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Aalto Start-Up Center has created nearly two thousand new jobs
In 2013 alone the number of new jobs created increased by almost 20 per cent.
New nanowire structure absorbs light efficiently
Dual-type nanowire arrays can be used in applications such as LEDs and solar cells.
The Chinese New Year of the Sheep welcomed at Tongji Lounge
The Chinese New Year of the Sheep 2015 was celebrated at the Aalto Tongji Lounge by some 60 students and staff members.
Researchers developed a cost-effective and efficient rival for platinum
Researchers succeeded in creating an electrocatalyst that is needed for storing electric energy made of carbon and iron.
Service gamification needs more than just points
According to an Aalto University dissertation, gamification should be utilised for more long-term development of appeal rather than for simple reward.
Biomass energy goes to waste in the EU
With the assistance of Nordic expertise, the raw material could be used three times more effectively, researchers believe.
Domestic business markets for solar energy need to be put into shape
Solar energy is at the top of consumers' wish list and it could potentially offer work for many Finnish businesses.
Super week for fashion students from Aalto University
Three collections from Aalto students in the Hyères Fashion Festival final and first prize from Designers’ Nest Award announced on the same week.
Design chairs born from Finnish aircraft plywood
Aalto University students demonstrate their skills at the Stockholm Furniture Fair from 3 to 7 February.
New search engine lets users look for relevant results faster
Researchers at the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology, HIIT, developed a new search engine that outperforms current ones.
The Rosetta probe witnessed the awakening of the icy comet
Researchers discovered that the water vapour streaming from the comet disrupted the solar wind a long way from the sun.
Teemu Malmi appointed to Jaakko Honko Professorship
Professor of Accounting, Teemu Malmi, has been appointed to the Jaakko Honko Professorship at the School of Business as of 1 January 2015.
Companies must dare to adapt best practices to the market environment
The continuous development of firm operations is virtually a lifeline for companies affected by increasingly stringent competition.
Hannu Seristö appointed as vice president, external relations
Aalto University Board has appointed Professor Hannu Seristö as Vice President responsible for external relations.
CERN opening an innovation environment modelled on Design Factory
Aalto University has assisted in the implementation.
Albert Einstein award presented to cell communication researcher
The awards ceremony kicked off the Academic Summit at Aalto University.
Using the computer lowers the threshold for communicating in class
Computers and mobile devices also enable new ways of participating in classroom activities.
Smart fabrics to Brussels
Smart fabrics such as wearable electronics and e-textiles will be showcased at European Parliament in Brussels 17 -21 November.
Northern European Prime Ministers Discuss Economic Growth
The Northern Future Forum was organised on Aalto University’s premises
It matters who touches you when you make decisions
Even though a touch makes people more generous, this works mainly if the transaction occurs between strangers, a new study suggests.