/en/listing/880046/feed News listing en /en/news/doctoral-thesis-finlands-civil-defence-shelters-protect-nearly-everyone-but-hotter-summers-may-test Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:34:37 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1319570 at /en Built over decades, Finland’s civil defence shelter system covers almost the entire population and has cost the equivalent of three years of defence spending. Dissertations Research Department of Mechanical Engineering School of Engineering doctoral theses Press releases Mies puvussa seisoo suuren vihreän metallisen oven vieressä maanalaisessa bunkkerissa. /en/news/five-things-everyone-should-know-about-the-materials-powering-the-green-transition Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:55:15 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1318315 at /en The green transition depends on more than just clean energy — it requires a massive, complex supply of critical raw materials, especially metals and minerals. From mining and refining to recycling and innovation, here are five key things everyone should know about the materials powering a sustainable future. Innovations Research Sustainability Technology and engineering Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering School of Chemical Engineering battery technology electric cars metallurgy metals minerals Press releases Research & Art A disassembled battery with its components laid out side by side: metal casing, inner sheets, crushed mass, powders, and coloured granulates. /en/news/aalto-university-participates-in-finlands-first-glass-biennale Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:23:35 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1318092 at /en The School of Arts, Design, and Architecture at Aalto University will be prominently featured in the first international Finnish Glass Biennale, taking place from June 5th to 8th, 2025, in Riihimäki, Nuutajärvi, and Iittala. Arts and design Collaboration Design Department of Design Exhibitions Glass Cooperation Research & Art Viisi kirkasta lasiveistosta, joissa on abstrakteja muotoja ja ihmiskehon osia sisällä, asetettu tummaa taustaa vasten. /en/news/new-textbook-by-mika-jarvinen-and-hanna-paulomaki-guides-engineers-toward-a-sustainable-energy Mon, 19 May 2025 12:32:04 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1315243 at /en How should the education of energy engineers change to support not only climate goals but also ecological and social sustainability? The newly published textbook Designing Renewable Energy Systems within Planetary Boundaries offers answers to the question. Energy solutions Sustainability Teaching ecology energy energy systems energy technics Research & Art Studies Pariskunta kävelee polulla, jota ympäröivät koivut ja vehreä kasvillisuus. /en/news/nirmal-kumar-sugavanam-stay-persistent-patient-and-peaceful-in-job-search Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:31:01 +0000 Tanja Makkonen 1311380 at /en Nirmal Kumar Sugavanam, a School of Business Master's student in Business Analytics, says that showing genuine enthusiasm in recruitment processes has played a big part in getting internships and jobs in Finland. Studies Careers Collaboration BIZ, Bachelor’s Programmes BIZ, Master's Programmes International Business, Mikkeli School of Business Cooperation Studies Nirmal Kumar Sugavanam as Student Contact Person Kylli /en/news/join-us-for-the-aalto-open-science-award-2024-ceremony Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:55:25 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1312039 at /en All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required! Services Honoured Research A Grid School of Chemical Engineering School of Arts, Design and Architecture Research Data Management (RDM) open science doctoral education Research and innovation services newsletter Awards and Recognition Research & Art Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony, May 20, 2025, 1-2.30pm, Mordor A Grid, Otakaari 5 02150 Espoo. Programme: Welcome words, award video screening, AALTOLAB, Aki Vehtari, Rupesh Vyas, panel discussion on open science, coffee & ice cream. All Aaltonians welcome! /en/news/a-new-journal-search-tool-for-open-access-agreements Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:40:47 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1308706 at /en Try the new Journal Search Tool Services Research Harald Herlin Learning Centre Learning Centre School of Science open access electronic materials library resources library services open science scientific publications doctoral education Research and innovation services newsletter Research & Art scrolling website /en/news/student-aitor-urruticoechea-the-future-needs-people-who-look-beyond-the-technological-nuances Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:02:04 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1306962 at /en For Aitor Urruticoechea, studying at Aalto is more than just the program name. What he enjoys the most in his studies is being able to hop around, discover new passions, work with different people, and learn how interconnected everything is. Studies Technology and engineering Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering School of Electrical Engineering student stories Studies A person with dark hair wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and a necklace, standing against a wooden panel wall. /en/news/a-bio-based-solution-can-replace-harmful-fire-retardants Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:47:55 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1306093 at /en Researchers from Aalto University and XAMK have developed bio-based fire retardants that offer an environmentally friendly alternative to current chemicals. The test results have exceeded expectations, and the materials appear to perform even better than commercial solutions available on the market. Innovations Research Technology and engineering School of Chemical Engineering Research & Art Intensiivinen liekkimeri leviää huoneessa polttaen puurakenteita kiivailla, pyörivillä kuvioilla. /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-from-dna-to-data-storage-the-future-is-molecular Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:07:13 +0000 Yasemin Murr 1305379 at /en Joonas Ryssy is teaching the new summer course Molecular Nanoscience at Aalto University Summer School this August. We discuss how molecular programming is shaping the future of computing, nanotechnology, and medicine. Studies Technology and engineering Aalto Summer School interviews summer courses teachers Studies A piece of art made of bright pink and green lights. A person is touching the middle of the art piece with their hands. /en/news/student-lisa-petry-signals-are-present-in-nearly-every-field-of-engineering-and-technology Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:37:29 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1304134 at /en Lisa Petry, a master's student in the Signal Processing and Data Science major, thinks that the increasing adoption of AI in industries highlights the need for skilled professionals who can work with data and therefore can provide a deeper understanding of the world around us based on given data. Studies Technology and engineering student stories School of Electrical Engineering Studies Henkilö, jolla on pitkät ruskeat hiukset, valkoinen paita, seisoo puupaneeliseinää vasten, kädet ristissä. /en/news/chemical-engineering-student-ella-haravuori-combines-bioproduct-development-and-food-sciences Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:04:17 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1305018 at /en Ella Haravuori studies chemical engineering at Aalto University and food sciences at the University of Helsinki. Ella is particularly interested in biobased packaging materials that can replace plastics in food packaging. Studies Technology and engineering School of Chemical Engineering bioproducts student stories Studies Henkilö pitkässä ruskeassa takissa seisoo rakennuksen edessä, jossa on 'Kemian tekniikan korkeakoulu' -kyltti. /en/news/metaverse-revolutionises-architecture-turning-physical-spaces-into-digital-experiences Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:48:42 +0000 Pirita Posti 1304310 at /en Aalto University and Henning Larsen, part of the Ramboll Group, are creating a new world where augmented reality brings new content and meanings to spaces. Digitalisation and AI Arts and design Research Collaboration Department of Architecture School of Arts, Design and Architecture Cooperation Research & Art Metaversity: Interface and user interaction in the colorSense app demo using Fologram. /en/news/tanja-suokas-is-the-new-head-of-finance-at-the-school-of-chemical-engineering Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:22:08 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1304308 at /en Tanja Suokas, MBA, is the new Head of Finance at the School of Chemical Engineering. Suokas, who took up her post in February, has ten years of experience in financial management. Technology and engineering School of Chemical Engineering Appointments Henkilö, jolla on tummat kiharat hiukset, tummassa puvussa, valkoinen pusero ja kaulakoru, tumma tausta. /en/news/port2025-brings-aalto-students-together-to-tackle-sustainability-and-ai-challenges Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:47:14 +0000 Kristaps Kovalonoks 1304133 at /en PORT_2025 brought Aalto University students together to tackle sustainability & AI challenges, fostering innovation and collaboration with mentorship from industry leaders. Entrepreneurship Studies Sustainability Technology and engineering University School of Business entrepreneurship hackathons Press releases Studies University Five people standing on stage in front of a large screen displaying information about their pitch. /en/news/olli-pekka-pentjarvi-develops-biorefining-technologies-with-chemical-engineering-skills-i-can Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:06:21 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1302626 at /en Studies in chemical engineering led Olli-Pekka Pentjärvi to launch a new biorefinery plant that produces bioethanol from bamboo to reduce transport emissions. Olli-Pekka's work is to scale biorefining technologies to an industrial scale. Chemical engineering provided Olli-Pekka with extensive tools and networks for solving industrial environmental issues. Careers Technology and engineering School of Chemical Engineering bioproducts chemical technology Studies Henkilö vaaleansinisessä paidassa seisoo sisätiloissa tummalla taustalla, yläpuolella on valoja. /en/news/valmet-and-aalto-strengthen-cooperation-ai-and-green-transition-as-future-themes Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:28:30 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1301536 at /en The five-year partnership agreement builds on a long history of cooperation. Collaboration Research Technology and engineering Cooperation artificial intelligence energy Cooperation Valmetin toimitusjohtaja Thomas Hinnerskov vierailulla Otaniemessä. /en/news/studies-in-chemical-engineering-led-nenne-nordstrom-to-emission-monitoring-i-have-learned-that Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:53:18 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1301147 at /en Studies in chemical engineering led Nenne Nordström to emission monitoring: "I have learned that attitude is everything” Careers Research Sustainability School of Chemical Engineering Research & Art Studies Person sitting cross-legged on a stage next to a large 'A' and quotation mark sign, under stage lighting. /en/news/autoethnography-of-techno-spiritual-practices-at-chi-2025 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:46:32 +0000 Ines Turunen 1301131 at /en Doctoral Researcher Xiaran (Sarah) Song’s paper titled “Walking in My Shoes: An Autoethnography of Techno-Spiritual Practices” has been accepted at the prestigious CHI Conference Arts and design Digitalisation and AI Health and wellbeing Research Department of Art and Media School of Arts, Design and Architecture Research & Art Woman sitting on a concrete ledge in a modern church, with a crucifix on the wall and wooden doors behind her. /en/news/maa-ja-vesitekniikan-tuki-ry-donates-630-000-euros-to-aalto-university Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:12:21 +0000 Katja Hampunen 1298206 at /en The donation will support the development of doctoral education in water and environmental engineering. 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