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Art evokes feelings in the body
A new study from the University of Turku and Aalto University in Finland reveals that art has a powerful effect on people's bodies and emotions.
Professor Arja Karhumaa: ‘We need to better understand how texts are viewed’
Introducing our tenured professors: professor Arja Karhumaa explores the relationship between language and the visual form of a text –how a text looks at any given moment, and how it affects us as human beings.
The short film filmed in Aalto tells about a student's difficult choice
The shooting of the short film Compassion III, funded by Aalto University's Oasis of Radical Wellbeing project, began in Otaniemi on March 17th. The premier is on May 30th as a part of the Green Minds, Healthy Hearts – Social Sustainability Symposium in Aalto University's Harald Herlin Learning Center.
Five things decision-makers should know about ownership in Finland
How does ownership in Finland hold up against that of Sweden, Denmark and Norway? The world’s first professor of ownership – Samuli Knüpfer – lists the challenges and tells why a solution is urgently needed
Are you our new CHEM Data Agent?
Apply to be the next Data Agent from the School of Chemical Engineering.
Avatars and genuine interaction
Aalto University’s researchers are contributing to the creation of redesigned maternity and child health clinics and positive childbirth experiences in their research projects. The visions seize the potential of technology, such as childbirth simulation in a 3D-video conference using an avatar, a virtual character. On the other hand, the researchers would also like to hold on to the best practices from the past, such as the traditional child health clinic card, genuine human interaction and the rotina tradition, visits by family and close-ones to meet the newborn and bring foods as a gift.
Sahar Babaeipour dreams of entrepreneurship – but before that, she wants to graduate as a doctor
The doctoral research conducted by Sahar Babaeipour, a doctoral researcher at Aalto University’s Bioinnovation Center, aims at a more sustainable packaging industry.
Matteo Iannacchero, a developer of bio-based yarns: ‘I value the freedom of science’
In his doctoral research conducted at Aalto University’s Bioinnovation Center, Iannacchero uses machine learning to develop ecologically sustainable electronic yarns. This is an opportunity to come up with something completely new.
Unite! University Alliance Launches Seed Fund to Foster Collaborative Teaching, Research and Student Activities
Financial boost for innovative ideas from teachers, researchers and students across the Unite! alliance of nine European universities. Apply now!
FinnFiberColor – Spun cellulose fibres and sustainably colored textiles
The FinnFiberColor project develops sustainable solutions for manufactured cellulose fibre processes. The project has enhanced the understanding of the properties of new kinds of textile fibres and assessed the consumer perception of fabrics created from alternative materials.
Kaisu Savola: ‘The 1960s and 1970s saw a change in the values of Finnish design’
I claim series presents Kaisu Savola, who explores a generation of design students and design professionals in Finland, in the 1960s and 1970s, as they became aware of the two contradictory faces of design.
DNA origami boosts electrochemical biosensor performance
New results provide a platform for more efficient, selective, and sensitive DNA biosensors that can be used in detecting various pathogens and diseases.
Pharmaca, VTT, Aalto University and Finnish Centre for Client and Patient Safety launch Innovation Ecosystem Project for Medication Safety
Aim of project is to improve knowledge of medication safety and promote use of technical solutions supporting medication safety in different sectors and organisations
What should decision-makers know about green hydrogen?
How can green hydrogen help make the world a better place, and how can Finland encourage its development and uptake? We’ve compiled a concise information package on green hydrogen for decision-makers.
Maintenance break in ACRIS on 20 March 2023
Maintenance break in ACRIS on 20 March 2023
From periphery to business core
Sustainability was an unusual, if not odd, research topic in business schools in the early 1990s. The most radical changes are, however, yet to come, says Professor Minna Halme.
I am passionate about collaboration between industry and academia
Concerns about the climate, the world’s oil resources, and the availability of strategic raw materials have turned interest towards renewable and carbon-neutral natural resources in the production of energy, fuels and chemicals. Most of the world's industrial chemicals are still petroleum products but biorefineries are the game changers of future.
The Annual Review reflected on the results of the past year
At the Annual Review of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture 8 March, recognition was also given to the achievements of the past year and the Alumna of the Year was awarded.
Researchers take a step towards turning interactions that normally ruin quantum information into a way of protecting it
A new method for predicting the behavior of quantum devices provides a crucial tool for real-world applications of quantum technology
