News from innovation ecosystem
Ashish Thapliyal: It’s amazing how small interactions can shape your career in unexpected ways
Ashish Thapliyal, a Doctoral Researcher at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, reflects on his unique educational journey and the valuable experiences he gained while studying at Aalto and Industrial Engineering and Management.
AI helps detect the severity of diabetes-related eye disease
This advance could enable many new diagnostic applications in the future
The QUORUM project addresses urban water and climate challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration within Unite! universities
The project has received funding from Unite! Seed Fund.
What makes nature restorative? 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers explore Finnish forests and Japanese gardens
Biodiversity is central to the restorative power of Finnish forests.
New technology brings immersive audio to everyone’s pockets
A new type of sound recording technology allows recording of immersive soundscapes with ordinary microphones and an inexpensive accessory
Grief support group for those who have lost a loved one
In spring 2025, a support group will be organized for Aalto students and employees who have lost a loved one.
Revolution in EV battery recycling: New approach sees skyrocketing gains in lithium recovery
Energy researchers have developed a safe and environmentally friendly way to recycle the batteries used in electric vehicles
Digital doula helps mothers-to-be face the fear of childbirth
911±¬ÁÏÍø introduces 12 new world-changing innovations at Slush. On of them is digital doula Natal Mind, a mobile app designed to support the emotional and mental journey undergone by mothers-to-be.
CHEM equality, diversity and inclusion group is looking for members for 2025–2026!
The EDI group would ideally be broadly representative of different departments, personnel groups and backgrounds.
The Dr. h.c. Marcus Wallenberg's Foundation in Finland supports the establishment of professorships at Hanken School of Economics and the School of Business
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, the Dr. h.c. Marcus Wallenberg’s Foundation for Research in Business Administration has decided to support the establishment of two endowed professorships. In addition, the foundation announces that it will significantly increase its annual support for the doctoral programme Kataja.
Pectin-based composite for ‘smart’ window and energy storage applications
Novel application of pectin as photothermal material
Product Development Path Maker awards handed out for the first time
The new national Product Development Path Maker awards were handed out at 911±¬ÁÏÍø Design Factory. The grand prize was awarded to KONE Veturi, a project that develops sustainable urban housing for the future.
A breakthrough in photonic time crystals could change how we use and control light
The new discovery could dramatically enhance technologies like lasers, sensor, and optical computing in the near future.
Call for Project Funding: Applying the new language guidelines to teaching, School of Engineering
Funding call focused on promoting multilingual education at the School of Engineering. The aim is to promote multilingual and language-aware teaching.
Physicists unlock transformative new way to transmit information over laser light
The discovery, centred around controlling tiny hurricanes of light and electromagnetic fields, could revolutionise how much information we can deliver over cables.
Men, Swedish speakers and Master's degree holders most likely to own shares in unlisted companies
The first comprehensive study of Finnish owners of privately held firms found, among other things, that only three per cent of the population own shares in these companies.
Small reductions to meat production in wealthier countries may help fight climate change, new analysis concludes
Eliminating even a small fraction of current beef production could remove three years’ worth of global fossil fuel emissions
COP29: 911±¬ÁÏÍø offers new solutions for sustainable construction and calls for better alignment of policy with science
An international team of researchers coordinated by 911±¬ÁÏÍø calls on world leaders: achieving climate goals requires completely new ways of combining science and policy.
There’s nothing like a little shortness of breath to wake you up! Stair Days from 4 to 10 November 2024.
Our university will participate in the national Stair Days (Porraspäivät) held on 4–10 November 2024. While the core message of the Stair Days is emphasising the importance of simple everyday exercise, you can also use the stairs to get a quality workout. You also have until 10.11. to take part in UniSport’s stair challenge!
Tuomas Savolainen: In astronomical research we often navigate in uncharted waters
'As a researcher, you must constantly tolerate uncertainty. You also have to remember that there would be no point in researching if we were always sure of everything. And first, you always have to convince yourself.'
