Innovation ecosystem news
Slow cycle
In its present form, the clothing industry is a polluter of water systems and a climate baddy. Materials recycling is not a sufficient answer, the whole system must change instead, says an expert on the circular fashion economy.
Fortum and Aalto University tighten their cooperation
3-year Memorandum of Understanding aims to promote bioeconomy and circular economy.
Search for Heads of Departments at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture requests applications or nominations for suitable candidates for positions of Heads of Departments麓 at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
School of Arts, Design and Architecture is searching for Vice Deans
The Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture requests applications or nominations for suitable candidates for position of Vice Dean of Aalto University鈥檚 School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
What the Finnish concept of sisu can offer the world
First study dedicated to the world-famous concept: sisu can help people exceed preconceived limitations, but can be detrimental when used unwisely
Comforting hospital walls
Surprising art at Helsinki鈥檚 New Children鈥檚 Hospital turns thoughts away from illness and brings joy both to the children and their families.
鈧32 million funding boost for Smart Cities Research in Tallinn & Helsinki
Smart Cities Centre of Excellence to be established as a joint project between Tallinn University of Technology and Aalto University
Aalto University ranked 5th in partnership in THE University Impact Ranking
The overall ranking of Aalto University was 19th. The international Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings assess universities against the United Nation鈥檚 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Changing work presents a wealth of research topics
Is there anything stable left in work life? At least constant change, say Future of Work researches, and advocate joining forces in work related research.
Trial access: Times Higher Education
We have Times Higher Education on trial until April 27th 2019.
鈥楪ood enough鈥 is often 鈥榡ust fine鈥
Group mentoring event brings School of Business alumni and students together to talk about matters relating to work.
Prodeko Purpose Hackathon aims to save the planet
As well as aiming to fix the programmer shortage, topics on the 5 April event will also include the accountability of the construction industry, climate change, and the net impact of companies.
Tips for environmentally friendlier travel
Our passengers are increasingly concerned about the carbon footprint of travel, and especially flights. Travelling has already been cut down to some extent for financial reasons, but it cannot be avoided altogether. Here are some practical tips on how each passenger can minimize the environmental impact of travel before and during the trip.
Sustainable mindset as a competence of future Aalto graduate?
Annukka Jyr盲m盲's insights on sustainable mindset.
An interview with designer Naoto Fukasawa
A world-famous designer and a member of MUJI鈥檚 advisory Board, Naoto Fukasawa, gave a lecture about 'Design as the Integrity of Things' on his visit 色色啦 University.
New resources 鈥 all Knovel subject collections now available
Aalto users can now access all 35 Knovel subject collections.
Dissertation: Pursuing returns or supporting a cause? Investors are choosing equity crowdfunding for various reasons
The success of equity crowdfunding campaigns depends on many factors, such as campaign characteristics, the company's ability to leverage its networks and how easily understandable the products are, demonstrates a recent doctoral dissertation.
Virtual world took people to space
The School of Electrical Engineering organised its traditional Research Winter Day on 13 March. This time, research was presented through demos.
Finding solutions to clinical problems
A sufficient number of 鈥渨hys鈥 and 鈥渨hat ifs鈥 prompted Professor Ivan Vujaklija to find more answers in an academic environment.
EIT Digital looks for activities for 2020
EIT Digital has launched the construction of the 鈥楨IT Digital 2020鈥 activities and accepts submissions until May 3, 2019. EIT Digital 2020 is aimed at entrepreneurial minds planning to launch a digital tech startup or product or to deliver entrepreneurial digital tech education programmes.
