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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.
Publication of Master's theses information in Aalto's research portal delayed
Publication of Master's theses information in Aalto's research portal delayed
Summer School Teacher Interview: Creating impact with the Managing Diversity and Inclusion summer course
This summer, Aalto University Summer School is launching a new course called Managing Diversity and Inclusion, exploring practices and challenges associated with diversity and inclusion within organisational settings. We spoke with course instructor Linyu Liu to learn more about what students can expect.
Aalto EE Selected to Deliver Continuous Education to Enhance Green Transition Investments
The aim of the Service Center for Continuous Learning and Employment education is to support the implementation of green transition investments and the development of related skills and competencies.
Summer courses at DTU Summer University in Denmark
Aalto's engineering students can apply to complete summer courses at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Summer University.
Summer School Teacher Interview: How can businesses make decisions that minimize harm to human rights?
This summer, Aalto University Summer Schools offers a new summer course on Responsible Business Conduct, where students will learn about corporate social responsibility and business ethics in crisis contexts. We spoke with course teacher Daria Nagaivska to hear more about the content of the summer course.
Summer School Teacher Interview: Nature has to be more present in our design decisions
Emīlija Veselova is teaching the new summer course Designing with Nature for Sustainability at Aalto University Summer School this August. Now, she explains why neglecting nature can have a harmful impact on design in society.
Summer School Teacher Interview: ‘My dream is for participants to leave the course happier than when they started’
Ashish Thapliyal teaches the brand new summer course by Aalto University Summer School; Happiness Science from Finland. We had a chat with Ashish to find out whether happiness can truly be taught.
Languages, culture and communication courses in period IV
The Language Centre offers a wide range of courses in period IV.
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”
Sisu student homepage to be upgraded
Sisu’s current homepage for students will be revamped in the spring.
Extension application fees in 2025
The €50 processing fee for extension applications is in effect as of 1 January 2025. Extension applications will be available on Sisu in March, and payment can be made through Paytrail.
Internship opportunities in Singapore
Apply for internship in Singapore (bachelor/master/doctoral). Application period ends 31.3.2025
Aalto graduates to receive e-diplomas as of August 2025 – What will change?
Aalto is switching to e-diplomas in August 2025, bringing easy access, eco-friendliness and other benefits.
Cooking open science! Course for doctoral students, postdocs and faculty in March
A fun and engaging way to learn open science practices.
Suzanne Innes-Stubb: Building bridges between the university and business communities
As Executive in Residence, Innes-Stubb wants to educate students to become ambassadors for ethics and compliance.
Supporting your study wellbeing, February 2025
Dear student! Remember that Aalto University provides various services to support your study ability and wellbeing. For more information, please see our current services.
Aalto University Open University's summer courses for degree students
Attending degree students can participate to some of Aalto Open University's courses free of charge during summer 2025.
Are you interested in adding courses from another university to your degree? Answer the survey in Finnish and win an iPad!
Answer the survey organized by the Digivision 2030 project by February 12, 2025, and you could win an iPad. The survey is conducted in Finnish.
