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Decorations on the Independence Day 2020
The President of Finland Sauli Niinistö grants decorations 91ÇàÇà²Ý University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
Board and Aalto community work together to steer future direction
A joint event of the Aalto community and the Board brought brisk discussion on the long-term development of the university. Sign in and watch the recording.
Neste and Aalto University are working together to develop cleaner traffic
Research collaboration creates, for example, new types of transportation fuels with the help of bio-based materials.
Aalto University and student union leaders: We call on everyone to take action against gender discrimination
The university community has no place for the belittlement of, contempt for, or discrimination against women, say Aalto University and Aalto University Student Union leaders.
Aalto-Helsinki student team awarded gold medal in iGEM 2020 Giant Jamboree
The student team's awarded solution tackles pharmaceutical pollution in wastewaters.
Funding for strategic research
Projects funded by the Academy of Finland study the importance of urban green spaces in carbon sequestration and the reliable utilization of social and health services data
Fibre made from recycled cloth towels and hemp stronger than cotton
The tensile strength of fibres created with the Ioncell method is up to 2.5 times more than that of cotton, while an Ioncell knitted fabric made from recycled hemp withstands abrasion for twice as long as normal hemp fabric.
Access control practices are changing - read the instructions on how to proceed
The changes will take effect during December 2020, and will apply to everyone on Otaniemi campus.
Challenges of the Millennium Youth Prize announced
The challenges of the Millennium Youth Prize 2021 are related to genetic engineering, recycling of battery metals and food waste in stores.
Aalto Talent Expo Online organized virtually between 12th - 14th of January 2021
Due to the situation regarding COVID-19, the physical event Aalto Talent Expo (which was postponed to January 2021) will be organized virtually. The name of the new event is Aalto Talent Expo Online.
Scientists use bacteria as micro-3D printers
Technique creates highly customised structures that could be used in regenerative medicine
Artificial intelligence and education: let's hack that!
Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Let's co-create new ways to teach, learn assess with AI. Hop on board!
Moving to Finland to make solar panels from trees
Maryam Esmaeilzadeh tells us about her AScI Internship and how it’s led to a PhD place in Finland
Parallel paths: Designer and materials scientist conjure up glimmering colours out of wood
Designer Noora Yau and materials scientist Konrad Klockars have used wood to conjure up a colour, which is transparent yet glows like a copepod in shallow water. The pair’s good chemistry and open attitude towards asking silly questions is a great help in their work.
Precision solutions for healthcare
Biodesign Finland projects utilise biomaterials to repair tissue damage and support the recuperation of mental health patients with environmental design. Identifying needs correctly forms the point of departure for all this.
Winners in the campusart competition rooted in bioart and quantum physics
Laura Piispanen, Noora Heiskanen, Jenna Ahonen and Ayda Grisiute convinced the jury with their creativity.
AVP explores new ways for true multidisciplinarity in education
By combining two existing courses, Aalto Ventures Program created a multidisciplinary experience in cosmetic product design.
Business & Economics at Aalto rises to 53rd place in Times Higher Education ranking
Computer Science also places in the top 100 globally.
Chemistry and business students developed plant-based products with Valio
A team of two Master’s students collaborated with Valio in a 6-month Aalto Thesis project.
