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Aalto strong in international outlook in Times Higher Education ranking
Aalto University ranked among the top 250 in the world
Marcus Wallenberg Prize to Professor Herbert Sixta for the development of Sustainable wood-based textile fibres
The 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Professor Herbert Sixta and Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen for the development and use of novel ionic liquids to process wood biomass into high-performance textile fibres.
An AI model reveals how the body’s defence system recognises skin cancer
The artificial intelligence model could be utilized to enable more effective care for skin cancer patients and could lead to similar breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of other cancers.
Oasis of Radical Wellbeing has opened a TikTok channel for Aalto students and for the whole Aalto community
Follow us on TikTok: @aaltowellbeing
Master's studies in Biotechnology provide a strong theoretical basis for Dinara's research
Dinara Bozzhigitova works at VTT, in an enzyme and material biotechnology research team. In autumn 2022, she started her Master's studies in Biotechnology at the School of Chemical Engineering. Dinara's goal is to gain a more thorough understanding of the theory behind her work, and to help develop new, sustainable technologies.
Aalto University proudly clinches bronze in the CEMS schools’ student feedback
The School of Business’s experienced CEMS team supports students throughout their study programme
Aalto University Junior Technology Club for 5th-6th graders in November
In the technology club, students will learn about programming, code games and build devices that can be programmed with electronic components. The first session will be held on 1 November and the registration is open. The primary language of instruction is Finnish.
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.’
Procrastination - what is it and what to do about it?
Procrastination, delaying, postponing... What is it and what to do if it disturbs you?
The School of Business is funding projects that foster and encourage diversity, inclusivity and equality
Aalto BIZ Case Development Center and Root to Rise project received EDI funding
Hybrid Stage now in action
The Hybrid Stage pilot project has started on Harald Herlin Learning Center’s K-floor, serving the Aalto University community and its extended network of partners.
Deep technology solves global challenges - Aalto University is a great growth platform for deep tech companies
Deep tech companies that got their start at Aalto University include IQM, ICEYE, Ioncell and Mustekala.
Blow the whistle on energy guzzlers on the campus of Aalto University!
Significant energy saving measures have been taken on the campus for several years, but now we also need your help
Aalto University aims at a 15 per cent annual energy saving
The impacts of the measures, targeted at the university buildings, will be monitored for a period of 12 months, after which the next steps will be agreed upon
New decaying wood artwork on the Otaniemi campus
The piece enhances, among other things, the versatility of campus nature
Ultrasound provides medical needles new functions - can be used to deliver genes
The technology of medical needles has not changed dramatically in 150 years. In his doctoral research, Emanuele Perra explored if nonlinear ultrasound can be used to overcome the limitations of currently used medical needles, such as the pain experienced by patients, inaccuracy and variable quality of needle samples.
The Association of Process Engineering Students, Prosessiteekkarit ry, invited Dean Kristiina Kruus to become an honorary member
The Association of Process Engineering Students (Prosessiteekkarit ry, PT) of the School of Chemical Engineering is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion it has invited Kristiina Kruus, Dean of the School, to become its first honorary member.
Juha Jouhki, Aalto University alumni and experienced investor: “Studying is a process, not a project”
Juha Jouhki's family business supports Aalto because top-level research is key to Finnish companies’ worldwide prestige.
Ministry of the Interior: One in three Ukrainians wants to stay in Finland while many are uncertain about the future
The results were analysed by doctoral researcher Anastasiya Koptsyukh from the School of Business and visiting researcher Arseniy Svynarenko from the Finnish Youth Research Society
