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Online course “Wood products and processes” starts 27.2.2023
Learn 100% online the links between wood product properties and typical applications in the living environment.
Online course “Wood material science” starts 10.1.2023
Learn 100% online how the structure of wood affects its physical and mechanical properties.
Additional measures are needed to manage the use of electric scooters
According to a recent report, Finland should consider age, speed and alcohol limits for the use of electric scooters and other means of micromobility.
Virtual Reality in education - Workshop series to start
Are you interested in learning how to get extra visual boost on your teaching or getting that wow effect in demonstrating a special site or a location in your application?
Gary Marquis was awarded Honorary Doctorate
Riga Technical University recognised Gary Marquis for his work in advancing cooperation between RTU and Aalto University.
Energy market expert Jaakko Jääskeläinen has been appointed Professor of Practice
'I will provide tools for the next generation of energy market experts to solve real-world challenges arising from the energy transition,’ says Jääskeläinen.
Urban planning in an intersection of a thousand wishes
How can we make a city flourish when one resident hopes for more forests and another wants parking lots? Data and keen listening can help, say urban planners and researchers.
Construction industry influencer Maija Jokela has been named School of Engineering Alumna of the Year 2022
’Sustainable development and energy efficiency are at the heart of planning in construction projects. Together with Aalto University, we are working to make strides in these themes as well.’
Rock engineering expert Topias Siren has been appointed Professor of Practice at Aalto University
‘I’ll bring students a lot of lessons from working life to be combined with theoretical knowledge,’ promises Topias Siren.
Changes to animal feed could supply food for one billion people
Livestock and fish could be fed more agricultural by-products, freeing up food for people
Meyer Turku inaugurates sponsored lecture hall in Otaniemi
The Meyer Turku lecture hall is the first sponsored lecture hall on the premises of the School of Engineering.
The innovators of the Bachelor's Programme in Engineering were awarded at the Day One
Aalto University's 2022 Education Impact award has been awarded to Vice Dean Jani Romanoff and his team.
Professor appointments at the School of Engineering
President Ilkka Niemelä promoted Vice Dean Jani Romanoff as Full Professor.
Self-direction increases the well-being of teams and their members
According to research, the opportunity to influence the way work is done increases people's well-being. In the joint project of Aalto and the Finnish Work Environment Fund, it is investigated whether the same also works in teams.
More than 400 young people start engineering studies in the new bachelor's majors of the School of Engineering
The total number of applicants to the bachelor's degree majors at the School of Engineering clearly increased from previous years. Female applicants were especially interested in the Sustainable Communities major, which focuses on changes in the built environment.
Teaching and Research infrastructure – Aalto University School of Engineering
Creating sustainable solutions requires up-to-date infrastructure. School of Engineering has cutting-edge infrastructure for research, teaching and innovation, including unique, nationally significant research facilities.
Ilkka Tomperi has been appointed as Professor of Practice in Real Estate Investment at Aalto University
'The real estate industry and the field of real estate investment are in a transition phase, which makes the task especially interesting', says Ilkka Tomperi.
Susa Eräranta has been appointed Professor of Practice in new land use planning practices
'The future of cities is constantly being influenced by planning, the effects of which will extend for decades to come,'
Mirjam Bilker-Koivula has been appointed Professor of Practice at Aalto University
The gravity expert brings her expertise and cooperation network ʵ's students.
