News

Aalto researchers voice their concerns at COP28 in Dubai

The decision to phasing out fossil fuels requires swift action, especially in the energy sector. Climate change is already evident in polar regions, and the effects of climate change are hindering food production in parts of the world.
Professor Mika Järvinen in COP28

Listen to the presentations by Aalto professors and researchers at the Finland Pavilion of the COP28 climate conference. Presentation videos produced by Business Finland.

Business Finland: Three things research has to solve before the hydrogen revolution is possible

Presentation by Professor Mika Järvinen.

Watch presentation
Professor Mika Järvinen giving a presentation at the COP28 Finland Pavilion. Photo: Business Finland

Business Finland: Threats and opportunities for global food systems

Presentation by researchers Vilma Sandström and Mika Jalava at the COP28 Finland Pavilion.

Watch presentation
Symbol for video with a play button

Business Finland: Sea ice properties are changing due to climate change. Why should we care?

Presentation by Professor Jukka Tuhkuri at the COP28 Finland Pavilion.

Watch presentation
Symbol for video with a play button
  • Published:
  • Updated:

Read more news

Niskanen and Otsuka
Cooperation Published:

A peek into research on electrospinning of Functional Polysaccharide Derivatives

We had the honour of hosting a guest speaker, researcher Issei Otsuka, from the University of Grenoble Alpes at our ‘Coffee and Science’ event. Dr. Otsuka is visiting Finland on Researcher Short Mobility program which is aimed for the establishment of scientific partnerships between France and Finland.
Students at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg participating in the European Student Assembly.
Cooperation Published:

Aalto University student participated at the European Student Assembly

The European Student Assembly gives students a public voice providing policy recommendations to the EC.
Anton Jantunen at Aberdare mountains in Kenya.
Cooperation, Studies Published:

Alum Anton Jantunen 'In my role, analytical skills, a comprehensive understanding of complex concepts, and the ability to see connections are especially useful.'

Anton Jantunen's journey led him from major consulting firms and startups to working in Nairobi at the UN Sanitation and Hygiene Fund, which aims to improve access to safe sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health products and services. Jantunen works with innovative financing models for the fund.
View of a wooden structure in the market square landscape
Cooperation, Research & Art Published:

Aalto University's Wood Program 30th anniversary project to Kuhmo Square

Every year, Aalto University students specialising in wood architecture carry out a Wood Program project. In the 30th anniversary year of the program, the City of Kuhmo is the partner. The project will be a stage and a platform on Kuhmo's main square.