What can you do for the climate?
Within the next ten years, Finns need to cut down more than 75% of our carbon footprint. The change is enormous, and will be based on new lifestyles, says Michael Lettenmeier.
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Aalto University's visionary young experts show the world where the fashion industry is headed
Aalto University's spring fashion events have established their position in the world's fashion, clothing and textiles sector.
Science, technology, art and business collide during the annual Aalto Festival
Starting on 8 May, Aalto University showcases talent in seminars, parties, lectures and exhibitions during Aalto Festival 2019.
Aalto granted EUR 10.4 million for profiling by Academy of Finland
Aalto University’s application was ranked number one by the international peer expert panel.
School of Business seeks a new Dean
Come and build on our accomplishments and empower the School of Business community towards increased excellence. Apply by 24 May.
What can you do for the climate?
Within the next ten years, Finns need to cut down more than 75% of our carbon footprint. The change is enormous, and will be based on new lifestyles, says Michael Lettenmeier.
AirBnb for electric cars
New app coordinated by Aalto University and Forum Virium Helsinki makes life easier for eco-conscious driversExplore Aalto University
Schools, departments and units
Scientific research and artistic activities are carried out at six schools and their departments and units.
Open University course list
Research and Art
At Aalto University, we create conditions for innovations, sustainable economic growth, employment and wellbeing. Our unique combinations of fields enables us to solve grand societal problems.
Events
Aalto Festival
Starting on 8 May, Aalto University showcases talent in seminars, parties, lectures and exhibitions during Aalto Festival 2019. Welcome to the events!
Aalto welcomes Nucleic Acid Nanotechnology workshop, 27-29 May 2019
Scientists from around the world who are working on various aspects of nucleic acid nanotechnology will discuss recent advances, fundamental challenges, and emerging trends in this fascinating research field meet in Otaniemi.Defence of dissertation in the field of mechanical engineering, Seppo Hauta-aho, D.Sc. (Econ.)
Guidance beam manufacturing method for maglev- and high-speed train applications.
Defence of dissertation in the field of computational fluid dynamics and chemistry, Heikki Kahila, M.Sc. (Tech.)
Numerical modeling of spray-assisted dual-fuel ignition.
Lively and thriving
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.
Give for the future
Find articles related to climate change
Slow cycle
In its present form, the clothing industry is a polluter of water systems and a climate baddy. Materials recycling is not a sufficient answer, the whole system must change instead, says an expert on the circular fashion 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
The Polaris study project visualizes climate change anxiety
Finnish Broadcasting Company’s mobile story tries to capture how young adults experience climate change.
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.
Imagining a future without carbon
With a changing climate, our future is uncertain. Design can help us create the future we want to become reality.
People at Aalto University
Our community consists of exceptional individuals, here are some of their stories.
Minttumeri Hirsimaa
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.
Mayya Vetchinnikova & Slava Vetchinnikov
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.