Honorary Doctors' Talks
Recipients of honorary doctorates at Aalto University in the field of technology will share key observations from their careers in a public seminar.
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News & events
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Honorary doctors in technology 2023
Aalto University has granted seven Honorary Doctorates of Science in the field of technology. The new honorary doctors have all made significant impact in science, technology and society.
Quantum scientists accurately measure power levels one trillion times lower than usual
A new device can measure power levels with unprecedented accuracy and sensitivity, offering a major step forward for quantum technologies
Five things decision-makers should know about the electrification of society
Electrification plays a key role in solving the climate crisis. Aalto University researchers describe what kind of challenges this entails and how they can be tackled.
Land uplift protects the Finnish coast from rising sea levels, but not endlessly
A recent study calculated new projections for mean sea level rise on the Finnish coast by 2100. In the worst-case scenario, the sea level in Helsinki would rise by more than half a metre.
Quality label for Aalto University – excellent reviews of all evaluation areas
The FINEEC quality audit praised the close connection of strategic management with the quality system
Does entrepreneurship cause stress and burnout? True or false: five claims about entrepreneurs’ wellbeing
Professor Ewald Kibler examines common beliefs about entrepreneurship in light of his recent researchEvent highlights
Radical Collaboration – Aalto LASER Talk
To address the existential challenges we face today, we require truly transformative and border-crossing collaboration. But how can we achieve this? Register to our afterwork event on Wed, Jun 7, 2023 to discuss more.
Energy Futures: Critical minerals, climate neutrality and transition pathways
An exhibition on energy transitions and the challenges and solutions driving our response to the global energy crisis across research and industry.
Video: A new treatment for multidrug-resistant bacteria
A new type of drug could undercut antibiotic resistance, according to research from Aalto University. Instead of targeting the bacteria directly, the drug blocks key toxins involved in the infection process. This both reduces inflammation and makes the bacteria more vulnerable to antibiotics
See the video below or read the article on website.
Appointments
Professor Risto Kosonen has been appointed vice-president of the European HVAC Industry Federation
Kosonen’s appointment was decided at the annual meeting of the Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning associations, REHVA, on May 12.
Reflecting on research: insights from two professors
Two newly tenured Aalto professors talk about their research journeys
Mikko Kiviharju's research delves into the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure
Aalto University’s new Professor of Practice Mikko Kiviharju thinks information security should be integral to organisations and not just another software product
Two Professors of Practise appointed to the field of water engineering
Water engineering education will be strengthened by Elin Lavonen and Ilkka Miettinen who will start as Professors of Practice in May-June at the Aalto University Department of Built Environment.
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The world’s lightest revolution
Green hydrogen promises to turn Europe into an energy heavyweight, make traffic emission-free and replace carbon in steel manufacturing. But can it actually deliver – and how?
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.
The success story of Finnish low-temperature physics can be uncovered at Aalto University Archives
The Low Temperature Laboratory (LTL) of Aalto University is a significant success story of Finnish science. The laboratory was founded by the Finnish physicist Olli V. Lounasmaa (1930-2002). The Archives of Aalto University hold archival collections from first few decades of the LTL’s operation, as well as the personal archive of Lounasmaa.
Irene Purasachit saw the floral industry’s waste problem firsthand – now she makes material for handbags from discarded blooms
Nearly half of cut flowers end up in the trash, never making their way to dinner tables or first dates
The Best Thing Today podcast series
The Best Thing Today is a podcast series by Aalto study, career and advanced study psychologists.
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Information about the war in Ukraine and Covid-19
Ukraine war
On this page, we will gather information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations. We will update the contents regularly.
Information on coronavirus
Information on the effects of coronavirus and COVID-19 on activities at Aalto University
