School news
Meri Mänty moved from Rovaniemi and has enjoyed her time in Aalto: ”Otaniemi is a world of its own”
Meri Mänty, a second year student in Aalto University, moved to the capital region from Rovaniemi in July 2022. Meri, who is especially interested in chemistry and materials, quickly found her way in the student community of Aalto.
Meristä Otaniemen kampus vaikutti aluksi isolta ja vieraalta, mutta punatiilisten rakennusten seassa kulkiessa paikat tulivat äkkiä tutuiksi.
Meristä Otaniemen kampus vaikutti aluksi isolta ja vieraalta, mutta punatiilisten rakennusten seassa kulkiessa paikat tulivat äkkiä tutuiksi.
Aalto University as a pioneer in sustainable mobility
Aalto University aims to be among the pioneers of sustainable mobility. The sustainable mobility action plan drawn up in cooperation with the entire community lays the foundation for the development of the campus.
Welcome to the Aalto CHEM autumn party!
Warmly welcome ʵ CHEM Autumn party on Thursday 31st August 2023 to join together to meet all new and old colleagues (Lecture hall 1, Aalto CHEM downstairs lobby) at 2 PM.
From Light to Motion: Shaping surfaces with light
Multifunctional Materials Design group: A quantitative study that leads to a more precise control of the photoactive surface
Reprogramming the shape of virus capsids could advance biomedicine
DNA origami nanostructures can be moulded into defined shapes
The news about the keynote lectures at ITICAT2023
The news about the keynote lectures of ITICAT2023 have been published.
Adrián Gutiérrez Cruz: Specialising in semiconductor industry will open doors for future career opportunities
This summer, student Adrián Gutiérrez Cruz is working at the Organic Electronics research group. Since his background is primarily related to material science and chemistry, he is particularly interested in gaining experience and knowledge in the electronic aspects of the semiconductor technology field.
KotiCharge EV charging point pilot starts at the Otaniemi campus
Piloting a new type of charging solution offers a spot market pricing based charging of electric cars and participation in the development of new technology and services. The KotiCharge charging point is located in the parking lot at Sähkömiehentie 4.
Emil Stråka: It’s interesting to see physicists and chemists complement each other’s expertise
'It’s interesting to see how physicists and chemists can be looking at the same system, and yet arrive at very different conclusions, questions, and results. In LIBER Center of Excellence, you can see the expertise from different disciplines.'
Aalto University admits 2044 new students to Finnish, Swedish bachelor’s programmes
Over 12 600 in Finland's spring joint application procedure in March.
Student Niko Lindh: The importance of semiconductor technology is emphasised from the beginning of studies
Niko Lindh, who is studying in the Functional Materials major, will be working in a research group at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science during the summer. He believes that the experience in research work will be beneficial for his future career.
Pauliina Ilmonen: The scientific community is like my second family
'The moment when the new doctors receive the hats is the one that gets me particularly emotional. There is plenty of work behind each new doctoral degree and that work has a huge societal impact.'
Aalto University ranks #1 in Finland in QS Ranking
Overall Aalto rises to 109th worldwide and is ranked 39th in employer outcomes
Board brings international dimension ʵ fundraising
The Fundraising Advisory Board, established by Aalto University in 2022, provides advice and assistance for creating networks to find potential new donors
Survey on diversity and inclusion, peer network and Pride events
Each of us can participate in promoting diversity and inclusion in our everyday lives – find below some topical tips
Dean's summer letter 2023
Before we all start our summer holidays I would like to reflect on the beginning of the year and recall some highlights.
Aalto University recruiting vice president for research
The vice president is appointed for a five-year term
Summer party for newcomers and buddies was all about sharing onboarding experiences and solving escape rooms challenges
An Aalto 'buddy' is a new employee’s colleague who supports them settling inʵ. The first-ever summer party for newcomers and buddies took place on June 6 at the Trap Factory. All the newcomers of 2022 and their buddies were invited, and around 50 attended the event.
President's letter 21 June 2023 – Enjoy the summer by doing the things you like
'I want to thank each and every one of you for your invaluable input this spring and wish you a relaxing summer', says President Ilkka Niemelä.
