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It's time for the last Made with Aalto newsletter of the year. The past year has brought many new opportunities, significant achievements and inspiring collaborations. We warmly thank you for your interest and partnership, and we hope that we have succeeded in providing you with interesting and inspiring newsletter content.
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Keys to growth: A new era of game changers in the forest industry
Wood offers almost limitless possibilities, but reforming the forest industry requires courage and new thinking. Aalto is engaged in long-term work to increase the added value of wood-based products in a sustainable manner. This requires new products and smarter, circular economy-based use of raw materials.
Industry collaboration opens doors for doctoral students
Can universities and industry partners together make doctoral education more impactful? In the CIMANET Doctoral Education Network, partners like Kemira share their expertise and gain insights for innovation and talent.
Creative Leap: Creativity is measurable and a key competitive advantage
Can creativity determine the success and wellbeing of companies? The Creative Leap project challenged traditional ways of thinking, bringing together Fiskars Group, Kemira, Marimekko, Posti and Raisio.
27.1.2026 The Intersection: Growth through creative industry-academia collaboration
This event is for companies from all industries who wish to enhance their competitiveness through creativity. Join us in exploring new possibilities, building strong partnerships and developing successful Co-Innovation applications for Business Finland together with our researchers.
Finnish Design Push – design in the development of technology companies
In a joint project with Technology Industries of Finland, SME companies gave design students development challenges to solve. They found new ideas by using service and interaction design methods.
Aalto establishes a professorship of practice in data economy
The professorship strengthens regional industries and public services. It’s funded by donations from Xamk, Disec Oy, City of Mikkeli, Small Business Center Support Foundation and Osuuskauppa Suur-Savo.
Join us at Summer Job Day! Registration is closing soon
The recruitment event Summer Job Day 2026 will be organised at the Undergraduate Centre in Otaniemi on 20 January 2026. Sign up and find summer employees for your organisation.
A study warns: Reliable electricity can no longer be taken for granted
Without timely investments in flexible production and demand management, Finland’s electricity supply could face serious risks as early as the 2030s. Delays only increase future vulnerabilities.
Five things you should know about electricity demand and production
Iivo Vehviläinen, a Professor of Practice at Aalto University School of Business, specialises in energy markets. He now explains the delicate balance between electricity production and consumption.
Festive season watchlist: Recordings of Aalto events
Aalto Ahaa, Tähtitiistai and Founder Talks are examples of our event series organised in 2025. The recordings are available: pick your favorite topic or watch them all.
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