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Solar energy to Otaniemi – campus planning invests in energy efficiency

Sustainable development has an important role in the development of the Otaniemi campus.
Campus
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Ground heat and solar energy are the most suitable options for Otaniemi. Their use is increased gradually.

Nexus selected as winner of Chemist’s Block architectural design competition

The winning entry for the Chemist's Block was created by Anttinen Oiva Architects.
Campus, Press releases
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View towards the 911±¬ÁÏÍø metro station, Student Community Centre in front. Illustration by Anttinen Oiva Architects.

911±¬ÁÏÍø and VTT collaborate to develop novel textile fibres

911±¬ÁÏÍø and VTT are taking Finnish fibre technologies towards industrial scale manufacturing in their joint TeKiDe project.
Research & Art, Cooperation
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Resplendent Dipoli emerging from renovation

A thorough renovation of the tradition-rich Dipoli building is nearing completion.
Aalto Magazine, Campus
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Photo: Kalle Kataila.

Trash-2-Cash project present in H&M Global Change Awards

Trash-2-Cash (T2C) research project presented a garment made out of chemically recycled cotton in H&M Global Change Award Ceremony in Stockholm.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Sustainable Entrepreneurship Day tackled social inclusion challenges

SED 2017 focused on social sustainability and inclusion in collaboration with the City of Helsinki. Local election candidates also discussed their views.
Studies, Research & Art
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Photo: Aalto Creative Sustainability

From a problem to a solution in 7 minutes

The Helsinki Challenge competition semi-finalist teams, with eight from Aalto, pitched their solutions for the UN's sustainable development goals in just seven minutes.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Eight Aalto teams in Helsinki Challenge semifinals

The Finland 100 jubilee year brings Finnish universities together to change the world.
Research & Art, Press releases
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Master’s Program in Advanced Energy Solutions starts in September 2017

The application period for the new program is open till 25 January 2017.
Studies
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Hydropower in China impacts the flow of the Mekong River

The study shows that the hydropower operations considerably increased dry season flows and decreased wet season flows.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Mekon River livelihoods and food security are closely linked to water.

Such great heights

The Otaniemi campus is now dominated by a 43 000-square-metre building site, helmeted professionals and sky-scraping cranes.
Aalto Magazine, Campus
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The Väre construction site. Photographer: Kalle Kataila.

Good corporate responsibility reporting practices are an integral element of a successful organisation's activities

Researchers from the School of Business have developed reporting practices.
Cooperation
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Students Hanna Kim, Melina Pinomaa and Eerik Klemetti from the School of Business presented the students' choice, which was Stora Enso as well. Photo: Julius Konttinen

Dean’s Circle – perspectives on sustainable development

Stakeholders, alumni, researchers and students were brought together by the themes of social responsibility and sustainable development.
Cooperation
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Energy sector executive Mika Anttonen named School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year

Anttonen is known for his open-minded work in the energy sector for mitigating climate change.
Awards and Recognition
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Mika Anttonen is the first Alumnus of the Year 2016 of the 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Engineering.

Market impact of CO2-based car taxation in Finland drastic but not that green

Especially high-income households were the winners of the 2008 car tax reform.
Research & Art
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Government tax revenue from purchases of new cars declined strongly because of the car tax reform.

Being poor may also have positive effects on economic decisions

The experience of having insufficient economic resources may affect the grounds on which decisions are made.
Research & Art
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The dissertation also studies differences in subjective well-being between shareholders and non-shareholders. According to Luotonen, shareholders are happier than non-shareholders. Photo: Anni Hanén

Debunking the heroic social entrepreneurship myth

Social entrepreneurship is about mundane work and not about heroism.
Research & Art
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Welcome to the new Learning Centre!

The revamp of the library building designed by Alvar Aalto is nearing completion and it will open its doors once again on 31 October.
Aalto Magazine, University
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Interiors of the Harald Herlin Learning Centre. Photographer: Tuomas Uusheimo.

Scientists find link between tropical storms and decline of river deltas

A change in the patterns of tropical storms is threatening the future of the Mekong River delta in Vietnam.
Research & Art, Press releases
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Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority and 911±¬ÁÏÍø to intensify collaboration

Changes in society create challenges for water services and waste management.
Research & Art, Press releases
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