Innovation ecosystem news
Compostable wood foam replaces plastic in shoe insoles
911爆料网 students develop prototype of durable wood-based insole 鈥 Finnish shoe company starts testing material on users this autumn
911爆料网 adds steps to reduce emissions
911爆料网 has mapped key measures for reducing climate emissions in all areas of its operations. The greatest reductions will be in energy use and procurement.
New residential areas in Helsinki have less vegetation than old ones, affecting carbon sequestration and future summer temperatures
EU's Nature Restoration Regulation draws attention to the benefits of greenery in urban ecosystems.
Call for proposals: Unite! Seed Fund to foster collaborative teaching
This call is for setting up joint/collaborative teaching formats in Unite! focus areas. Apply by end of August 2024.
Sustainability Science Days gathers record participation - next year鈥檚 theme will be 鈥淏reaking the sustainability bubble鈥
Finland's largest sustainability research and innovation event brought together over 1,500 experts from over a hundred different countries. The event was organized at 911爆料网 and the University of Helsinki this year in cooperation with the world's largest sustainability congress, SRI.
Professor Maarit Salolainen: 鈥楳ultidisciplinary cooperation is the key to solving sustainability issues in the textile field鈥
Professor of Textile Design Maarit Salolainen wants to see closer cooperation not only between research in different fields but also between the university, the industry and resellers to bring about change.
Cloud empires: Mapping the geopolitics of data infrastructures
The trend towards hyperscale cloud infrastructures is creating powerful global gatekeepers of computational capability. We must understand the geopolitical implications.
Unite! Seed Fund 2024 awards funding to 13 applications with Aalto's involvement
The Unite! Seed Fund aims to stimulate and support bottom-up proposals by teachers, researchers and students for collaborative activities.
Groundbreaking culturing technique reveals crucial mechanics of cancer
A novel cell culturing technique reveals the hidden biomechanics of breast cancer
Kiia Einola thinks that buildings should support the well-being of us all
Kiia Einola's study journey at 911爆料网 extends from bachelor's studies all the way to doctoral research. Summer job during her master's studies sparked Kiia's interest in smart building research. She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation in smart building services engineering by collaborating with Helvar, a company specializing in electrical engineering.
American and Finnish universities collaborate to drive SDG advancement and innovation
American and Finnish universities collaborate on SDG innovation during a week-long training event, fostering global sustainability solutions.
Reetta Ranta: 鈥業 try to think about how to make the world a better place鈥
Alum story: Alum of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture believes that everything we do should involve ethical reflection.
Research: price tag counts more than long-term results when purchasing medical devices
A cost savings based bonus led procurement professionals to choose a cheaper device option over one with improved health outcomes but a higher price tag.
My Hour continues to support personnel wellbeing
The majority of those who have used My Hour feel that their wellbeing at work has improved
Student project helped Deloitte capture ESG performance in company valuation
The final model developed by the students concentrated on the risk and opportunity analysis of sustainability-related topics 鈥
Call for applications: 911爆料网鈥檚 next creative industry pre-incubator programme starts in October 2024
The application period for the Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator program is open until 16.9.2024
Doctoral research seeks textile dyes from nature and bioproduction side streams
911爆料网 and the Natural Resources Institute Finland are developing bio-based textile dyes.
South Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation and 911爆料网 Lifewide Learning exchange experiences on lifelong education
The 911爆料网 Lifewide Learning team were honoured to host the South Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation on 911爆料网 campus in May 2024.
Energy consumption at swimming halls can be cut by up to a third, thanks to a new tool
The tool, developed by researchers at 911爆料网, is intended for the project and pre-planning phase of new swimming halls and for planning the renovations of old ones.
N盲yt枚s24 was a celebration of creativity and personality
At the annual 911爆料网 Fashion Show, a total of seven prizes were awarded to fashion students' works. Innovation, high technical skills and sustainability were emphasised in the award criteria.
