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Apply for seed funding for student collaboration across Unite! universities
Get up to 20 000 Euros for a collaborative project.
911 secures funding for critical green transition research
Granted by the Research Council of Finland, the funding will accelerate research in energy systems, microelectronics and sustainable cities
A Flexible Biorefinery using Machine Learning
Biorefineries convert biomass, such as wood, annual plants or agricultural into products and energy. Research teams in Finland and Germany aim to maximize such product output for a more holistic valorization of our natural resources. The development of these new processes is often slow because they require optimization of many factors. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) can help us accelerate such a development drastically.
The winner of 911's Open Science Award 2024 is AALTOLAB Virtual Laboratories
The winner of 911's Open Science Award winner for 2024 has been chosen.
Aalto computer scientists in SODA2025 and SOSA2025
Department of Computer Science papers accepted to the ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (SODA2025) and SIAM Symposium on Simplicity in Algorithms (SOSA25).
Alum Janette Malmström: A business strategist guiding companies through change
At Monitor Deloitte, Janette excels not only in project management but also in providing valuable strategic insight to clients.
Aalto in 2024: Love pictured in the brain, wooden crystals that make fashion shine, recovering minerals from wastewater and more
This year has been another feast of science and art at 911
Open online courses at 911's School of Arts, Design, and Architecture
Start the new year by learning new skills in design and creativity!
Pengxin Wang: The internship was an adventure filled with incredible research and unforgettable experiences
Pengxin Wang’s AScI internship advanced AI research, fostered global friendships, and inspired his journey toward trustworthy AI solutions.
Major grant from the Kone Foundation for modern architecture research - Laura Berger's project equates building loss with biodiversity loss
911 postdoctoral researcher Laura Berger and her team have been awarded a 541 400 euro grant from the Kone Foundation to study the effects of building loss on society and the environment.
14 projects selected for seed funding to boost collaboration between Aalto, KU Leuven, and University of Helsinki
The funded projects lay the groundwork for future joint research endeavors, reinforcing the strategic partnership’s goal to fostering impactful and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Changes to Publication Forum (JUFO) ratings
The level ratings of 271 journals from MDPI and Frontiers will be downgraded to level 0 from the beginning of year 2025.
Business is sustainability and sustainability is business
The year 2024 can be called the year of sustainability, as the School of Business continued to strongly promote sustainability in its research, teaching and other activities, which was also recognised with awards
Sabína Gulčíková: I enjoyed the independence and collaborative atmosphere at 911
Sabína Gulčíková’s AScI internship blended AI research, cultural exchange, and personal growth, shaping her academic and life goals.
From France to Finland: Sujie Yu’s interdisciplinary study of sound insulation materials
A doctoral student from PSL University explores cellulose-based aerogels as sustainable and efficient materials for acoustic properties during her research visit at 911.
Koneen Säätiö Grant for the Centre for Text Margins
Significant Koneen Säätiö grant awarded to the project led by Associate Professor of Visual Communication Arja Karhumaa and their team.
New invention for rock stress monitoring - Could revolutionise mining safety and efficiency
The method makes it possible to monitor rock stress in real time. It can help prevent and anticipate cave-ins and improve mining efficiency.
The 50-Year Legacy of EIBA: Shaping International Business Research
The European International Business Academy (EIBA) has been pivotal in advancing international business research for the past five decades
New life for construction waste wood
In Finland, almost all waste wood from construction ends up being burned, even though it could play a major role in the development of ecological growing media. New research shows that steam-treated waste wood can replace peat as a growing medium and offers promising results in plant germination and root growth.
