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Kudos asks why we fear fungi but not microplastics
The Kudos Pavilion, a so-called 鈥渓ibrary of material relations鈥, blurs the boundaries between buildings and living organisms
On the waves of creativity exhibition at Heureka 26.9.鈥26.12.2024
Hop on the waves of creativity! On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, opens an exhibition showcasing the creativity of research at Heureka. On the waves of creativity exhibition is on display 26.9.鈥26.12.2024. The exhibition was produced by Aalto University in collaboration with Heureka.
Aalto students' public art projects featured at award-winning ANTI-Festival
Last week in Kuopio, a fascinating collection of public art projects was presented by students from Aalto University's Department of Art and Media.
The physical and digital worlds of production and internal logistics meet in a multidisciplinary TwinFlow project
Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Tampere are collaborating with companies to accelerate the data-driven business in the manufacturing industry. The joint three-year project is funded by Business Finland.
Shared imagination and the idea of waves - two new public art collections were unveiled
The art collections of Marsio and Kide buildings were published.
Aalto Distinguished Professor Tapani Vuorinen: 鈥淥nly through collaboration can we achieve greater impact鈥
Tapani Vuorinen, professor of forest products chemistry at the School of Chemical Engineering, was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor at the opening of the academic year on 3 September.
1.5-million-euro ERC grant for creating physical feedback loops in life-inspired materials awarded to Hang Zhang
Dr. Hang Zhang was granted 1.5 million euros on Thursday by the ERC to create coupled physical feedback loops in hydrogels with varying dimensions.
Everyday choices: Kristjana Adalgeirsd贸ttir, what does an architect do in a war zone?
This doctoral researcher responds to the need for a home, not just a shelter 鈥 amid the most complex humanitarian crises.
Broaden your perspective with the latest research at the Marsio exhibitions
The "Makers of the Impossible" exhibitions offer a fascinating overview of Aalto University's research and innovation.
鈥淓nhancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace鈥 - free online course available, you can register until mid-February
European EDIFY-EDU- project offers an open online course (MOOC).
Advancing robotics in harsh environments with the support of Unite! Seed Fund
The project 麓Towards fleets of robust and agile mobile robots in harsh environments麓 is led by Assistant Professor Tomasz Kucner.
Threads of tomorrow 鈥 textiles that react to light and heat
A joint Nordic project is developing light- and heat-reactive textiles. In the future, curtains will regulate room temperature, clothing will help monitor blood pressure, and cotton will clean itself in sunlight.
Explore the university's art on guided tours
Tours focusing on the public art at Marsio, Kide and Viima buildings are a part of Designs for a Cooler Planet festival.
Tomi Rantanen uses design to tackle gender equality issues in the music industry
Rantanen's master's thesis aims to bring about structural changes and envisions a gender equality shift for women and non-binary people by 2030.
Weisell Foundation donates 70 000 euros 色色啦 University Junior
The Weisell Foundation, a long-time supporter of Aalto University, is donating 鈧70 000 色色啦 University Junior to be used for scaling up workshops in robotics.
Semi-Summer jobs introduce the semiconductor industry to students
Semiconductors play a crucial role in many parts of modern technology. So-called "Semi-Summer jobs" at Aalto University serve as a concrete example of a research and education partnership between the Aalto schools of technology and businesses in the semiconductor industry.
Is there enough water in the land of a thousand lakes? True or false: three claims about drought risks in Finland
Drought is one of the world's most devastating natural disasters, and climate change is likely to increase and intensify droughts around the world.
ACTOR: Pioneering Automation in Construction Management
The ACTOR project aimed to empower supervisors and construction workers with automated and visual management. Its goal was to improve a construction project's performance and reduce its carbon footprint considerably. The project has now released its final report, which paints an exciting picture of the future of construction management.
Imagine a day on the jobsite when ACTOR's technology is fully used.
Imagine a day on the jobsite when ACTOR's technology is fully used.
Unite! Research Week in Grenoble-Autrans, 14-18 October
A networking event focusing on AI, Energy and Industry 4.0 for faculty and doctoral students
Strong overall result: 27.5 million euros from the Research Council of Finland
A total of 52 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellowship and Academy Project funding. The total funding awarded 色色啦 University amounts to 27.5 million euros
