From space technology to spider silk and the bio-economy
Over 2 000 women and girls gathered for three technology events: Shaking up Tech, Girls’ Day and Women in Tech.
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Radiation detector with the lowest noise in the world boosts quantum work
The nanoscale radiation detector is a hundred times faster than its predecessors, and can function without interruption
Smartphone typing speeds catching up with keyboards
A study of over 37,000 users shows that the ‘typing gap’, the difference typing speeds between mobile devices and physical keyboards is decreasing, and 10–19-year olds can type about 10 words-per-minute faster than their parents' generation.
More renewable energy on campus
Renewing Aalto Works block increases the energy effiency on campus
A new, natural wax coating makes garments water-resistant and breathable
Aalto University researchers have made a non-toxic coating solution with wax obtained from Brazilian palm tree leaves.
Discussions about racism strongly differ in the Finnish news media and discussion forums
On the popular Suomi24 discussion forum, users see immigration and minorities as a threat to “the ordinary Finnish people”, while journalists address racism from a historical and international perspective.
A combination of wood fibres and spider silk could rival plastic
The unique material outperforms most of today’s synthetic and natural materials by providing high strength and stiffness, combined with increased toughnessExplore Aalto University
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Wiser decisions
The solution is to bring people together on the same path so we can make the decisions that are best for us all.
Diesel from wasteflows and other alternatives to fossil fuels
Renewable diesel, made from biomasses and waste flows, produces up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than normal diesel
Five tips for tackling climate change
Plant-based diet and living car-free are some of the most effective ways to mitigate your personal carbon footprint.
Smarter energy
From research into electro-chemical conversion to creating policy for demand-response planning, Aalto University is working on ways to develop smarter and more sustainable energy gridsSchools, departments and units
Scientific research and artistic activities are carried out at six schools and their departments and units.
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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
Fragile Water design exhibition at Helsinki Airport
The exhibition Fragile Water brings attention to our use of water.
Critical Tide exhibition at the Design Museum’s Gallery
At a time of deep ecological crises, Critical Tide will open our eyes to the urgent issues our oceans face and showcase creative ways of intervening.
Tomorrow's Archives
The Tomorrow’s Archives exhibition showcases experimental design by Aalto University students in collaboration with Iittala.
Quantum Explorations
#QuEx opens up windows to the current state of quantum technologies, showcasing some of the world-leading research and technology development taking place on campus
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.
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