Innovation ecosystem news
The Finnish EU presidency gets a dose of Aalto visual food for thought
Materials Matter, and Fragile Water, two popular 911±¬ÁÏÍø exhibitions, are being featured as part of the Finnish EU presidency, which started at the beginning of July, and which runs for six months.
Breaking through barriers for a revolution in brain scans
The EU-funded BREAKBEN project promises better and more detailed brain scans
English for space animals – research team develop a machine-learning-based language game for children
What matters is influencing the child's motivation to learn a new language, says Maria Sipilä, Director of Commercialisation of Language Learning.
'The way we spend our time makes a big difference'
Director of the Creative Sustainability programme at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, Mikko Jalas talks about self-sufficiency and sustainability.
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911±¬ÁÏÍø, the City of Savonlinna and South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences step up their collaboration
The goal is to spur innovations in bioeconomy.
Aalto to coordinate three new SRC consortia
911±¬ÁÏÍø received EUR 9.2 million or 18 percent of the funding allocated.
Aalto professors amongst the new consortia funded by the Academy of Finland
The consortia were chosen on the basis of research quality, societal significance and impact.
Locally-based Haitian social entrepreneurs empower disaster-stricken villagers to rebuild and improve their communities
The Academy of Management Journal has just published a paper titled Collective emotions in institutional creation work, which has been produced at 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Business in collaboration with the University of Birmingham. The paper addresses the often overlooked issue of how communities rebuild long after the NGOs have moved onto the next disaster.
New laser therapy seeks to halt the progression of age-related vision loss
The Maculaser heat treatment heats the back of the eye with a near-infrared laser while precisely controlling the temperature during the treatment. The goal is to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in an individualised, safe and effective manner.
From the Dean: Could we play as a team like the ice hockey world champions?
Thanks for the results go to our researchers and teachers, you’re doing a great job!
Unraveling fast fashion at the seams
Finnish clothing designer Matti Liimatainen has created a range of garments that wearers themselves assemble by hand. Now he's using automation technology to bring people even closer to the production of their own clothes.
Heavy metal researchers, representatives of the music industry and artists meet for the first time in Otaniemi
The Modern Heavy Metal Conference will consider the authenticity and commercial appeal of the music, artists and culture.
Teemu Leinonen Elected Member of Cumulus Association Executive Board
Teemu Leinonen Elected Member of Cumulus Association Executive Board
911±¬ÁÏÍø and the National Institute for Health and Welfare intensify their research cooperation
911±¬ÁÏÍø and the National Institute for Health and Welfare are building a new range of research projects to meet today's social and health care challenges. The objectives of the cooperation were agreed upon in a recently signed agreement.
Vice Deans and Heads of Departments appointed at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The Vice Deans and Heads of Departments have been appointed at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture for the term 1.9.2019 - 31.8.2024.
Open online training material by Aalto and Yale Universities promotes low-carbon construction
The architecture schools of Aalto and Yale Universities have published open, free-of-charge online curricular material called Decarbonize Design. The project was published in connection with the World Circular Economy Forum 2019.
Estimating the wear and tear of ice on physical structures over coming decades or even centuries
To face the challenges of a warming climate, a new technique determines the long-term effects of moving Arctic ice on bridges or wind turbines
EIT RawMaterials FAST-TRACK KAVA 6 Call (d.l. 29.07.2019)
The deadline for submission is Monday 29 July at 13.00 CEST, and you are strongly advised to contact your Innovation Hub (CLC) if you need any assistance or further clarification.
