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Water is a treasure
Human activities have a strong impact on water cycle and water quality, which leads to challenges in both Finland and elsewhere in the world.
“The way we work is our most important innovation”
Innovation evangelist and pioneer Curt Carlson is a passionate believer of collaboration when creating new innovations.
Bicycle designed by students is powered by solar energy
Students on the Advanced Project Design course implemented a solar powered electric bicycle.
Aalto University's own research program presented results in Demo Day
Energy Efficiency Research Program AEF is Aalto University’s unique investment to support multidisciplinary collaboration in research and teaching.
New thin film materials to suit the needs of future energy technology
A recent doctoral dissertation introduces the atomic layer deposition of transparent conductors.
Aalto Magazine focuses on the theme of global business operations
Aalto University Magazine 15 examines international business activities and related education in a changing global operating environment.
Three-dimensional visual art requires movement and immediacy
In her recent doctoral research, Riikka Mäkikoskela investigates the birth of three-dimensional works of art.
Entrepreneurship can be a path to adjustment for asylum seekers
Preconditions for entrepreneurship can be supported by expanding their knowledge base, networking, internships and entrepreneurship training.
Spatial design students created light installation for IKEA
The works of art remind people of the importance of light and sensible energy consumption in everyday life.
The route to high temperature superconductivity goes through the flat band
Room-temperature superconductors may become reality thanks to the counterintuitive properties of electrons in “flat bands”.
Sustainable development to be further integrated to teaching
According to Nordic universities, sustainable development should be further integrated not only to Â鶹´«Ă˝es but also to teaching.
Barrier-Free Finland prize awarded to Aalto University Undergraduate Centre
The Barrier-Free Finland prize 2015 has been awarded to Undergraduate Centre in Otaniemi.
Students developed Otaniemi waterfront walkway
Multidisciplinary urban planning course brought together students and leading experts from the Aalto and the other Nordic countries.
Everyday choices: Pauliina Ilmonen, can you tolerate uncertainty?
Ilmonen, Assistant Professor of Statistics, would not shun risks even if cattle started falling down from the sky.
Luxury fibre from recycled cardboard
Prize-winning spinning method can reduce the environmental hazards of textile production.
Doors open to the fashion market
The university's fashion show has grown into a world-class spectacle and it draws attention from international talent scouts and the fashion media.
The best theses in the energy industry were recognised at the World Energy Council Finland's Energy Day
Aalto University's Valtteri Vainio won the energy technology category ”Efficient heat recovery technologies in cruiseline ships”.
Universities demand closer cooperation to stop climate change
Universities challenge ministers in COP21 to acknowledge the role of research and education in stopping climate change.
Students generating ideas for a welcome package for asylum seekers
Course participants approach the task by means of service design and graphic design.
