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Aalto University involved in brainstorming winning finance sector innovation
A working group led by OP created the best financial innovation for tackling climate change.
DiCtion Uses Visual Data to Automate Construction Site Processes
Sensors and cameras on a digitalised construction site provide a huge amount of useful data. As a result, it’s becoming almost impossible to interpret that data manually. Aalto University is now looking for ways to automate the processing and use of construction data in the DiCtion research project.
On the Way to a Digital Revolution in Construction
Trimble is one of the partners in the Aalto University-led research and development project DiCtion (Digitalizing Construction Workflows). Trimble’s Jukka Suomi shares his thoughts on how the project is contributing to the digital revolution in the industry and explains what the company is developing in DiCtion.
AI makes dentists’ work easier – new model helps localise the mandibular canals
Finnish researchers developed a new automatized way to localise the mandibular canals
How to Make High-Rise Construction Perform Better
High-rise construction has been around since the 1880s, but in Finland it’s still a fairly rare phenomenon. As cities are considering new ways to meet the demands of the ever-increasing urban population, high-rises are now part of the solution. A working group of the Building 2030 consortium is exploring processes and technologies for making high-rise construction more efficient and sustainable.
Relying on “local food†is a distant dream for most of the world
A recent study from Aalto University shows that less than one-third of the world's population could currently meet their demand for food produced in their local vicinity
Everyday choices: What’s your favourite gadget, Caterina Soldano?
Professor Soldano wants to develop less intrusive devices, but believes that the best way to manage electronics overuse is to turn off your smartphone’s notifications.
Oops: Lo and behold, my sojourn abroad lasted 16 years!
School of Business Dean Timo Korkeamäki once thought he’d never move away from his home turf.
Bacteria factories and soft robots
Tailored molecules and materials could revolutionise the chemicals industry, move fabrics and make solar panels more ecological.
Creating zero-energy houses, non-toxic glitter and fossil-free glue with wood
Building wisely with wood is an efficient way to combat climate change. It’s possible to build almost anything with wood if we develop our expertise and adjust our attitudes, an expert says.
Online course offers practical help for anyone interested in entrepreneurship
Aalto students and the startup community got together to develop the Starting Up course, which is free of charge and open to everyone.
The best food ideas are chewed over in company, not alone
Nimble experimentation by small companies with their customers and even competitors brings new treats to your plate.
For her beloved Baltic Sea
As a little girl, Tiina Tuurnala would take her family’s motorboat around nearby islets to catch ship wakes. Now, she is at the helm of the Finnish Shipowners’ Association and is steering the maritime industry towards a low-emission future.
Three fascinating things about space
Astronomer Joni Tammi wants to uncover the secrets of the universe. This can be done with the aid of new technology, the acquisition of which is now the focus of fundraising.
Anything but an ordinary greenhouse
A wood-structured windowless greenhouse consumes only half as much energy as a traditional glass greenhouse. In addition to producing food, Pasi Herranen’s invention could generate electricity and excess heat in the future.
Try, fail, try again, fail better
Failure is an unavoidable part of life, but does failure have to be all bad? How about failing upwards and forwards?
This issue’s theme is trial and error
Aalto University Magazine 26 examines how you can learn from failure.
Professors Farah Kodeih and Henri Schildt: ‘Due to coronavirus, we all have the opportunity to reflect on radical uncertainty'
The uncertainties and disruptions we are now experiencing, although temporary and often modest, provide a glimpse into the commonly overlooked hardships of marginalized individuals.
Business Finland funding call for projects related to resolving the corona crisis – deadline 30.6.2020
The corona crisis has created new societal needs. Business Finland responds to this need by offering research organizations an opportunity to apply for funding to address the challenges caused by the corona crisis. Funding can be applied for until June 30th, 2020.
Helsinki GSE's Situation Room starts publishing a weekly report on the effects of coronavirus
Reports are presented each week at an open access webinar in Zoom.
