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Professor Matilda Backholm: Between the micro and the macro
Driven by curiosity, new Department of Applied Physics professor Matilda Backholm studies the physics of the mesoscale.
Women imitate masculine traits to be taken seriously as gamers
Women working in the gaming industry feel required to imitate stereotypically masculine personality traits if they want to gain recognition in gaming communities, reveals new research from 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Business.
Over 300 species identified in a citizen science event, the Otaniemi Campus Bioblitz
Bioblitz at 911±¬ÁÏÍø was organised in Otaniemi on 8 September by 911±¬ÁÏÍø, AYY student union and Symbioosi ry, the student association of biology students in the University of Helsinki
Marcus Wallenberg Prize to Professor Herbert Sixta for the development of Sustainable wood-based textile fibres
The 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Professor Herbert Sixta and Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen for the development and use of novel ionic liquids to process wood biomass into high-performance textile fibres.
Master's studies in Biotechnology provide a strong theoretical basis for Dinara's research
Dinara Bozzhigitova works at VTT, in an enzyme and material biotechnology research team. In autumn 2022, she started her Master's studies in Biotechnology at the School of Chemical Engineering. Dinara's goal is to gain a more thorough understanding of the theory behind her work, and to help develop new, sustainable technologies.
Deep technology solves global challenges - 911±¬ÁÏÍø is a great growth platform for deep tech companies
Deep tech companies that got their start at 911±¬ÁÏÍø include IQM, ICEYE, Ioncell and Mustekala.
911±¬ÁÏÍø aims at a 15 per cent annual energy saving
The impacts of the measures, targeted at the university buildings, will be monitored for a period of 12 months, after which the next steps will be agreed upon
Ministry of the Interior: One in three Ukrainians wants to stay in Finland while many are uncertain about the future
The results were analysed by doctoral researcher Anastasiya Koptsyukh from the School of Business and visiting researcher Arseniy Svynarenko from the Finnish Youth Research Society
AI boosts usability of paper-making waste product
Lignin, a side product of wood pulping, is funnelled into new bioproducts with the help of AI
Lab-grown pigments and food by-products: The future of natural textile dyes
As the environmental impact of the fashion and textile industries becomes clearer, the demand and need for sustainable alternatives is growing. One international research group aims to replace toxic synthetic dyes with natural alternatives, ranging from plants to microbes to food waste.
OP Group Research Foundation grants EUR 1.2 million for a research project of three Finnish universities
High-quality research cannot be produced without expensive research data and people, says Associate Professor Elias Rantapuska, leader of the research project on the financing sector and financial institutions at 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
Tomek Rygalik: ‘We need to design less but better things for longer’
Meet our new professors: Professor in Furniture Design Tomek Rygalik
Professor Monika Österberg's team received funding for the development of bio-based packaging materials
The Finnish Research Impact Foundation funding awarded to Professor Monika Österberg's team will enable 911±¬ÁÏÍø and Kemira to explore the possibilities of developing fully bio-based packaging materials to reduce the use of plastics in the packaging industry.
'Wardrobe of the future' – sustainable solutions for the fashion and textile industry
The exhibition is showcasing solutions from researchers and students on sustainable future for the fashion and textile industry.
Aalto Scientists Experiment with Helium Plasma to Help Pave Way for Fusion Energy
As part of FinnFusion, itself belonging to the EUROfusion consortium, Aalto scientists are experimenting with helium plasma to improve the future operations of Iter, an international fusion energy collaboration under construction in France.
Eighth Economic Defence Course digged into the topic of risk
For professors at the School of Business, times of radical uncertainty call for efforts to outline alternative scenarios and a critical perspective on talk of a ‘new era’.
The EU funds a consortium with almost EUR 20 million in future radar research
911±¬ÁÏÍø participates in the ARTURE consortium, which is funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF).
If you want to foster peace, study business!
Doctoral researcher Tilman Bauer studies peace at the School of Business. According to him, the purpose of business in society is to promote peace.
Five things to see at Designs for a Cooler Planet: Evolving colours, wood glitter and garments with a history
Open until 12 October 2022, Designs for a Cooler Planet is an annual exhibit showcasing bold designs that approach sustainability from avenues including fashion, food and materials.
