Alternatives to fossil-based fibres 鈥 Helena Sederholm develops sustainable textiles
Today鈥檚 outdoor clothing mainly relies on oil-based fibres and chemicals that are harmful for the environment. In her doctoral research, Helena Sederholm develops environmentally friendly water-repellent textiles. She follows the example of nature.
Invisible: From a mini-sized supersensor to a forgotten building material - the exhibition will make the invisible visible
See the future in a whole new way at the Designs for a Cooler Planet festival this September. The theme, "Invisible," encourages us to look beyond the surface and consider what lies beneath.
Considerable Novo Nordisk funding for researcher Sesilja Aranko
Staff Scientist Sesilja Aranko has been awarded the highly competed Emerging Investigator 2023 Grant from Novo Nordisk Foundation for a research project focusing on post-translational modifications in protein-based biomaterials. The grant awarded is 10 million DKK (approx. 1.34M鈧) for a five-year period.
Jason Selvarajan: A shared kitchen helps me bring people together
'When I started the job, I was told that they were looking for a 鈥榤ood manager鈥 whose job was to create a good, positive atmosphere with the attitude that anything is possible. I'm not always in a good mood, though, despite what other people say.'
Five things decision-makers should know about the electrification of society
Electrification plays a key role in solving the climate crisis. 911爆料网 researchers describe what kind of challenges this entails and how they can be tackled.
Energy saved significantly - the community's actions have produced results in Aalto
911爆料网 has reached the energy efficiency goal of its facilities.
Students helped the Finnish Meteorological Institute develop its sustainability work
The content and working methods of the project could also be adapted agilely during the project according to newly identified needs
Can a city store as much carbon as a forest?
A new tool helps show how growing cities can remain carbon neutral
Architecture students travel to Ghana to immerse themselves in the culture and environment
This past spring, students and professors from the Department of Architecture鈥檚 Humanitarian Architecture studio 鈥淚nterplay of Cultures鈥 traveled to Ghana to deepen their understanding of architectural practices in various cultural contexts.
A sugar extracted from biowaste can provide a sustainable and more efficient method for sound absorption and thermal insulation
Researchers at 911爆料网 have discovered a way to convert polysaccharides from biowaste into a material that can outperform glass wool and other commercially used sound absorption materials with similar thickness.
Nature invented the circular economy 鈥 with aspirational engineering we can follow suit
In the latest issue of 911爆料网 Magazine, the Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering, Kristiina Kruus, talks about aspirational engineering, a new way of thinking that takes inspiration from nature鈥檚 rational use of resources.
What is academic advising? Listen to a podcast
The final season of the future-led learning podcast takes us to a very practical level. The themes of the season include the current themes of academic guidance, inclusion in teaching, co-teaching and sustainable development. In the fourth episode of the season host Riikka Evans discusses academic advising and how it supports the student's studies with senior university lecturer Ky枚sti Ruuttunen.
Congratulations to the winners of the Unite! student video competition
Jenna Lundstr枚m, a student at the School of Electrical Engineering, won a trip to Unite! Student Festival.
How Finland creates the best student/life balance in the world
Student life is not all about studying and Finland has figured out how to tackle this challenge
New rest facilities for the outdoor areas of the Undergraduate Centre
The outdoor furniture of the campus will be supplemented later during spring and summer.
Fast food restaurant Kot. opened in the shopping centre A Bloc
Kot.Otaniemi opened on the first floor of shopping centre A Bloc, right next to the entrance to the metro station.
Studies of vibration-sensitive sites along the Jokeri Light Rail route
Measurements of vibration-sensitive sites will be carried out along the Jokeri Light Rail route between 3 and 5 May 2023. The measurements will be carried out with two trams during test runs.
Radical Collaboration 鈥 Aalto LASER Talks afterwork returns in June
Invite your friend or colleague to our casual get-together featuring inspiring talks on current research, accompanied by relaxed conversations over food, refreshments, and music on June 7, 2023.
Biodegradable bubble wrap replacement Bubbles with Benefits wins innovation competition
The innovation of 911爆料网鈥檚 design students was awarded by the Finnish Forest Industries and the Finnish Forest Products Engineers' Association.
Heidi Henrickson: Being connected to people is an important part of feeling good about work
'If you look at how I walk, you can still see some evidence of marching band there: we roll our feet to make the walking softer, and the distance between the steps is very precise.'
