Innovation ecosystem news
Product Development Path Maker awards handed out for the first time
The new national Product Development Path Maker awards were handed out at Aalto University Design Factory. The grand prize was awarded to KONE Veturi, a project that develops sustainable urban housing for the future.
A breakthrough in photonic time crystals could change how we use and control light
The new discovery could dramatically enhance technologies like lasers, sensor, and optical computing in the near future.
Call for Project Funding: Applying the new language guidelines to teaching, School of Engineering
Funding call focused on promoting multilingual education at the School of Engineering. The aim is to promote multilingual and language-aware teaching.
Physicists unlock transformative new way to transmit information over laser light
The discovery, centred around controlling tiny hurricanes of light and electromagnetic fields, could revolutionise how much information we can deliver over cables.
Men, Swedish speakers and Master's degree holders most likely to own shares in unlisted companies
The first comprehensive study of Finnish owners of privately held firms found, among other things, that only three per cent of the population own shares in these companies.
Small reductions to meat production in wealthier countries may help fight climate change, new analysis concludes
Eliminating even a small fraction of current beef production could remove three years’ worth of global fossil fuel emissions
COP29: Aalto University offers new solutions for sustainable construction and calls for better alignment of policy with science
An international team of researchers coordinated by Aalto University calls on world leaders: achieving climate goals requires completely new ways of combining science and policy.
There’s nothing like a little shortness of breath to wake you up! Stair Days from 4 to 10 November 2024.
Our university will participate in the national Stair Days (Porraspäivät) held on 4–10 November 2024. While the core message of the Stair Days is emphasising the importance of simple everyday exercise, you can also use the stairs to get a quality workout. You also have until 10.11. to take part in UniSport’s stair challenge!
Finland is strongly investing in AI and establishing an ELLIS Institute to accelerate research and attract talent
Public and private sector investment are coming together to launch ELLIS Institute Finland.
Make break exercise a habit and affect by responding to a survey by 31.10.!
UniSport offers diverse break exercise services that make it easy to add exercise to everyday life. Use the ready-made exercise calendar to make breaks part of your day – with the calendar, it is easy to create a routine that suits you. You can also have your say on the development of break exercise services by responding to a survey.
Webinar invitation 20 November, 9–9:30 AM: Find the recovery method that best suits you
Welcome to UniSport’s webinar to learn how recovery and exercise can promote your wellbeing. The webinar will be held in Finnish and will be recorded with subtitles in Finnish, Swedish and English for all subscribers to UniSport’s Wellbeing Tips.
Ammonia – a new green energy solution? Research project receives €2.5 million in funding
Ammonia is a promising alternative fuel for the marine industry and for storing green hydrogen, but there are many question marks over its use.
A new project in Espoo aims to improve disparities in children's learning outcomes – with the goal of preventing social segregation
Supporting children's learning skills has a major impact on their further education and employment, among other things.
Explore UniSport Otaniemi on October 28-29 from 14:00 to 17:00!
UniSport Otaniemi warmly welcomes Aalto staff to visit again as the renovations that began in the spring have concluded. We are hosting a Welcome Back event on October 28 and 29 from 14:00 to 17:00
A new eco-friendly method to modify cellulose for sustainable materials
Researchers at Aalto University have developed a method to modify cellulose, reducing toxic solvent use by over ten times compared to traditional methods. This innovation has potential applications in eco-friendly nanocomposites, cellulose-based membranes, and biomedical devices, supporting sustainable material development.
Vacant properties in Kouvola to be repurposed through circular economy
Aalto University students are seeking solutions to Kouvola city’s property challenges
Echoes in the brain: Why today’s workout could fuel next week’s bright idea
In a rare, longitudinal study, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Oulu tracked one person’s brain and behavioural activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones.
In the future Lammi manufactures only low-carbon products – research work behind the change
This autumn, Lammin Betoni switched to manufacturing only low-carbon concrete products. The move was preceded by an extensive national LOIKKA research project lasting more than two years.
Empowering creative innovations: Twelve new teams onboard the Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator program
This autumn’s creative industry pre-incubator program began on the 1st of October. Twelve new teams started developing their business ideas with Aalto Startup Center’s business advisors and Aalto Studios’ creative industry experts.
New research project aims for earlier dementia risk detection
Aalto University researchers Shrikanth Kulashekhar and Hanna Renvall have received funding from the Finnish Research Impact Foundation to develop diagnostics for early detection of dementia risk. The need is great, as there are at least 50 million people with memory problems worldwide, a number that is expected to double in the following 20 years.
