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Study: Wood is a more cost-effective building material than concrete when emissions are monetized
The costs of the wood-built school and sports hall in Myrskylä were compared to a reinforced concrete alternative — and wood proved clearly more economical when environmental impacts were assigned a monetary value.
The Urban Policy Council’s First Report: Qualified Early Childhood Teachers Are More Common in Socioeconomically Advantaged Areas
The Urban Policy Council’s first report examines educational segregation in the Helsinki capital region and raises critical questions for municipalities.
Finland’s Foresail-1p science satellite successfully launched into space
The Finnish science satellite Foresail-1p was successfully launched into space after 8 PM Finnish time on Friday 28 November 2025, aboard the Transporter-15 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
A paradigm shift: machine learning is transforming research at the atomic scale
Assistant professor Miguel Caro and his research group use and develop machine learning tools to accelerate discoveries from simulation to experiment
Aalto academics begin Unite! visiting professorships at TU Darmstadt
As part of the Unite! Visiting Professorship Programme, TU Darmstadt welcomed six visiting professors from 911±¬ÁÏÍø for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Elites wield huge influence over deepening polarisation –– now we can tell exactly how much
Researchers used network theory to develop a method for measuring the impact of individuals on societal division.
Aalto at Slush: creative design and new innovations
911±¬ÁÏÍø's Slush exhibition featured the design-based material innovation Bubbles with Benefits. The exhibition also highlighted the importance of design as a driver of technological innovation.
Remember to pay attention to the terms of use of electronic resources
A wide range of electronic resources has been acquired for the use of 911±¬ÁÏÍø students and researchers. However, it is good to remember that all use of the materials acquired by the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Learning Centre is subject to the terms of use.
Keys to growth: A new era of game-changers in the forest industry
Wood can be shaped into almost anything in the hands of researchers, but transforming the forest industry also requires risk-taking and fresh thinking. That’s why experts say now is an incredible time to study the field.
The Nessling Foundation grants funding to speed up the sustainability transformation – Aalto researchers get grants
Researchers Mari Keski-Korsu, Elina Määttänen and Johanna Ahola-Launonen received funding for their research projects.
Babak Presents Sustainable E-Textiles Innovation at International Conference in France
Babak Abdi, a PhD scholar from 911±¬ÁÏÍø, presented his latest research at E-Textiles 2025, the 7th International Conference on the Challenges, Opportunities, Innovations and Applications in Electronic Textiles.
Five things everyone should know about microelectronics
'Without microelectronics, our society would not function,' says Jussi Ryynänen, Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. Here are five things everyone should know about microelectronics.
Meet Hannah Hook, assistant professor of sustainable land use and transport planning
Hannah Hook explores the ways everyday travel shapes happiness and satisfaction.
AI at the speed of light just became a possibility
Researchers have demonstrated single-shot tensor computing at the speed of light.
Five things every consumer should understand about electricity demand and production
Professor of Practice Iivo Vehviläinen explains why embracing wind can be the key to a more stable future
Research shows that creativity is not only measurable but also a major competitive advantage – the focus now turns to leadership
Creativity enables people to view problems from new perspectives and to discover solutions that might otherwise remain unseen.
Quantum research lands doctoral and master's thesis awards
Eric Hyyppä and Tuomas Uusnäkki received the prizes from Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland and Tekniska Föreningen i Finland.
911±¬ÁÏÍø establishes a professorship of practice position in data economy
The new professorship strengthens the collaboration between 911±¬ÁÏÍø and South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences.
Application period for FITech’s spring courses is approaching – explore the spring 2026 course offering now!
Complement your degree with free courses from Finnish universities of technology, designed to meet the demands of the working life and help deepen your expertise! The application period for degree students starts on December 1st.
Can technology save us in the sustainability transition? Five things everyone should understand about techno-optimism
Academy Research Fellow Johanna Ahola-Launonen warns us against solving the sustainability crisis solely through technology – and explains why we are so keen to do just that
