Research news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1184397/feed News listing en Major funding powers development of next-generation machine technology aimed at productivity leap in export sectors /en/news/major-funding-powers-development-of-next-generation-machine-technology-aimed-at-productivity-leap-in Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:42:30 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1347330 at /en The BEST research project is developing new types of sealing, bearing, and damping technology. Technology and engineering Collaboration Business Finland energy efficiency marine industry paper industry funded projects technology Cooperation Research & Art arotor adjustable stiffness test setup Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Call opens on 20 January 2026 /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2026-call-opens-on-20-january-2026 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:01:59 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1347207 at /en Gain an early overview of the Unite! Seed Fund Call of Spring 2026. The call includes three funding lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD. Innovations Research Studies Teaching All students Teacher services Unite Unite staff Unite students postdoctoral researchers researchers in schools teachers Cooperation Research & Art Studies University Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Call opens on 20 January. Applications open for student activities, teaching and learning, research and PhD. Study: Internal combustion engine can achieve zero-emission combustion and double efficiency /en/news/study-internal-combustion-engine-can-achieve-zero-emission-combustion-and-double-efficiency Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:54:34 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1347181 at /en A new combustion concept that utilizes argon could completely eliminate nitrogen oxide emissions from internal combustion engines and double their efficiency compared to diesel engines. Energy solutions Research Sustainability Technology and engineering energy green hydrogen Research & Art Suuri rahtialus, joka on lastattu värikkäillä konteilla, purjehtii sinisen meren yli osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. Subnational income inequality revealed: Regional successes may hold key to addressing widening gap globally /en/news/subnational-income-inequality-revealed-regional-successes-may-hold-key-to-addressing-widening-gap Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1345380 at /en Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life Living environments Research Sustainability economy equality income gaps Press releases Research & Art Kaksi maailmankarttaa, jotka näyttävät tulotasa-arvon kehityksen vuosina 1990-2023, kansallisella ja alueellisella tasolla eri väreillä. Study: Wood is a more cost-effective building material than concrete when emissions are monetized /en/news/study-wood-is-a-more-cost-effective-building-material-than-concrete-when-emissions-are-monetized Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:56:12 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1344846 at /en The costs of the wood-built school and sports hall in Myrskylä were compared to a reinforced concrete alternative — and wood proved clearly more economical when environmental impacts were assigned a monetary value. Living environments Research Sustainability Technology and engineering Department of Built Environment construction wood building Press releases Research & Art Moderni koulurakennus ja leikkipaikka, ympärillä vihreää kasvillisuutta osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. The Urban Policy Council’s First Report: Qualified Early Childhood Teachers Are More Common in Socioeconomically Advantaged Areas /en/news/the-urban-policy-councils-first-report-qualified-early-childhood-teachers-are-more-common-in Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1344842 at /en The Urban Policy Council’s first report examines educational segregation in the Helsinki capital region and raises critical questions for municipalities. Global business dynamics Research Living environments Collaboration University Espoo City of Helsinki University of Helsinki Cooperation urban academy urban-planning cities Cooperation Research & Art Kaupunkipolitiikan arviointineuvoston jäsenet. Applications for our biggest exhibition of the year are now open: Apply to Designs for a Cooler Planet by 26.1.2026! /en/news/applications-for-our-biggest-exhibition-of-the-year-are-now-open-apply-to-designs-for-a-cooler Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:56:36 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1344044 at /en For the autumn 2026 exhibition, we are looking for new and inspiring innovations, ideas, and experiments from all fields across Aalto University. The exhibition and its events serve as one of the most important showcases of the university’s work to the world. In 2025, the event attracted over 15,000 visitors. Entrepreneurship Innovations Sustainability Entrepreneurial mindset Helsinki Design Week design exhibitions exhibitions and fairs radical creativity Research & Art University Presidents of Finland and Iceland visiting the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition in 2025 Aalto University's marine technology ranked 27th globally /en/news/aalto-universitys-marine-technology-ranked-27th-globally Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:05:36 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1343106 at /en Seven fields of Aalto University ranked among the top one hundred in the prestigious Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects Technology and engineering ranking results Research & Art Mustaa tekstiä sinisellä taustalla: #27 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 Design Factory turns shipping containers into art /en/news/design-factory-turns-shipping-containers-into-art Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:33:33 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1340977 at /en Aalto Design Factory has transformed their old storage containers into captivating works of outdoor art titled ‘Bitti’ and ‘Atomi’, merging functionality with artistic vision to enhance the campus environment. Art and Creative Practices Design Factory Campus Research & Art Punamustaraitainen kontti, jossa lukee 'Aalto Design Factory', vieressä valkoisia koivupuita. The real reasons Endurance sank – study finds Shackleton knew of ship’s shortcomings /en/news/the-real-reasons-endurance-sank-study-finds-shackleton-knew-of-ships-shortcomings Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1337389 at /en A world-first study reveals the famed polar explorer was aware of worrying structural shortcomings in the ill-fated ship – Endurance was not designed for compressive ice conditions – yet it set sail anyway. Technology and engineering Research Aalto Ice Tank arctic marine technology Press releases Research & Art A man in a dark blue shirt and black trousers leaning against brown rock wall near a fireplace with candles. Ships must adapt to a warming Arctic – Finnish research is at the forefront of better design /en/news/ships-must-adapt-to-a-warming-arctic-finnish-research-is-at-the-forefront-of-better-design Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:21:24 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1337383 at /en Aalto University expertise is in high demand as changing sea ice conditions open up new maritime routes. Technology and engineering Research arctic marine technology Cooperation Research & Art Punainen pienoismalli vene testaa jäänmurtokykyjä suuressa sisätilojen jäätankissa. Finland’s smallest large carnivore seeks new forests – remote sensing supports wolverine conservation /en/news/finlands-smallest-large-carnivore-seeks-new-forests-remote-sensing-supports-wolverine-conservation Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:20:14 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1336589 at /en Satellite data and snow track surveys reveal that wolverines have returned to Southern Finland. While the national population is growing, the species remains endangered. A new study sheds light on the forest environments that support its survival. Research Aalto University Magazine geoinformatics remote sensing Aalto Magazine Research & Art Kaksi sinistä eläimen tassunjälkeä mustilla ääriviivoilla valkoisella taustalla. Environmental impact of bio-based plastics may exceed fossil-based alternatives, study finds /en/news/environmental-impact-of-bio-based-plastics-may-exceed-fossil-based-alternatives-study-finds Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:31:13 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1336550 at /en For the environment, what really matters is the life cycle of a plastic and how it is used. Sustainability Materials and natural resources Research bioproducts projects Cooperation Cooperation Research & Art Rypsipeltomaisema Rapid growth of solar power in Finland could crash summer electricity prices – new study warns of economic risks /en/news/rapid-growth-of-solar-power-in-finland-could-crash-summer-electricity-prices-new-study-warns-of Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:56:39 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1336517 at /en Finland must rethink its power market to safeguard clean energy investments. Research Sustainability Technology and engineering energy solar energy solar panels Press releases Research & Art Laaja aurinkopaneelikenttä, riveissä paneeleita vihreällä ruoholla, osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. What will tomorrow’s infrastructure be made of? /en/news/what-will-tomorrows-infrastructure-be-made-of Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:09:43 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1332755 at /en Construction remains a major climate culprit, yet it could also hold the key to cutting emissions. Change is already underway in infrastructure materials, as researchers, cities and companies work together to find more sustainable – even carbon-storing – ways to build. Living environments Innovations Research Aalto University Magazine infrastructures materials construction Aalto Magazine Research & Art Kaksi paidatonta miestä peitettynä valkoisella ja harmaalla savella, kasvokkain neutraalilla taustalla. Scientific Computing Skills: a new umbrella course for all researchers /en/news/scientific-computing-skills-a-new-umbrella-course-for-all-researchers Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:02:17 +0000 Enrico Glerean 1333651 at /en Today, computing skills are essential not only in academic research but also across industries. Take part in hands-on trainings provided by Aalto Scientific Computing and by partner organisations such as CodeRefinery and CSC IT Center for Science. Research Teaching All Doctoral Programmes Department of Applied Physics Department of Applied Physics Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Department of Built Environment Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Department of Civil Engineering Department of Communications and Networking Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics staff trainings Research & Art Studies Aalto Scientific Computing Satellite images reveal the positive effects of restoration in the northern hemisphere peatlands /en/news/satellite-images-reveal-the-positive-effects-of-restoration-in-the-northern-hemisphere-peatlands Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:05:43 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1324665 at /en Satellite data spanning over 20 years shows that the temperature and albedo of restored peatlands begin to resemble those of intact peatlands within about a decade Living environments Sustainability climate change remote sensing satellites Press releases Research & Art Metsä, jossa vihreä sammalpeitto ja ohuita puita, neliönmuotoinen mittakehä sammalen päällä. Study: 70% of emissions from new buildings come from construction – and this is often overlooked /en/news/study-70-of-emissions-from-new-buildings-come-from-construction-and-this-is-often-overlooked Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:56:26 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1322592 at /en While energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy have reduced the life cycle emissions of new buildings, emissions from construction have not decreased. Preserving green areas and prioritizing timber construction would make construction more sustainable, researchers emphasize. Living environments Sustainability Department of Built Environment cities construction urban-planning Press releases Research & Art Ilmakuva rannikkokaupungista, jossa on lukuisia rakennuksia, venesatama ja veneitä. Kaupunkia ympäröi vesi ja puut. New Academy Research Fellows and Academy Projects /en/news/new-academy-research-fellows-and-academy-projects Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:16:02 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1320931 at /en A total of 44 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellowship and Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland – congratulations to all! Research Collaboration University Academy of Finland -Research Council of Finland Cooperation Research & Art University Henkilö kävelee värikkään tiiliseinällä olevan muraalin ohi, katuvalot ja sähkölaitteet yläpuolellaan. How can we ensure sustainable and equitable water use in times of crisis? /en/news/how-can-we-ensure-sustainable-and-equitable-water-use-in-times-of-crisis Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:20:57 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1320711 at /en The multidisciplinary GloWater project develops solutions that help nations and companies manage their water risks and reinforce their water responsibility, taking into account the perspectives of civil society. The project also provides new insights into the sustainability of water resources by considering the role of water in regulating the overall state of the planet. Collaboration Research aaltobizsustainability business cooperation sustainability Research & Art GloWater