Laser scanning and augmented reality to enter theatres
13. lokakuu 2017
The objective of the Virtual Adventure into the World of Theatre project is to increase the interest of young people in particular in culture.
Science and art Press releases
Spectral library reveals how boreal trees reflect solar radiation
28. syyskuu 2017
An internationally significant spectral library helps in the interpretation of satellite images and in the assessment of the effects of forests on climate.
Science and art Press releases
Developing design learning
25. syyskuu 2017
More collaboration with Art Education in Aalto University and SuoMu, the Finnish Association of Design Learning
Cooperation Studies
Getting even more multidisciplinary!
19. syyskuu 2017
The two master’s programmes focusing on urban research and development, Urban Studies and Planning (University of Helsinki and Aalto University) and Spatial Planning and Transportation Engineering (Aalto University), are going to work closely together from autumn 2017.
Cooperation Studies
Call for Submissions: Radical Relevances Conference
7. syyskuu 2017
First Global Radical Relevances Conference 25.–27.4.2018. Submissions by 30th of September / We invite researchers and artists straddling multiple (or within one) disciplines to submit papers and artworks
Science and art
Matti Vaaja appointed Assistant Professor of Geoinformatics at Aalto University
15. elokuu 2017
Vaaja is an expert on photogrammetric measuring technology and 3D point cloud models, which are used e.g. for interior measurement of buildings and in autonomous robotic cars.
Science and art
Challenging companies to manage water risks in their value chains
5. kesäkuu 2017
Aalto is one of the founding members of a Water Stewardship Commitment that challenges companies to identify the water risks in their value chains and to develop sustainable water use.
Cooperation
Henry Ford Trust and Aalto University to cooperate on smart traffic research
2. kesäkuu 2017
A networked traffic system offers possibilities to streamline traffic safety, mobility services, and traffic, especially in urban environments.
Science and art Press releases Cooperation
Aalto and National Land Survey of Finland extend their collaboration
24. toukokuu 2017
Collaboration covers real estate economics and geospatial information know-how.
Science and art Cooperation
Pentti Kujala appointed vice dean for innovation and impact
3. toukokuu 2017
The position is newly created and its intent is to make the societal impact of the school’s research and education stronger and more visible.
Cooperation
Wastewater nutrients converted into clean fertiliser
18. huhtikuu 2017
A promising water technology invention combats climate change and helps waterway conservation.
Other Science and art
Nearly two billion people depend on imported food
13. huhtikuu 2017
Researchers show empirically: when population pressure increases, food is imported
Science and art Press releases
Water Association of Finland literary award to Matti Kummu
27. maaliskuu 2017
Over the course of his career, Assistant Professor Matti Kummu has published 146 scientific papers, 87 of which have been peer reviewed scientific articles.
Honored
Students win innovation competition
3. helmikuu 2017
Innovativeness, feasibility, the commercial opportunities of the application and the wide range of use possibilities convinced the judges.
Studies Honored
A new method for converting wastewater nutrients into fertiliser
11. tammikuu 2017
Nutrient emissions to waterways, and the energy consumption in the production of fertilisers will decrease.
Press releases
Hydropower in China impacts the flow of the Mekong River
2. tammikuu 2017
The study shows that the hydropower operations considerably increased dry season flows and decreased wet season flows.
Press releases Science and art
Dean’s Circle – perspectives on sustainable development
17. marraskuu 2016
Stakeholders, alumni, researchers and students were brought together by the themes of social responsibility and sustainable development.
Cooperation
New cooperation model about to begin in the doctoral education in water engineering
11. marraskuu 2016
The aim is to enhance the doctoral education in water engineering and to develop a new cooperation model with stakeholders.
Studies Science and art Cooperation
Flipped learning in groups – a new way of teaching
9. marraskuu 2016
The feedback provided by the students has been positive.
Honored Studies
Scientists find link between tropical storms and decline of river deltas
20. lokakuu 2016
A change in the patterns of tropical storms is threatening the future of the Mekong River delta in Vietnam.
Science and art Press releases
Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority and Aalto University to intensify collaboration
19. lokakuu 2016
Changes in society create challenges for water services and waste management.
Science and art Press releases
Experience the robot bus in Otaniemi!
6. lokakuu 2016
Two robot buses have arrived to Otaniemi and they are now available for passengers.
Campus Cooperation
Towards a city without cars
24. elokuu 2016
Professor David Banister wants to integrate research on mobility in the solutions to global problems.
Science and art
Jaana Sorvari awarded Espoo’s Congress Ambassador
24. elokuu 2016
The award was based on Sorvari’s active work in scientific research groups and organizations.
Honored
2 million euros to Aalto University from the Land and Water Technology Foundation
16. elokuu 2016
The donation will enhance doctoral education in water engineering and develop a new model for cooperation.
Press releases