Wood Wonders exhibition showcases climate-friendly building concepts

Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality and reduces the need for heating – and provides pleasure.

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Miten koronavirus leviää
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Finnish researchers join forces to investigate the airborne transmission of coronavirus

The project includes fluid dynamics physicists, virologists and biomedical engineering specialists. The researchers are using a supercomputer to carry out 3D modelling and believe that the first results will be obtained in the next few weeks.
Laboratoriossa käytössä oleva koeputkiteline.
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Information on the effects of coronavirus on activities at Aalto University.
Naispuolinen opiskelija katsoo yläviistoon läpinäkyvän seinän edessä.
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Over 12 000 applicants applied to bachelor’s programmes

Especially the amount of first priority applicants increased.
koronavirusasiantuntijoita toimittajia varten
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Aalto's experts in questions related to coronavirus

Remember that coronavirus situation is monitored and assessed by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, THL.
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Aalto helps in the midst of the pandemic – over 40 ideas from the community being processed

We collect ideas and solutions from the community to assist authorities and other actors in this situation
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Neuroscience conference avoids cancellation by taking place online

The OHBMX conference takes place online, giving it a low carbon footprint and making it perfect for allowing collaboration while following social distancing rules
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Kauppakorkeakoulun portaikko pohjakerroksesta ensimmäiseen kerrokseen. Kuva: Unto Rautio / Aalto-yliopisto

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Tulva Suomessa
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Water knowledge has a central role in the mitigation of climate change

World Water Day 2020, on 22 March, is about water and climate change – and how the two are inextricably linked.
Marimekon paitamekko Ioncell-kuidusta
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From birch to poppies – how the fabric was created for Marimekko’s unique shirt dress

The yarn spun from Ioncell® fibre is stronger than its commercial equivalent and performed excellently in the printing process and washing tests. The chemicals used to make the fibre were completely recycled too.
Kiertotalouslaboratorio, Ted Nuorivaara
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A joint laboratory of circular economy was opened in Otaniemi

The Geological Survey of Finland, VTT and Aalto University work together with industry to develop solutions for the needs of a carbon-neutral and resource-efficient society.
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Rauma Marine Constructions to partner with Aalto University looking to cut emissions and increase safety in seafaring

Experts of the future are crucial to the maritime sector
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BIZ public artworks (photo: Mikko Raskinen)
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Helsinki GSE establishes an economic situation room - The aim is to support fast decision making amid the coronavirus crisis

The project highlights Finland as a solid example of effective and timely policy decisions due to availability of data.
Kuvakaappaus Biografiasammosta
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Eero Hyvönen introduces masses of data to humanists – and everyone else

Data from the ‘sampos’ developed by Hyvönen and his colleagues are open to everyone, and they facilitate the work of historians, for example
Kuvassa näkyvät rahoituksen opiskelijat Omar Khary ja Valtteri Heikkala. Kuva on saatu opiskelijoilta.
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Exchange studies changed to producing a Case Corona report

Thanks to their own activity and the professor's trust in his students' competence, third-year finance students became authors of a report with societal significance.
Naispuolinen opiskelija katsoo yläviistoon läpinäkyvän seinän edessä.
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Over 12 000 applicants applied to bachelor’s programmes

Especially the amount of first priority applicants increased.
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