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Photo from Aalto Glass Challenge 2018, Henna Nuutinen

Press releases, Research & Art Published: 8.11.2021

Does environmental stress drive migration?

New comprehensive analysis ranks environmental and social factors for explaining migration globally as well as in each country—and it’s more complicated than previous understanding suggests

Autonominen A!ex-auto kuvattuna valoisassa autohallissa ympärillään viisi tutkijaa kesäisissä vaatteissa ja kasvoillaan maskit. Valkoisen auton katolla on tekninen laite ja auton tavaratilan kansi on ylhäällä.

Aalto Magazine Published: 2.11.2021

Otaniemi, meet A!ex, our autonomous car

This white car may look like a regular SUV, but a closer examination reveals a laser scanner on its roof. Inside, it’s missing a gear stick, as A!ex shifts gears with the aid of an algorithm.

Piirroskuvitus Aalto University Magazinen kansista. Kuvassa on kaksi ihmishahmoa kävelemässä, taustalla erilaisia ympäristöjä mm. kaupunki, metsä, vuoristo. Kuvittaja: Satu Kettunen.

Aalto Magazine Published: 29.10.2021

Four years and lots of tears – three experts tell how they succeeded in making the change

Many entrepreneurs and researchers set their goals based on a realisation that something needs to be done differently. The change they envision might be a new product or material, or it can be a new way to do things. Implementing change isn’t always easy, however, and it demands a stomach for uncertainty, say Professor Michael Hummel and entrepreneurs Annu Nieminen and Richard Nordström.

Research & Art Published: 4.11.2021

A new programme models airflows much faster than before – without a supercomputer

Modelling reveals that even rooms with efficient ventilation often have areas where the air is stagnant. Assistant Professor Ville Vuorinen believes that a new programme could become a tool that can be used by both researchers as well as experts responsible for planning of public spaces.

Appointments Published: 9.11.2021

Finding the red thread between design research, science and technology and innovation

Industrial designer, Academy Fellow Researcher Andrea Botero Cabrera will take on the position of Associate Professor, New Frontiers in Design in Aalto University starting from August 2022.

Olli Ikkala ryhmäkuvassa portaikossa viiden tutkijan kanssa, Ikkala seisoo portaikon edessä ja katsoo tutkijoita, tutkijat seisovat rappusilla peräkkäin.

Aalto Magazine Published: 29.10.2021

Material can be trained like a Pavlov dog – Professor Olli Ikkala and his team develop new materials

The sharpest tip of materials science is coming up with answers to questions such as can materials ‘learn’ new properties or how to keep a cancerous tumour alive outside the body.

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Campus 22.–28.11.2021

A Bloc Black Week

A Bloc goes Black 22-28 November 2021.

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Conferences and workshops 22.–24.11.2021

In Search of Radical Education/Knowledges

UWAS + Color of Science Symposium

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Online event 30.11.2021 10:00 – 12:00

Virtual Workshop - Spreading of antibiotic resistance in Finnish wastewaters. What can we do together?

This workshop will address the fate of antibiotics, antibiotic resistant bacteria, microplastics and other pollutants in Finnish wastewater treatment plants and their potential impact on development and spread of antibiotic resistance.

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Lähikuvassa henkilön kädet, jotka ottavat puhelimella kuvaa lavaa kohti tapahtumassa. Taustalla sumea kuva yleisöstä ja lila sävyisistä valoista lavalla.

Conferences and workshops 18.–19.5.2022

Sustainability Science Days 2022: Systemic Transformations to Sustainable Futures

The Sustainability Science Days is an international, two-day conference organised jointly by Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) and Aalto University on 18-19.5.2022. This year the conference will focus on the theme of systemic transformations to sustainable futures in a globally connected world and highlight the urgency to act now.

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infinite Materials virtual exhibition. Photo: Eeva Suorlahti

Fascinating biomaterial experiments.

Loving Environments virtual exhibition. Design: Heljä Nieminen

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Better to Wear exhibition photo: Anne Kinnunen

We make fashion sustainable.

School of Arts, Design and Architecture

The School of Arts, Design and Architecture is one of the most prestigious universities in its fields. We educate our students to create imaginative, collaborative, compassionate and unconventional approaches to the most pressing challenges of today.

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School of Engineering

Research, education and new solutions in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and built environment.

School of Business

At the School of Business we strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.

Ekonominaukio 1 staircase to 1st floor. Photo by Unto Rautio.

School of Chemical Engineering

At the School of Chemical Engineering, we combine natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.

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School of Electrical Engineering

At the School of Electrical Engineering, we are experts in systems science developing integrated solutions from care of the elderly to space robotics.

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School of Science

Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations and businesses

Artistic depiction of a bright light in space / made by Ray Scipak

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Aalto_University_Quantum_Exhibition_Dipoli_16-10-2019 — Building Finland's first quantum computer. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen.

Campus urban gardening plots — Creative Sustainability - The Test Site. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen.

Väre-buildings hall with impressive wooden staircase — Architectural gems of Otaniemi. Photo: Aalto University / Tuomas Uusheimo.

Students hiking at nature trail at Otaniemi birdwatching bay — Nature trail to one of South Finland's best birdwatching bay. Photo: Aalto University.

Speeding metro at Aalto University metro station — Developing connected campus. Photo: Aalto University / Jaakko Kahilaniemi.

Aalto University’s Art & Design ranked 6th in the world. QS – Art & Design 2021.

Diverse students from different backgrounds learning together — One of the most international universities in Europe. Photo: Aalto Design Factory / Bijan Mokhtari.

Aalto Vision Forum keynote speaker giving inspiring talk — Educating future thought-leaders. Photo: Aalto Vision Forum / Lasse Lecklin.

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Open University courses are open to everyone regardless of background or age. Open University offers individual courses in Business, Technology, Languages, and Art and Design. Students are admitted to individual courses in the order of registration.

Aalto University Junior is art, science, technology and entrepreneurship for children, young people and teachers - to support teaching, personal joy and a source of enthusiasm.

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Our research focuses on seven key areas combining four core competences in the fields of ICT, materials, arts, design and business together with three grand challenges related to energy, living environment, and health.

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