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Finnish forest industry is renewing through academic research and innovation
The FinnCERES Flagship is advancing long-term, high-impact research that drives innovation, economic growth, and societal development towards a sustainable bioeconomy.
Alternative investments play a growing role 鈥 equality also discussed at Aalto University conference
The School of Business supported a conference organised by the Department of Finance with an equality grant
Call for doctoral student tutors, May 2025
Sign-up to be a tutor for new doctoral students as part of the Aalto Doctoral Orientation Days!
Is AI truly creative? Turns out creativity is in the eye of the beholder
The more we see of a creative act, the more creative we judge it to be. Researchers think these findings could change the way we design AI.
An autonomous car driving around Helsinki and Espoo helps cities solve future problems
Geospatial data can help prepare for extreme weather, floods and the degradation of roads.
Lignin: A Sustainable Solution for Future Energy Storage
Transforming from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy, we need alternative solutions for both fuels and biobased chemicals and materials. Lignin is a promising bio-based compound produced as a side stream in biorefineries. It has the potential to replace fossil-based chemicals and materials in resins and energy storage applications.
Student startup uses AI to boost construction site procurement and logistics
Student-founded company helps construction firms find the right products and streamline operations.
Learn new skills for appreciative encounters in the Aaltogether Ateliers
Welcome to open meetups in March-May to develop togetherness through means of embodied practices and social arts
Research: More than a quarter of companies do not monitor their marketing performance
Customer satisfaction is also rarely used as a KPI, according to the results of Markkinoinnin tila (the State of Marketing) survey
A bio-based solution can replace harmful fire retardants
Researchers from Aalto University and XAMK have developed bio-based fire retardants that offer an environmentally friendly alternative to current chemicals. The test results have exceeded expectations, and the materials appear to perform even better than commercial solutions available on the market.
鈥淪ignificant proportion鈥 of world鈥檚 rural population missing from global estimates, says study
Global population datasets, crucial for decision-making by governments and institutions, may underestimate rural populations by as much as 53% to 84%, reveals an Aalto University study.
First progress report of the National Doctoral Education Pilot published
The report highlights 12 conclusions and three recommendations.
Finnish expertise in the usability of eHealth services is appreciated in Japan
Japanese visitors appreciate Senior University Lecturer Sari Kujala and her team鈥檚 research on the usability and accessibility of eHealth services in Finland.
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Information and inspiration for students interested in doctoral research and studies
The Annual Review provided an overview of Aalto ARTS鈥 year 2024
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture's Annual Review on 12 March 2025 reflected on the results of the previous year and celebrated ARTS activities.
Social media sharing icons removed from the Aalto's Research Portal 鈥 More flexible configuration coming in 2026
All social media sharing icons have been removed from Aalto University鈥檚 research portal, as the system does not currently allow individual icon changes. A new portal layout in 2026 will enable more flexible configuration, at which point some icons will be reinstated.
Five things everyone should know about political polarisation
Divisions around the world are deepening, and research shows that also in Finland public debate has become more fragmented than before
Five things everyone should know about sustainable investing
Sustainable funds were supposed to be a great solution for both investors and the environment. Things didn鈥檛 turn out that way, says Aalto University Professor Vesa Puttonen.
Lauri J盲rvilehto: Without the relevant data, AI starts to hallucinate
Lauri J盲rvilehto is a Professor of Practice who studies the relationship between the human mind and AI solutions. In this interview, he explores the reasoning, reflectivity and reliability of AI.
Customer survey on services and facilities of the Learning Centre 2025
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