School news
Aalto University’s Communication Services re-organised – four units to provide services going forward
The goal of the new organisation is to strengthen Aalto’s societal impact and clarify the structure of communication services.
Staff Week: Engaging the public with science and technology through effective communication
Wrocław University of Science and Technology welcomes researchers and academic staff to the International Staff Week on 12-16 May 2025.
Prevent unnecessary fire alarms
Use a timer to heat microwave food and do not burn candles. Kindly, read the checklist on how to prevent unnecessary fire alarms.
Chemical engineering student Ella Haravuori combines bioproduct development and food sciences
Ella Haravuori studies chemical engineering at Aalto University and food sciences at the University of Helsinki. Ella is particularly interested in biobased packaging materials that can replace plastics in food packaging.
Welcome ʵ Studios Open House event in Marsio on 14 March
Explore Marsio's studio and event facilities and take part in demos of the research infra. Register on the events page.
Researchers create gel that can self-heal like human skin
Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate this high stiffness or natural skin’s self-healing properties, but not both. Now, a team of researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth are the first to develop a hydrogel with a unique structure that overcomes earlier limitations, opening the door to applications such as drug delivery, wound healing, soft robotics sensors and artificial skin.
Ministry to formulate a new vision for higher education and research
Aaltonians are invited to participate in the preparations
President of the Republic of Finland awards the Medal of Honour to Professor Kari Laasonen, Professor Markus Linder and Financial Manager Pirjo Muukkonen
Three people have been awarded the President of the Republic's Medal of Honour at the School of Chemical Engineering.
Tanja Suokas is the new Head of Finance at the School of Chemical Engineering
Tanja Suokas, MBA, is the new Head of Finance at the School of Chemical Engineering. Suokas, who took up her post in February, has ten years of experience in financial management.
Aalto Creatives launches Art & Tech Open Call '25 development grant for creative industry projects
The Art & Tech Open Call seeks applications from artists and creatives who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible with technology.
Radical creativity online course reached 10,000 registrants
By practicing creativity, you develop the skills and mindset needed to overcome obstacles and solve various challenges.
Scientific and Artistic Advisory Boards offer praise and proposals for development
The visits of the advisory boards focused particularly on discussing with the schools and departments – explore the report
Olli-Pekka Pentjärvi develops biorefining technologies: “With chemical engineering skills, I can influence industrial environmental issues.”
Studies in chemical engineering led Olli-Pekka Pentjärvi to launch a new biorefinery plant that produces bioethanol from bamboo to reduce transport emissions. Olli-Pekka's work is to scale biorefining technologies to an industrial scale. Chemical engineering provided Olli-Pekka with extensive tools and networks for solving industrial environmental issues.
Grants from the Finnish Cultural Foundation for science and art
A total of 37 individuals or groups from Aalto University received grants for science or art
Call for proposals: Internal seed funding from Aalto Networking Platform available
Aalto's internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. Deadline for proposals is 1st of April 2025.
Cyber security and data protection increasingly relevant – update your skills!
Complete the updated courses by the end of the year
Aalto University stops posting on X and moves content to other channels
The university has opened an account on Bluesky, where Aalto can be found with the handle @aalto.fi.
Studies in chemical engineering led Nenne Nordström to emission monitoring: "I have learned that attitude is everything”
Studies in chemical engineering led Nenne Nordström to emission monitoring: "I have learned that attitude is everything”
Collaborative workshop on innovation for a more versatile use of space
ACRE and Aalto University are participating in the EU co-funded JAVIST project, which is developing and innovating shared spaces on campus.
