Green and urban campus
Otaniemi and the 911±¬ÁÏÍø campus are set to undergo rapid change, with plenty of new development in the works. At the same time, the character of the urban areas will be transformed into an inviting oasis of outdoor environments and verdant spaces.
Visitor record was made at the Harald Herlin Learning Centre
Last year we had 381,710 visitors at the Learning Centre, total growth compared to 2017 was 24 % (306,870).
2 million visitors in A Bloc
In just over 4 months since the opening, shopping center A Bloc has welcomed 2 million visitors.
Take Finland’s lead and choose clothes you don’t have to feel guilty about
An 911±¬ÁÏÍø-designed and -produced dress made of birch trees shows how one day we will all look—and feel—good in sustainable fabrics
Greenhouse utilising pulp mill residual streams wins Finnish Forest Industries Federation’s Innovation Contest for Students
This innovation developed by 911±¬ÁÏÍø students may revolutionise Finnish food production by means of the circular economy.
Jenni Haukio’s Independence Day gown sets the stage for Finland’s next 100 years
Designed by Aalto students Emma Saarnio and Helmi Liikanen, the dress evokes nature with exquisite materiality and minimalist lines
Assistant Professor Matti Kummu secures €2 million ERC grant to explore sustainable ways to meet the growing food demand
The main aim is to assess globally what are the feasible opportunities to meet the future food demand with sustainable use of natural resources.
New cooperative project develops problem-based learning in South Asia
A project coordinated by Aalto Global Impact will strengthen the capacity of universities to take hold of global development challenges.
Research enhances understanding of sustainable production and consumption systems in circular economy
What does the recent research offer us in the fields of metal- and wood-based fiber systems for circular economy? How can we build sustainable business models and governance of circular systems? These issues were taken a closer look at Aalto Sustainability Hub’s seminar in November 2018.
Coders to take over 911±¬ÁÏÍø at Europe’s biggest hackathon
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s main building will host Junction on 23–25 November, when coders from around the world will tackle industry-set challenges.
Human networks are the key also in developing circular economy
Everyday discussions within the supply chain may create new dynamics and benefit companies that produce new products from waste materials.
Companies want to develop innovations from biomaterials together with FinnCERES
A large group of representatives of industry took part in the Industry Meets FinnCERES event on 5 November 2018 at Paasitorni in Helsinki.
Students open pop-up restaurants at Dipoli and A Bloc
Students from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences will run pop-up eateries on the Otaniemi campus for a couple of weeks.
Support and promotion of community spirit is central in the design of the new building of the School of Business
After the move, all departments of the School of Business will be located in the same building.
A novel approach to construct a highly active and durable nanocatalyst offers solutions to energy storage problems
A green, simple and easy method opens up new possibilities for MOF-based nanocatalysts.
Half a million funding from Business Finland for the development of circular economy of metals
The funded sub-project of Aalto is part of SYMMET, which is searching for solutions to the increasing need for metallic materials.
Annual solar energy recognition award granted to Project Manager of Aalto pilot project
Karoliina Auvinen, MSc (Tech), Project Manager of the housing association pilot and the FinSolar project led by 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Business, has received a solar energy award for 2018. The award is granted annually by ATY ry (Aurinkoteknillinen yhdistys, a Finnish solar technology society).
The next material revolution will start in the forest
Plastic straws and utensils will soon be history but they will not be missed, as something much better will replace them.
Street named in honour of the School of Business
To mark the school’s upcoming move to Otaniemi, the City of Espoo has renamed the street leg Ekonominaukio, which translates to the square of business school graduates.
