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Land uplift protects the Finnish coast from rising sea levels, but not endlessly
A recent study calculated new projections for mean sea level rise on the Finnish coast by 2100. In the worst-case scenario, the sea level in Helsinki would rise by more than half a metre.
Architecture students travel to Ghana to immerse themselves in the culture and environment
This past spring, students and professors from the Department of Architecture鈥檚 Humanitarian Architecture studio 鈥淚nterplay of Cultures鈥 traveled to Ghana to deepen their understanding of architectural practices in various cultural contexts.
A sugar extracted from biowaste can provide a sustainable and more efficient method for sound absorption and thermal insulation
Researchers at Aalto University have discovered a way to convert polysaccharides from biowaste into a material that can outperform glass wool and other commercially used sound absorption materials with similar thickness.
Nature invented the circular economy 鈥 with aspirational engineering we can follow suit
In the latest issue of Aalto University Magazine, the Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering, Kristiina Kruus, talks about aspirational engineering, a new way of thinking that takes inspiration from nature鈥檚 rational use of resources.
Aalto ARTS Summer School 2023 studies sustainability, forests and use of wood
School of Arts, Design and Architecture is organising a summer school with a theme 鈥楲iving with wood(s)鈥.
Jukka Niskanen brings polymer engineering expertise 色色啦 University
Previously a researcher in Canada and Japan, Niskanen鈥檚 research involves the entire life cycle of polymers 鈥 from synthesis to the creation of finished materials, their properties, but also their post-use recycling.
PatternLab course's outcomes in Prisma stores
The collaboration has enabled students to have experience in building a commercial range and also strengthened Finnish design in Prisma's own brands.
Alumna Julia Romanyuk: Studying at Mikkeli Campus gives the graduates an important advantage
During her career in rhythmic gymnastics, Julia Romanyuk, a multiple Finnish champion and the School of Business Mikkeli campus alumna learnt many skills that have been valuable outside athletics as well: 鈥業 have applied these practical skills, such as time management and having a high drive, in my studies and personal life.鈥
Major EU-funded mathematics research project unveils the meaning of similarity 鈥 and helps fill gaps in physics theories
New research project uses symmetries to build links between random phenomena
Astronomers image a black hole鈥檚 shadow and powerful jet together for the first time
Aalto鈥檚 Mets盲hovi Radio Observatory took part in capturing the new image.
Mets盲hovi Radio Observatory helps reveal the secrets of black holes
Together with other observatories around the world, Aalto University鈥檚 Mets盲hovi Radio Observatory has captured an unprecedented image of a black hole.
Unfolding public art book discusses the role of public art at Aalto University
Unfolding public art book is based on the university's art collection
Tapio Lokki: You can always find another way
'If I look at my own career, the skills I learned in the Student Union鈥檚 Representative Council and as a chairman and artistic misleader at Retuper盲n WBK are the skills I need as a department head: how to get along with people, how to lead a group, and how to motivate people. A role model is important.'
Artificial intelligence assists in dental care and jaw surgery
A model locates nerve canals in the lower jaw quickly and precisely, helping radiologists and dentists save time and effort.
One in four internet users are overwhelmed by the clutter in their browser
Study reveals that some coping strategies only make the problem worse
Prototyping Games for the Online Hybrid Lab's Game Production Pipeline - Read our latest research for the FDG '23 Conference.
Participants from the Online Hybrid Lab presented insights into the development of academic games for the FDG Conference in Portugal.
Register for the remaining Open Science & Research Data Management webinars this spring
All events include a Q&A, so you can get help for your specific questions.
Interplay of Cultures RWANDA 鈥 Summer Studio 2023
Call for applications to the Interplay of Cultures RWANDA 鈥 Summer Studio 2023
Everyday choices: Russell Lai, what do swordsmanship and cryptography have in common?
Assistant Professor Russell Lai wields mathematical symbols and German longswords.
Radical Collaboration 鈥 Aalto LASER Talks afterwork returns in June
Invite your friend or colleague to our casual get-together featuring inspiring talks on current research, accompanied by relaxed conversations over food, refreshments, and music on June 7, 2023.
