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Health and wellbeing architecture creates environments that promote wellbeing
The mission of health and wellbeing architecture is to create environments that promote wellbeing.
Aalto in 2024: Love pictured in the brain, wooden crystals that make fashion shine, recovering minerals from wastewater and more
This year has been another feast of science and art at Aalto University
Pengxin Wang: The internship was an adventure filled with incredible research and unforgettable experiences
Pengxin Wang鈥檚 AScI internship advanced AI research, fostered global friendships, and inspired his journey toward trustworthy AI solutions.
Major grant from the Kone Foundation for modern architecture research - Laura Berger's project equates building loss with biodiversity loss
Aalto University postdoctoral researcher Laura Berger and her team have been awarded a 541 400 euro grant from the Kone Foundation to study the effects of building loss on society and the environment.
The first ever miniature film festival on Instagram
Our art-house short film festival presents seven tailor-made films on @aaltoarts
14 projects selected for seed funding to boost collaboration between Aalto, KU Leuven, and University of Helsinki
The funded projects lay the groundwork for future joint research endeavors, reinforcing the strategic partnership鈥檚 goal to fostering impactful and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Two new assistant professors started at the Department of Electronics and Nanotechnology
Two new assistant professors were appointed in the Department of Electronics and Nanotechnology at Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering. Read the interview with Kwantae Kim and Paul Verrinder.
In a first, physicists show how to use the Helmi quantum computer in Finland to design topological quantum materials
A team of Aalto researchers demonstrated how the Finnish quantum computer Helmi can be used to understand topological quantum materials, providing a stepping stone to designing exotic quantum materials with quantum computers
Business is sustainability and sustainability is business
The year 2024 can be called the year of sustainability, as the School of Business continued to strongly promote sustainability in its research, teaching and other activities, which was also recognised with awards
Sab铆na Gul膷铆kov谩: I enjoyed the independence and collaborative atmosphere at Aalto University
Sab铆na Gul膷铆kov谩鈥檚 AScI internship blended AI research, cultural exchange, and personal growth, shaping her academic and life goals.
From France to Finland: Sujie Yu鈥檚 interdisciplinary study of sound insulation materials
A doctoral student from PSL University explores cellulose-based aerogels as sustainable and efficient materials for acoustic properties during her research visit at Aalto University.
Koneen S盲盲ti枚 Grant for the Centre for Text Margins
Significant Koneen S盲盲ti枚 grant awarded to the project led by Associate Professor of Visual Communication Arja Karhumaa and their team.
New invention for rock stress monitoring - Could revolutionise mining safety and efficiency
The method makes it possible to monitor rock stress in real time. It can help prevent and anticipate cave-ins and improve mining efficiency.
The 50-Year Legacy of EIBA: Shaping International Business Research
The European International Business Academy (EIBA) has been pivotal in advancing international business research for the past five decades
New life for construction waste wood
In Finland, almost all waste wood from construction ends up being burned, even though it could play a major role in the development of ecological growing media. New research shows that steam-treated waste wood can replace peat as a growing medium and offers promising results in plant germination and root growth.
Aalto Creative Demo Day: Inspiring Pitches and the Future of Creative Industry Incubation
Pre-incubator participants from Aalto Digital Creatives pitched their startup ideas on Marsio Stage. Aalto Digital Creatives will continue as the Aalto Creatives program in 2025.
Data visualisation helps us understand the world
Information design plays an important role not only in our daily lives, but also in presenting scientific results.
