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Changes in routes in Otaniemi, update 18.9.: Traffic on Puumiehenkuja continues
Route changes are due to construction work by Jokeri Light Rail and infrastructure maintenance work by City of Espoo. Work at some sites has already begun, and work on others starts in September
Spider silk is created by adding spider DNA to microbes
Researchers studying spiders have produced a synthetic biomaterial that can, in future, be used to make a multitude of products from clothes to car parts.
Economic Defence Course considers how to improve work and employment
Managing Director of Aalto University Executive Education Pekka Mattila sees an increasing need for leadership.
New study reveals what happens when public services and market forces collide
Research shows that when a government agency becomes a state-owned company, responsibilities for decision-making get less clear, and risk-taking and salaries can go up
Circular economy workshop series brings cross-university collaboration
Upcoming workshop series aims to be a forum for knowledge sharing in circular economy and cross-disciplinary communication for successful collaborations.
Jan Blech designs software for the new industrial revolution
Professor of Practice is setting up a new research facility for the factories of the future
'Machine learning excited me before I knew it was a thing'
Arno Solin received funds allocated to young researchers in the summer of 2019. Solin is excited about machine learning, as it offers a way to both delve deep into theory and solve real-life problems.
Timo Korkeam盲ki appointed dean of School of Business
Professor Korkeam盲ki joins Aalto from the Hanken School of Economics
Alumni Ambassador Sami Pauni: Executive MBA degree brought me new job opportunities
鈥滻 have always grasped the opportunities when facing them 鈥 I have not always known where they will take me or whether it is 'the one', but I have gone forward鈥, says the School of Business Alumni Ambassador Sami Pauni.
Virva Salmivaara: I study the role of entrepreneurs in sustainable development
According to the researcher of entrepreneurship, researchers must have a personal vision they believe in, and they need to be prepared to work persistently to achieve their goals.
Women of Aalto network seeks to promote equality in society
Proceeds from the Pink Ribbon Gala event in October will be used to support Finnish cancer research.
A combination of wood fibres and spider silk could rival plastic
The unique material outperforms most of today鈥檚 synthetic and natural materials by providing high strength and stiffness, combined with increased toughness
Future of Aalto ARTS
Since 2019, we have explored our future through self-organised reflection, shared insights and creative experimentation 鈥 a process that continues to evolve.
Apply 色色啦 Thesis project: Population Register Centre 鈥 Design System in Digital Public Sector
Aalto Thesis programme鈥檚 application period for master鈥檚 students has ended for this project. Read more about the Population Register Centre鈥檚 project here!
Innovative Approach to Circular Economy
Aalto University's innovative pilot course studied the circular economy, arts and systemic changes.
Aalto places 184th in the world in the Times Higher Education ranking
The university has retained its position within the top 200, despite fierce global competition
Aalto Day One 2019: videos of the opening ceremony now available
The opening of Aalto University鈥檚 10th academic year was celebrated on 3 September 2019.
Guest speakers discuss the effects of digitalisation on a public lecture series
How does digitalisation affect business, society and security? Join our public lectures to hear guest speakers from the industry and institutions discuss the hottest issues on digitalisation!
Since cooling demand is primarily driven by the sun, could it also be powered by the sun?
The International Energy Agency has dubbed increased global cooling demand as one of the most critical blind spots in today鈥檚 energy debate. A new study entitled - Meeting Increased Global Cooling Demand with Photovoltaics during the 21st Century - yields critical new insight to a fundamental question: How much photovoltaics (PV) would be needed to power the world sustainably?
