News from 911±¬ÁÏÍø
Researchers are designing a digital local currency for Helsinki
911±¬ÁÏÍø researcher Maria Joutsenvirta and Professor Pekka Nikander want to harness digital currencies as an instrument of welfare.
Nature provides the means for the sustainable management of floods
World Water Day is held on 22 March. This year's theme is "Nature for water", which highlights how natural methods can be used in curbing flooding, droughts and water pollution.
Innovation Camp Aarhus 2018
Aim is to co-create solutions for implementing regional smart specialisation strategies
Student project brings S Group information on sustainability in online retailing
Students also praised for positive attitude and independent approach to work.
Smart Energy Transition research project's exceptional solutions and communication propel it onto a further funding term
STN’s new funding instrument offers funding to quality research with a societal impact.
911±¬ÁÏÍø becomes a member of Climate Leadership Coalition
The organisation aims at affecting the ability of companies and society to respond to climate change.
New biomaterials can solve the challenges of sustainable development
Broad-based bio-competence is Finland's success factor for the future.
Top-quality bioeconomy research, teaching and corporate collaboration under the same roof
Aalto Bioproduct Centre provides an environment for companies’ research and development activities in the bioeconomy field.
Aalto students’ eco-art exhibition opens at Helsinki Airport
The exhibition From Nature to Future combines material experimentation and art with surprising results.
Close to 900 000 euros for water engineering research
The funds are targeted for five research projects of the Water and Environmental Engineering
Lost in the Wood(s) received ICMA Award of Excellence
Lost in the Wood(s), published by Aalto ARTS Books, has won the Award of Excellence given by the International Creative Media ICMA.
Rerouting transport research: from driverless cars to fresh thinking
Focusing research on technological development will further lock us into a motorized, private-vehicle transport system.Â
Who decides whether entrepreneurship is the way to sustainable development?
The significance of entrepreneurship as a solution to sustainable development is influenced by ideological, political and social factors.
Investing in environmental friendliness improves the result for companies in the logistics sector
The Rail Baltica allows that rail freight transport can be used to handle a greater share of freight traffic.
Design For Government raised interest in the EU Design Days 2017
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Design for Government (DfG) course and its outcomes were presented at the EU Design Days on 19–20 September in Brussels.
Monitoring the world’s forests with satellite data – Assistant Professor Miina Rautiainen granted 2 million in ERC funding
Detailed knowledge on the state of forest resources and climate change can be produced through more effective interpretation of satellite images.
911±¬ÁÏÍø welcomes the first UN Technology Innovation Lab to A Grid
The laboratory focuses on circular economy, education, peace and security, and health.
Finnish energy transition arena report launched: Experts highlight a need for a thorough renovation of the energy sector to meet global climate challenges and improve Finnish competitiveness
The use of fossil fuels needs to stop on a fast schedule, a fresh report emphasises.
Banking sun and wind energy
How to make the storing of renewable energy cheaper and easier? If this study is successful, it will represent a major leap towards finding a solution to climate change.
Aalto establishes a Sustainability Hub to address the challenges of sustainable development
The Hub will increase multidisciplinary collaboration and promote sustainability in teaching, campus development and other operations at Aalto.
