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Accelerating the sustainable development and commercialization of bio-innovations
Aalto University and industrial partners are developing new methods and tools to help identify technological risks and bottlenecks鈥攁nd to integrate sustainability into the development process from the beginning.
New research: Reliable electricity can no longer be taken for granted 鈥 the green transition may require fossil fuel as backup
Although Finland's electricity system has been exceptionally reliable, this may not necessarily be the case in the future. A recent study by Aalto University warns that without further investment in flexible production and demand management, the security of the electricity supply could deteriorate significantly as early as the 2030s.
The Publication Forum Steering Group: Level 3 will be abandoned, and term 鈥淟evel 0鈥 will be discontinued
The discontinuation of Level 3 will not affect the university funding calculations for the years 2025鈥2028.
Funder logos on ACRIS project pages 鈥 visibility issues in some browsers
The ACRIS Research Information System allows funder logos to be added to project pages, making project funding visible and meeting funders鈥 requirements. Currently, however, the logos may not display in all browsers due to the Cloudflare security system (CAPTCHA) enabled by the service provider.
Design Factory turns shipping containers into art
Aalto Design Factory has transformed their old storage containers into captivating works of outdoor art titled 鈥楤itti鈥 and 鈥楢tomi鈥, merging functionality with artistic vision to enhance the campus environment.
To Code or Not to Code? Python or R? Or ChatGPT?
Is software coding a skill of the past with generative AI tools? Not at all! Join the open courses!
Finnish Design Push 鈥 design accelerates the development of technology companies
Finnish Design Push, a joint initiative between the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture and Technology Industries of Finland, strengthens the role of design in Finnish industry.
Professor Jenni Reuter: 鈥淎rchitecture can make the world a little better鈥
Architect Jenni Reuter is driven by a desire to do meaningful work, develop herself and others, and build a more sustainable future. She believes that every action can do some good 鈥 including in architecture.
BioSustex PhD/Postdoc Meet to Exchange Insights and Strengthen Collaboration
On Friday, members of the PhD and Postdoctoral group involved in the BioSustex Project convened for a collaborative meeting to exchange research findings and experiences.
H盲meenlinna Art Museum鈥檚 exhibition brings artworks to life through film
H盲meenlinna Art Museum will open a new exhibition Kehyskertomuksia: 24 fps / Reframing Cinema, produced in collaboration with the Aalto University Department of Film ELO.
Alum Nina Zhao: Curiosity has taken me far
Nina Zhao has graduated from the master's program in Global Management, and she currently works at EY People Advisory Services in New York.
Support for the transition to working life and insights into one's own skills
Participants of the latest mentoring programme Inka Vettenranta and Marek Hude膷ek share their mentoring experiences.
Publishing Research Data Alongside Research Articles
Data availability statements are increasingly required by scientific journals. They include information on what data are available, where they can be found, and any applicable access terms
Who publishes our open access publications?
Researchers at Aalto and Helsinki Universities favor open access journals with author fees published by large publishers. Popular journals without author fees are often published by universities or societies.
Open access agreements under renewal
Elsevier and Cambridge University Press agreements will continue 2026. Negotiations with IEEE, Oxford UP, RSC, Springer and ASME have started.
Learning, growing, and exploring: a path through doctoral studies at Aalto
Hamidreza Daghigh Shirazi reflects on his doctoral journey at Aalto University
Professor Tuuli Mattelm盲ki: 鈥淚nsight often comes through surprise鈥
Professor of Design is researching how creative and empathetic working methods can promote social change and eco-social sustainability.
ACM transitioning to fully open access in 2026
ACM publications will be 100 % open access 1.1.2026 onwards
Colour stripping presented at BIO2 seminar
On June 5th, 2025, the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems at Aalto University hosted its annual BIO2 research seminar at the Aalto Design Factory.
