Aalto University's press releases
Learning by doing: Solving the Tragedy of the Commons one Meal at a time
Food Futures, part of ATARCA, Aalto University, in collaboration with Global Politics and Communication, University of Helsinki, present the video Learning by Doing: Solving the Tragedy of the Commons one Meal at a time.
A life-inspired system dynamically adjusts to its environment
The system regulates its own temperature in response to environmental disturbances
The new hydrogen economy training module begins – FITech network received funding for organising the education
The first studies will begin in January 2023.
Research project develops method for predicting radiation damage in semiconductors
Andrea Sand receives significant funding from European Research Council for research that can open doors for next-generation materials in electronics
Unimon - A new qubit to boost quantum computers for useful applications
The researchers have achieved the first quantum logic gates with unimons at 99.9% fidelity — a major milestone on the quest to build commercially useful quantum computers.
Pressure ulcers take up to 500 million euros in healthcare expenditures each year – research team develops cushion cover that warns of budding wound
Research team presents prototype of sheet-like smart cover for wheelchair cushions today at HUS STOP Pressure Ulcer Day
Next generation material that adapts to its history
Responsive material changes its behaviour based on earlier conditions
Companies can suffer by restricting CEO mobility
Factors that limit job changes make CEOs play it safe, so the risks necessary for growth are not taken. That's why it's good to keep career prospects open.
Lignin nanoparticles: A sustainable recipe for combining cellulose with hydrophobic polymers for advanced applications
The Bioproduct Chemistry team at Aalto University have designed a sustainable method to produce strong and flexible cellulosic films that incredibly maintain their strength even when wet.
A skin-stroking device could help curb alcohol cravings
Aalto University researchers are developing a device that helps support sobriety in conjunction with other treatments, such as psychosocial treatments and pharmaceuticals.
Connection to the Foresail-1 science satellite is lost - the construction of a new satellite is already underway
The replacement satellite will come with improvements to its power systems and error recovery systems, for example. Losing a mission is always a big disappointment, but it also takes research and teaching further, says Assistant Professor Jaan Praks, who led the construction of the satellite.
26 kg of film plastic waste is generated in the construction of one apartment building – a new, free tool helps with recycling
For the first time, researchers at Aalto University examined how much film plastics is produced in the construction of apartment blocks.
Designing with empathy
Empathic engineers need to know what happens inside a user’s head, and research shows how that can be done accurately
Women imitate masculine traits to be taken seriously as gamers
Women working in the gaming industry feel required to imitate stereotypically masculine personality traits if they want to gain recognition in gaming communities, reveals new research from Aalto University School of Business.
Aalto University aims at a 15 per cent annual energy saving
The impacts of the measures, targeted at the university buildings, will be monitored for a period of 12 months, after which the next steps will be agreed upon
The new Marsio building is a showcase for research, teaching and impact at Aalto University
The name was selected through a contest, and it is a tribute to Aino Marsio-Aalto.
Aalto Scientists Experiment with Helium Plasma to Help Pave Way for Fusion Energy
As part of FinnFusion, itself belonging to the EUROfusion consortium, Aalto scientists are experimenting with helium plasma to improve the future operations of Iter, an international fusion energy collaboration under construction in France.
Changes to animal feed could supply food for one billion people
Livestock and fish could be fed more agricultural by-products, freeing up food for people
New AI system predicts how to prevent wildfires
A machine learning model can evaluate the effectiveness of different management strategies
Wardrobe of the Future, giant bug hotel, vertical farming and more - Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition of ideas for a more planet-friendly life
The exhibition themes this year are life without a trace, sustainable style and a healthier food chain.
