Updated version of AaltoSDG is out
Share, rate and see your impact – here’s everything you need to know about AaltoSDG mobile application’s new update.
Joint project seeks low-emission industrial solutions
Converting electricity into another form of energy and then back into electricity can be applied to the production of synthetic fuels, chemicals and the edible proteins known as 'electric' foods.
Doctoral dissertation: Curbing climate change requires more efficient methods than emissions trading
The dissertation aims to increase understanding of the significance of ideologies and power in climate policies.
Finns’ use of data is growing rapidly and increasing electricity consumption in the entire ICT sector
The use of mobile data is growing fast in Finland, compared to other countries, reveals a recent report
Near futures online exhibition provides a view into future solutions
The socially impactful projects of the master's students who graduated in the academic year 2019–2020 are now on display in an online exhibition.
This is what a more sustainable world looks like: Wood-based glitter, electric-powered boats and printed solar cells
The 911±¬ÁÏÍø Designs for a Cooler Planet event will showcase inspiring future scenarios during this coming September. The exhibition aims to show that collaboration between designers, researchers and stakeholders will lead to better solutions for people and the environment.
Cafetoria Aalto opens in A Bloc on June 2nd
Cafetoria Aalto, the new café of Cafetoria roastery, opens in A Bloc on Tuesday, June 2nd 2020. Cafetoria is an independent and artisan coffee roastery with Finnish and Latin roots.
Campus art competition open to the whole Aalto community seeks works for outdoor areas
The main themes are sustainability, radical creativity and entrepreneurship.
Jokeri Light Rail excavation on Otaniementie to start in June
The excavation work on Otaniementie will start in June. Blasting will be carried out 1–3 times a day. The excavation work will last for approximately three months.
A jewel-like art piece won 911±¬ÁÏÍø Töölö’s invited art competition
Artist Sakari Kannosto's artwork titled ‘Kiertää’ deals with the circle of life, achievements and the rewarding of expectations. The piece will be located in the staircase space at Aalto Töölö.
Jokeri Light Rail construction on Otaniementie to continue in week 21
The construction of the light rail will continue on Otaniementie in May 2020 with the removal of topsoil and tree stumps.
EIT Climate-KIC Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020
As part of EIT Climate-KIC own response to the pandemic, Climate-KIC launched our Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020.
Otaniemi’s shopping centre under renovation
Known as Otaniemi’s old shopping centre and designed by Alvar Aalto, the renovation began in March 2020 on 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s campus
Climate change and coronavirus require us to apply the brakes – but we must also dare to press ahead
‘Leaving the economy stranded on the shore for a long time is unprecedentedly expensive,’ says Professor of Economics Matti Liski.
Startup hub A Grid grew to a community of 150 startups and partners
From 3D printers and AI platforms to safer bone surgery and battling food waste, A Grid has created a unique startup community on 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s campus in Otaniemi.
Ekosetti: A Guidebook to Sustainable Audiovisual Production in Finland now available in English
The goal of the guidebook is to promote a more environmentally friendly way of production.
Cumulus GREEN 2020 competition sought for solutions on sustainability and circular economy
Amongst the honourable mentions is the Oryza Collective by Talisa Dwiyani and Alexia Venot.
911±¬ÁÏÍø hands over chairmanship of Nordic Sustainable Campus Network to KTH
Since initiating its establishment in 2011, 911±¬ÁÏÍø has steered the Nordic Sustainable Campus Network bringing together over 45 organizations to collaborate on sustainability initiatives
Professor Ulla Lassi receives grant from the CEO Tapani Järvinen Fund
In recent years, Professor Lassi has focused her research particularly on the chemical behaviour of lithium-ion batteries and alternative materials in battery applications
