Innovation ecosystem news
Researchers develop better way to determine safe drug doses for children
New research on organ maturation models could lead to improvements in drug development
New web magazine to celebrate multidisciplinary expertise
Inspiring contents, solutions for the future and rich visual narrative. Read our new online magazine.
Multidisciplinary project 'Shimmering wood' shortlisted in Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards
Shimmering wood is an innovation of Noora Yau and Konrad Klockars.
Well moderated! Focus on growth and cryptocurrencies in the discussion between the President of the Republic and 911±¬ÁÏÍø students
Given a chance to step into big shoes was a show of confidence – and characteristic of 911±¬ÁÏÍø, says economics student Elina Rauvala, who moderated the event that paved the way for the upcoming Kultaranta Talks.
Self-management makes work more engaging, reduces stress, and speeds up recovery
Responses from 2,000 Finns show that being able to influence the way they work increases wellbeing, whereas controlling hierarchies likely lead to burnout
Alumnus Jukka Kajan: Even good things have to be marketed, otherwise they won't fly
Our marketing alumnus Jukka Kajan founded Joukon Voima, a crowdfunding platform for sustainable projects, and now works with plant-based food and plant proteins at Verso Food. ‘In my career, I have always been involved in the transition of various industries.’
Focusing on the liveability of small shrinking cities
The uneven spatial development increases the number of deprived localities everywhere and turns it into a global challenge.
Specialised networks to provide information security
We all know that any information shared on the internet is not necessarily private. However, specialised networks with mobile access would offer isolation from the internet, and therefore, better information security.
A path to graphene topological qubits
Researchers demonstrate that magnetism and superconductivity can coexist in graphene, opening a pathway towards graphene-based topological qubits
Conquering the world with refurbished phones
Sami Marttinen bought a phone through an online flea market, but never actually got the device. This incident spurred the creation of used iPhone refurbisher and seller Swappie, which is growing rapidly across Europe.
Online shops predict what customers want to buy
Knowledge management in e-commerce gives benefits to consumers – at least as long as the algorithms that collect the data are used for good.
Everyday choices: Kaie Kubjas, why does mathematics feel safe?
For a professor of mathematics, logical thinking is as important as the provability of results.
Oops: Research data at the mercy of weather and insects
Assistant Professor Miri Stryjan learned how small bumps along the way could affect the big picture.
Friendly bacteria at centre stage
Bacteria that eat nitrogen and organic matter are part of processes that can be developed for treating wastewater with less energy and emissions.
The City of Helsinki and 911±¬ÁÏÍø set up an incubator to promote clean and sustainable urban solutions
The City of Helsinki and 911±¬ÁÏÍø are establishing a new incubator for Helsinki-based start-ups, called Urban Tech Helsinki.
A sport for gentleman thugs
Rugby is a tough contact sport that requires players to absorb constant hits while maintaining absolute trust in their teammates in every situation – not unlike research work.
Cooperative business veteran Taavi Heikkilä starts his new post at 911±¬ÁÏÍø
Heikkilä’s Executive in Residence position has been established with donated funds. Cooperative business is stronger in Finland than anywhere else in the world, which is why donors believe it is important to invest in research and teaching in this field and in collaboration between businesses and the university.
The Smart Energy Transition project was aimed at helping decision-makers and companies understand the energy transition
The work on energy transition research will continue in future projects.
Physicist Mika A. Sillanpää wins a multi-million euro research grant to support work reconciling quantum mechanics and general relativity
The team is trying to solve a hundred-year-old mystery of physics with the help of small gold spheres and extremely low temperatures. The observation of tiny gravitational forces between vibrating spheres may solve the mystery.
Share your ideas for the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Equality Plan 2022–2024
How should we develop the equality, diversity and inclusion of the Aalto community? Member of Aalto community, please share your views on the Aalto.fi discussion by 7 June
