 15 January
The course takes place online from January to April 2025 and face-to-face in Lisbon, Portugal, in July 2025.
