Greenhouse utilising pulp mill residual streams wins Finnish Forest Industries Federation’s Innovation Contest for Students
7. joulukuu 2018
This innovation developed by Aalto University students may revolutionise Finnish food production by means of the circular economy.
Honored
Companies want to develop innovations from biomaterials together with FinnCERES
16. marraskuu 2018
A large group of representatives of industry took part in the Industry Meets FinnCERES event on 5 November 2018 at Paasitorni in Helsinki.
Science and art Cooperation
A novel approach to construct a highly active and durable nanocatalyst offers solutions to energy storage problems
8. marraskuu 2018
A green, simple and easy method opens up new possibilities for MOF-based nanocatalysts.
Science and art
Half a million funding from Business Finland for the development of circular economy of metals
7. marraskuu 2018
The funded sub-project of Aalto University is part of SYMMET, which is searching for solutions to the continuously increasing need for metallic materials.
Science and art Cooperation
New method enables the recovery of trace platinum concentrations
30. lokakuu 2018
Renewable energy and electric traffic, among others, will increase the need for platinum and other critical metals. Even the smallest quantities of metal must be recovered.
Science and art
Metals needed for climate solutions – will what we have be enough?
30. lokakuu 2018
In order to ensure a sufficient supply of metals, metal recovery methods and production processes using secondary raw materials must be developed. Awareness of the need for recycling must also be increased.
Science and art
High school students got a taste of the limitless possibilities of technology at Shaking up Tech
25. lokakuu 2018
In the Shaking up Tech event at Aalto University on 11 October 2018, high school students met women who rule the world of technology.
Studies
Creating a unique professional profile by combining different fields of science
24. lokakuu 2018
Associate Professor in the field of Thermodynamics of metallurgical processes, geologist and chemist, encourages students to study combinations of different subjects and fields of science.
Science and art
Fibre technologies revolutionising the textile industry win the European Commission's Regiostars Awards
10. lokakuu 2018
VTT and Aalto University’s TeKiDe project won the category "Achieving sustainability through low carbon emissions".
Honored Science and art
Neste and Aalto University to begin strategic research cooperation
10. lokakuu 2018
The cooperation will strengthen Finnish competitiveness.
Science and art Press releases Cooperation
Merja Penttilä obtains over 1 million euro funding to synthetic biology from the Wihuri Foundation
10. lokakuu 2018
The funding goes for the establishment of a Centre for Young Synbio Scientists.
Science and art
Young women want to find their way into careers in technology—high school students rushed to book the new event Shaking up Tech full in an hour
4. lokakuu 2018
200 young women from high schools all over Finland will participate in workshops, familiarise with studies in technology, and meet influencers.
Studies Press releases
Aalto University recruits a new Vice President to lead the Innovation agenda
3. lokakuu 2018
The recruitment process has started. Please send your application by 21 October.
Other
At ten years old, Design Factory is yet to make itself obsolete
1. lokakuu 2018
The experimentation platform has grown beyond Aalto University and become a global network. More boundaries remain to be broken, even within Design Factory’s own operating environment.
Campus Science and art Cooperation
Aalto rises once again in Times Higher Education’s university rankings
26. syyskuu 2018
Aalto has improved its position for the fifth year in a row. This year it ranks 181st in THE’s general rankings.
Science and art Other
Life Science Pitching competition at Slush – apply by 1 October
25. syyskuu 2018
The startup competition is organised as part of Slush Y Science on 5 December 2018.
Science and art
Kristiina Kruus appointed Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering
25. syyskuu 2018
She joins Aalto from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland on 1 December.
Other
Communicating research is about clarifying thinking
24. syyskuu 2018
Social media gives researchers the tools for making an impact, building networks and showcasing expertise. Read on for some tips to get you started!
Science and art Studies
From energy engineers to energy entrepreneurs
20. syyskuu 2018
Great ideas need to be developed into business models to achieve sustainable energy transition.
Studies Cooperation
Ossi Naukkarinen appointed as Vice President for Research
19. syyskuu 2018
The five-year term of office will start on 1 November 2018.
Other
Scientists found new ways to utilise biorefinery chemicals
17. syyskuu 2018
Natural catalysts convert simple biorefinery chemicals into high-value functional synthetic building blocks.
Science and art
Aalto graduates satisfied with their degrees
17. syyskuu 2018
Next career monitoring survey starting in autumn.
Studies
Using lignin to replace fossil materials
12. syyskuu 2018
Ball-like lignin particles developed by researchers open up completely new possibilities for the utilisation of lignin.
Science and art
Olli Ikkala appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor
6. syyskuu 2018
Professor Olli Ikkala at the Department of Applied Physics has been appointed as Aalto Distinguished Professor. The title is awarded to Professors of exceptional academic merit.
Science and art Honored
€17 million to fund European detection and imaging innovation pipeline—product development sparred by Aalto Design Factory
6. syyskuu 2018
The ATTRACT initiative will fund 170 breakthrough projects in advanced technology for a year with €100.000 each.
Science and art Cooperation