/en/listing/443066/feed News listing en /en/news/pollinators-tiny-helpers-in-the-work-for-biodiversity Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:58:36 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1319572 at /en Bee-assisted biomonitoring has started on the Otaniemi campus. Campus Sustainability Living environments University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Campus University Mehiläispesä Humblebee Aallon kampuksella /en/news/rising-sea-could-erase-a-significant-portion-of-coastal-habitats-in-finland Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:05:43 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1318510 at /en More than a fifth of coastal meadows and sandy beaches may disappear by the turn of the century. Research Living environments nature Press releases Research & Art Laajalahden luonnonsuojelualue Espoossa /en/news/applications-for-the-wit-programme-are-open-till-june-15th Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:56:07 +0000 Karoliina Lehtinen 1318704 at /en The Aalto WiT Programme is a 3.5-month, 24 ECTS post-master’s programme, focusing on the resilience of human settlements in the Global Majority context. The application period for this Autumn is extended till June 15th. Apply now! Living environments Studies Sustainability alumni witlab Research & Art Studies Picture of children under bamboo houses on tall bamboo foundations looking into a box. Text: Aalto WiT Programme - Applications are open till June 15th /en/news/new-academic-collaboration-between-cities-and-universities-brings-research-knowledge-to-decision Fri, 23 May 2025 12:40:25 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1316057 at /en In the projects of the Kaupunkivaikutus collaboration, researchers are investigating urban nature as a means of climate adaptation, weighted-curriculum education and needs-based funding in comprehensive school, the impact of rail transport on people and businesses, and traffic disruptions. Living environments Sustainability Business and economics Research Collaboration Espoo City of Helsinki neighbourhoods urbanisation cities economics economic research Cooperation Kuva Helsingistä, taustalla kaupunkikirjasto Oodi, etualalla bussi ja vehreää puistoa. /en/news/eu-nature-restoration-law-alone-wont-halt-urban-biodiversity-loss-says-study Fri, 16 May 2025 07:54:18 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1314646 at /en In response to accelerating environmental crises, the European Union has introduced the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). A key component of the law also mandates the restoration of urban ecosystems. Living environments Research Sustainability construction nature urban-planning Press releases Kaksi reppuselkäistä ihmistä puutarhassa, jossa on paljon auringonkukkia, ja taustalla näkyy moderneja rakennuksia sekä korkea torni. /en/news/aalto-university-partnering-up-with-the-european-commission-at-world-expo-2025-in-osaka Wed, 07 May 2025 08:17:36 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1313202 at /en Aalto University has been invited to host the EU Commission's New European Bauhaus conference on sustainability, architecture and urban innovation at World Expo 2025 Osaka and online. Aalto's hybrid event focuses on future skills for building within planetary boundaries. Living environments Cooperation A wooden building entrance with Pikku-Finlandia sign, next to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan logo. /en/news/wuorio-prize-for-young-architects-awarded-to-nhung-pham Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:55:54 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1308695 at /en Nhung Pham's thesis addresses the adaptability of housing through game methods. Living environments Awards and Recognition Mustaan paitaan ja sinisiin farkkuihin pukeutunut henkilö istuu ristissä jaloin lattialla, ympäriinsä puupalikoita. /en/news/an-autonomous-car-driving-around-helsinki-and-espoo-helps-cities-solve-future-problems Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:39:04 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1307873 at /en Geospatial data can help prepare for extreme weather, floods and the degradation of roads. Living environments Technology and engineering Research Collaboration Big Data geoinformatics urban-planning traffic Cooperation Research & Art Valko-sininen autonominen auto, jossa on erilaisia sensoreita katolla, sisällä parkissa. Takaluukku auki. /en/news/significant-proportion-of-worlds-rural-population-missing-from-global-estimates-says-study Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:46:53 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1305540 at /en Global population datasets, crucial for decision-making by governments and institutions, may underestimate rural populations by as much as 53% to 84%, reveals an Aalto University study. Living environments Research Sustainability Technology and engineering Department of Built Environment sustainability water Press releases Research & Art World map with various sized dots indicating population counts and reference years, highlighting regions of China and India. /en/news/detailed-schedules-for-blasting-work Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:53:18 +0000 Pia Ojanperä 1305903 at /en Construction noise notice. Campus Living environments University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Campus University Metallimiehenkuja 6-8 /en/news/aalto-universitys-art-design-ranked-8th-in-the-world Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:46:38 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1305212 at /en Six of Aalto’s fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking Global business dynamics Living environments Research ranking results Research & Art Text '#8 in the world in art & design (QS 2025)' on a blue background. /en/news/demolition-work-and-test-blasting-on-metallimiehenkuja Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:26:14 +0000 Pia Ojanperä 1305020 at /en NCC Suomi Oy will conduct exploratory excavation, drilling and blasting work. Campus Incident Living environments Aalto University Campus & Real Estate campus Campus Lisään tänne tietoa Metallimiehenkuja 6-8:sta ja opiskelija-asuntohankkeesta. /en/news/study-worlds-critical-food-crops-at-imminent-risk-from-rising-temperatures Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:00:01 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1304092 at /en Warming will severely decrease the amount of global cropland available for staple crops of rice, maize, potato and soybean. Sustainability Living environments Research climate change Press releases Research & Art Työntekijät istuttavat riisintaimia tulvivaan peltoon taustalla palmuja ja vehreyttä. /en/news/new-urban-policy-council-chairperson-kalland-our-education-system-is-not-as-equal-as-we-think-family Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1298778 at /en The new Urban Policy Council is an autonomous and independent research panel that produces a critical report of a chosen urban policy theme every year. Its first report, published today, is about education and learning, with a particular focus on the segregation of learning and well-being in early childhood. Global business dynamics Living environments Research Collaboration University Espoo City of Helsinki University of Helsinki Cooperation urban academy urban-planning cities Cooperation Research & Art Kaupunkipolitiikan arviointineuvosto /en/news/14-projects-selected-for-seed-funding-to-boost-collaboration-between-aalto-ku-leuven-and-university Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:24:35 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1271336 at /en The funded projects lay the groundwork for future joint research endeavors, reinforcing the strategic partnership’s goal to fostering impactful and interdisciplinary collaboration. Digitalisation and AI Energy solutions Global business dynamics Materials and natural resources Living environments Arts and design Health and wellbeing Research Collaboration University fundings funding calls research Research & Art Three happy students. Photo: Unto Rautio /en/news/the-quorum-project-addresses-urban-water-and-climate-challenges-through-interdisciplinary Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:58:01 +0000 Suvi Lavinto 1253641 at /en The project has received funding from Unite! Seed Fund. Collaboration Living environments Teaching Unite Cooperation Aerial view of a coastal cityscape with a Ferris wheel, modern buildings, and a blue sky above calm waters. /en/news/vacant-properties-in-kouvola-to-be-repurposed-through-circular-economy Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:33:48 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1218701 at /en Aalto University students are seeking solutions to Kouvola city’s property challenges Sustainability Living environments Collaboration Department of Architecture sustainability construction Cooperation Research & Art Studies Moderni vaalea rakennus, jossa on useita ikkunoita ja parvekkeita, ympärillä korkeita puita. /en/news/researchers-develop-first-carbon-negative-binder-material-significant-impact-on-emissions-from-infra Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:26:59 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1212251 at /en Researchers have developed a binder material that can replace carbon-intensive cement Sustainability Materials and natural resources Living environments Research carbon dioxide infrastructures construction Press releases Research & Art Kaivuri työmaalla kahden rakennuksen välissä, maassa putkia ja muuta metallia. /en/news/kudos-asks-why-we-fear-fungi-but-not-microplastics Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:12:56 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1204171 at /en The Kudos Pavilion, a so-called “library of material relations”, blurs the boundaries between buildings and living organisms Sustainability Materials and natural resources Design Living environments Research architecture materials Research & Art Fungi in a glass jar. /en/news/helsinki-capital-region-research-collaboration-research-funding-for-impact-assessment-research-for Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:07:31 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1205011 at /en The City of Helsinki, the City of Espoo, the City of Vantaa and the University of Helsinki and Aalto University have agreed to implement a scientific cooperation for the development of the Helsinki Capital Region in 2024-2028. Funding is now available for the period 2025-2027. Living environments Research Research & Art Aalto University campus. Photo by Mikko Raskinen