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Dean’s Circle – perspectives on sustainable development

Stakeholders, alumni, researchers and students were brought together by the themes of social responsibility and sustainable development.
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Energy sector executive Mika Anttonen named School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year

Anttonen is known for his open-minded work in the energy sector for mitigating climate change.
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Mika Anttonen is the first Alumnus of the Year 2016 of the Aalto University School of Engineering.

Market impact of CO2-based car taxation in Finland drastic but not that green

Especially high-income households were the winners of the 2008 car tax reform.
Research & Art
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Government tax revenue from purchases of new cars declined strongly because of the car tax reform.

Scientists find link between tropical storms and decline of river deltas

A change in the patterns of tropical storms is threatening the future of the Mekong River delta in Vietnam.
Research & Art, Press releases
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Artificial intelligence introduced to design

Algorithms are challenging humans in the design of smarter user interfaces.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Professor Antti Oulasvirta. Photographer: Jussi Särkilahti.

Experience the robot bus in Otaniemi!

Two robot buses have arrived to Otaniemi and they are now available for passengers.
Campus, Cooperation
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Huge leap in digital computing energy efficiency speeds up deployment of IoT

Finnish Minima Processor Ltd receives €1.6 million in equity funding.
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Monika Österberg develops from wood a contender to oil

Associate Professor of Bioproduct Chemistry Monika Österberg wants to see her innovations change the world.
Research & Art
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Seven-figure grant for researcher producing carbon fibre from wood

Michael Hummel, the recipient of the much sought-after ERC Starting Grant, knows that there is a great need for more affordable carbon fibre.
Press releases, Research & Art
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The ERC is funding ground-breaking, cutting edge research. What is needed for opening up new paths?

‘Cooperations that allow for a multi-disciplinary approach are very central. In addition to experts in wood chemistry and forest products technology, we have various specialists in engineering and other sciences’, says Michael Hummel.

Constructing refugee camps might cause massive carbon dioxide emissions

Architect Matti Kuittinen developed a model for low-carbon rebuilding, which will facilitate constructing in accordance with sustainable development.
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From the roof to the street – INKA project aims to exploit recycled materials in asphalt

The project, started in the beginning of the year, studies the use of shredded roofing felt in asphalt.
Research & Art, Press releases
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Of the significance of human voice as part of experience

In Kone Foundation podcast-interview singer, artist and doctoral researcher Heidi Fast talks about her artistic research.
Studies, Research & Art
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The rebirth of pulp

CHEMARTS brings together biomaterials and design students. Their encounters sprout ideas that can make the world a better place.
Research & Art
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White Ioncell-F fibre being handled over a colourful cellulose aquarelle.

Fibres from textile waste to be turned into new attractive consumer products

Trash textiles are a valuable resource that should not be left untapped. Aalto and VTT are participating in an EU project called Trash-2-Cash.
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Magazine puts focus on materials research

Aalto University Magazine 16 examines a key research area that focuses on materials and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Aalto University Magazine 16 cover.

Measurement of corporate social responsibility main topic at Knowledge Sharing Breakfast

How are the realisation and impact of corporate social responsibility measured?
Cooperation
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Johanna Pirinen, Director of Corporate Responsibility at Konecranes Oyj, represented the business world's perspective in the debate.

International ISEE students visited Aalto University energy technology lab

Energy technology students from the Nordic Five Tech programme aim to change the world.
Studies
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Aalto University researchers and students introduced ISEE students to energy technology research.

The Most Beautiful Books of the Year: Conversations on Finnish Art Education

Conversations on Finnish Art Education won the Beautiful Book Prize 2015
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, Studies
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Aalto University granted €12 million for profiling by Academy of Finland

The funding supports the University in strengthening the research fields chosen.
Research & Art
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Students aim to give Lift to Lesvos

A visit of four students to the Greek island of Lesvos is the latest example of the Sustainable Global Technologies programme being put into practice.
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Photo: LIFT project