Future visions in fashion
Imagining and making alternative fashion futures.
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News & events
Stay up to date with current news and interesting events from the Aalto University community.
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The butterly effect – bending and turning artificial muscles with light
In the future, the innovation could be used in for example the development of smart textiles, soft robotics and medicine.
Success of BATCircle2.0 bolsters Finnish leadership in Li-ion battery supply chain
The Aalto-led collaboration between researchers and industry resulted in impressive research outputs
Aalto students' public art projects featured at award-winning ANTI-Festival
Last week in Kuopio, a fascinating collection of public art projects was presented by students from Aalto University's Department of Art and Media.
Up to 80% of work on construction sites is inefficient, and also safety is affected by constant interruptions
Most of the work carried out on construction sites does not directly affect the actual progress of the work. However, a recent doctoral dissertation found an easy way to improve construction productivity and, at the same time, well-being: monitoring employees' activities.
‘Off to a flying start’ – a new research team explores bacteria that thrive in extreme conditions
Jarno Mäkelä joined Aalto’s Department of Neuroscience and Medical Engineering as Assistant Professor of Biophysics in early September, together with research fellow Taras Redchuk, postdoctoral researchers Dan Noel, Eveliny Nery, doctoral researchers Ada Pajari and Aakeel Wagay, and research assistant Chris Hayes. They were accompanied by equipment, funding from the Academy of Finland and an ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council.
President Ilkka Niemelä to employers: ’Let’s connect each student with Finnish working life’
Aalto University wants to work with employers to integrate the international talent that Finland clearly needs.Event highlights
Innovation in health care
From unmet medical needs to innovations.
Aalto University Junior open doors 24.9.
On the open doors event, you can meet our staff and try out things like blueberry painting or our brand new robots.
Video: Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
See the video below or read the article here.
Current news
Join Unite! Seed Fund Ideathon in Austria
Travel and accommodation are covered for accepted students. Apply by 6 October.
The change of work drives organisations to invest in continuous learning and sustainable thinking
What kinds of challenges does the changing nature of work pose for individuals and organisations? How can we ensure that individuals cope with the change, and how can we manage change so that it happens in a sustainable way?This text is based on the expert speech of Hertta Vuorenmaa, lecturer at Aalto University and the director of the Future of Work research program at FITech's "Muuttuva työ, muuttuvat osaamistarpeet" webinar that on September 5, 2024.
Success of BATCircle2.0 bolsters Finnish leadership in Li-ion battery supply chain
The Aalto-led collaboration between researchers and industry resulted in impressive research outputs
Maintenance break in ACRIS on 30th of September, 2024
Maintenance break in ACRIS on September from 10:00 to 16:00.Appointments
‘Off to a flying start’ – a new research team explores bacteria that thrive in extreme conditions
Jarno Mäkelä joined Aalto’s Department of Neuroscience and Medical Engineering as Assistant Professor of Biophysics in early September, together with research fellow Taras Redchuk, postdoctoral researchers Dan Noel, Eveliny Nery, doctoral researchers Ada Pajari and Aakeel Wagay, and research assistant Chris Hayes. They were accompanied by equipment, funding from the Academy of Finland and an ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council.
Elina Kähkönen appointed Cross-cutting Areas Officer at Aalto University
Elina Kähkönen has previously worked as the head of the Aalto Co-Educator team at Aalto University
Iiro Harjunkoski has been appointed as Full Professor at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Iiro Harjunkoski has been appointed as Full Professor position at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering as of 1 September 2024. The field of the professorship is Process Systems Engineering.
Sesilja Aranko has been appointed Assistant Professor at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
Ph. D. Sesilja Aranko has been appointed four-year (second term) fixed term Assistant Professor position at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems as of 1 September 2024. The field of the professorship is Cellular Engineering.For the media
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Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Walk in my shoes
Inspired by the saying that you should walk a mile in someone’s shoes to understand them, the ‘Walk in my shoes’ series aims to share some of the experiences, thoughts, perspectives and challenges faced by another Aaltonian.
A deep dive into radical creativity
Aalto University has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.
How to see trees and plants in a whole new light
A hyperspectral snapshot captures all the light in a scene, not just colours or infrared light. The extra information is useful in many applications, from agriculture and conservation to forensics and food safety.
Wardrobe of the Future shows the future of fashion (external link)
It is clear that the textile, clothing and fashion industries need to change. How do we do it? Discover the Aalto University community's visions for a sustainable fashion future.
Painting Energies Podcast (external link)
Painting Energies is a podcast about light, colour, plants, microbes, and electrical energy. Eleven conversations with invited guests explore their relations, and our relations to them, through a dialogue across science, technology, art and philosophy.
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Information about the war in Ukraine
Ukraine war
On this page, we will gather information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations.
