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Is battery recycling environmentally friendly?
Researchers conduct life-cycle assessment to determine the actual carbon footprint of battery recycling
Recycling of batteries and responsible raw materials are Finland's asset - A major project enhanced cooperation within the battery sector
The two-year BATCircle consortium led by Aalto University has produced a lot of new research on battery recycling and raw materials and strengthened the cooperation within the sector
Contribute to the New European Bauhaus initiative this Spring
We all have the possibility to contribute to the EU’s Green Deal pilots and agenda during Spring 2021. 
Five new Marie Curie fellows join Aalto
The prestigious research grants supports international researchers to travel abroad to work.
Aalto University endowment provided EUR 36 million to fund education and research
The university takes steps towards carbon-neutral endowment portfolio.
Aalto University’s academic results and international recognition maintained momentum in 2020
The university was able to promptly adjust to the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Technology Industries of Finland to donate one million euros to universities
Aalto University to receive a share of EUR 100 000.
Universities organise entrance examinations with strict safety arrangements
The majority of entrance examinations will be held in May–June. Changes to the manner of administering the examinations are made onlyif required by regulations issued by the authorities.
The H2020 project of the European University Alliance Unite! officially launched
Aalto University and the other 6 partner universities will develop a joint Research&Innovation agenda in synergy with their education dimension contributing to the European Research Area together with the European Education Area
Academic co-operation on the boreal forest belt launched to accelerate innovation and adoption of bio-based solutions
University of British Columbia (UBC), Aalto University and VTT are joining their strong expertise on bio-based materials by launching the Boreal Alliance. The collaboration is realized via the Finnish FinnCERES Flagship and the BioProducts Institute at UBC.
This is Aalto – Catch up on what’s happening at our university
Watch the 50-minute video on how we tackle major global challenges at Aalto University.
Aalto is a partner in the New European Bauhaus initiative
The EU initiative imagines future ways of living by combining design, culture, social inclusion, science and technology.
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Digital
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Digital
Call opening: 6.4.21 / Final-submission: 12.5.21
Call opening: 6.4.21 / Final-submission: 12.5.21
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Manufacturing
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Manufacturing
Call opening: 1.3.21 / Call deadline: 14.5.21
Call opening: 1.3.21 / Call deadline: 14.5.21
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Raw Materials
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Raw Materials
Call opening: 11.3.21 / Call deadline: 1.9.21
Call opening: 11.3.21 / Call deadline: 1.9.21
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Urban Mobility
Call for proposals 2022 / Innovation / EIT Raw Materials
Call opening: 18.3.21 / Call deadline: end of May 21
Call opening: 18.3.21 / Call deadline: end of May 21
Finnish universities join forces to train 5G experts
FITech universities are using a million euros in funding to launch expert training in 5G technology.
Researchers watch anti-cancer drug release from DNA nanostructures in real time
Findings provide insights into tunable drug delivery and new design paradigms of DNA-based drug-carriers
Renewable fuel made from biorefinery residues
Lignin-based automotive and aviation fuels are one step closer to market as a new EU-funded project aims to develop new production methods for lignin-based transport fuels.
