Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future.
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Scientific research and artistic activities are carried out at six schools and their departments and units.
At Aalto University, we create conditions for innovations, economic growth, employment and wellbeing. Our unique combinations of fields enables us to solve grand societal problems.
Aalto University's main campus in Otaniemi is a renewable and living environment for research, art, learning, entrepreneurship and housing. The campus area inspires to collaborate, try out new ideas and innovate together.
VTT and Aalto University’s TeKiDe project won the category Achieving sustainability through low carbon emissions.
A promising water technology invention combats climate change and helps waterway conservation.
Smart Otaniemi tests new ideas for a better energy future.
Our community consists of exceptional individuals, here are some of their stories.
The topic of our course task is humanity. On this art course, I ended up making a two-metre wooden statue using a chain saw.
Dad’s team built a battery-powered light lifter for Konecranes that can very quickly and handily be ordered to lift all kinds of heavy objects by pushing a button on your mobile. I’m really proud of what my father and his friends have accomplished.
A Space feels like an embassy of art & design in Otaniemi. We wanted to turn this space in an old shopping mall into a meeting point of design, business and engineering.
I have always enjoyed writing, but the best thing about my job is the opportunity to work in cooperation with our excellent researchers.
