Aalto University's press releases
The Aalto Co-Educator Team Continues to Shape a Sustainable Future
Since its establishment in 2021, the Aalto Co-educator (ACE) team has played a key role in implementing Aalto University鈥檚 鈥淪haping a Sustainable Future鈥 strategy. As the first phase concludes, the ACE team is restructuring to continue its mission of supporting Aalto鈥檚 teaching community.
Researchers aim to correct quantum errors at super-cold temperatures instead of room temperature
One of the major challenges in the development of quantum computers is that the quantum bits, or qubits, are too imprecise. More efficient quantum error correction is therefore needed to make quantum computers more widely available in the future. Professor Mikko M枚tt枚nen has proposed a novel solution for quantum error correction and has received a three-year grant from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation to develop it.
We might feel love in our fingertips 鈥撯 but did the Ancient Mesopotamians?
A multidisciplinary team of researchers studied a large body of texts to find out how people in the ancient Mesopotamian region (within modern day Iraq) experienced emotions in their bodies thousands of years ago, analysing one million words of the ancient Akkadian language from 934-612 BC in the form of cuneiform scripts on clay tablets.
New origami packaging technology creates sustainable and eye-catching alternatives to conventional packing materials
Origami packaging enables completely new properties for cartonboard, making it an excellent alternative to, for example, plastic and expanded polystyrene in packaging. The aesthetics of the material have also garnered interest from designers.
Talvikki Hovatta wants to solve a mystery that has plagued astronomers for decades
A new receiver at the Mets盲hovi Radio Observatory and ERC funding from the European Research Council will enable research into the composition of relativistic jets launched by supermassive black holes
AI helps detect the severity of diabetes-related eye disease
This advance could enable many new diagnostic applications in the future
What makes nature restorative? Aalto University researchers explore Finnish forests and Japanese gardens
Biodiversity is central to the restorative power of Finnish forests.
New technology brings immersive audio to everyone鈥檚 pockets
A new type of sound recording technology allows recording of immersive soundscapes with ordinary microphones and an inexpensive accessory
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.
'We cannot solve today鈥檚 complex challenges with traditional approaches' 鈥撯 dozens of Finnish organisations support Aalto's radical creativity initiative
Aalto University launches a free online course to make the basics of radical creativity accessible to all
Pectin-based composite for 鈥榮mart鈥 window and energy storage applications
Novel application of pectin as photothermal material
Product Development Path Maker awards handed out for the first time
The new national Product Development Path Maker awards were handed out at Aalto University Design Factory. The grand prize was awarded to KONE Veturi, a project that develops sustainable urban housing for the future.
A breakthrough in photonic time crystals could change how we use and control light
The new discovery could dramatically enhance technologies like lasers, sensor, and optical computing in the near future.
Physicists unlock transformative new way to transmit information over laser light
The discovery, centred around controlling tiny hurricanes of light and electromagnetic fields, could revolutionise how much information we can deliver over cables.
Men, Swedish speakers and Master's degree holders most likely to own shares in unlisted companies
The first comprehensive study of Finnish owners of privately held firms found, among other things, that only three per cent of the population own shares in these companies.
Small reductions to meat production in wealthier countries may help fight climate change, new analysis concludes
Eliminating even a small fraction of current beef production could remove three years鈥 worth of global fossil fuel emissions
Finland is strongly investing in AI and establishing an ELLIS Institute to accelerate research and attract talent
Public and private sector investment are coming together to launch ELLIS Institute Finland.
Ammonia 鈥 a new green energy solution? Research project receives 鈧2.5 million in funding
Ammonia is a promising alternative fuel for the marine industry and for storing green hydrogen, but there are many question marks over its use.
