EU grants for smart materials and next generation LEDs
Three million euros grants to Assistant Professor Jaana Vapaavuori and Postdoctoral Researcher Konstantinos Daskalakis to make environmentally friendly materials
Professor Johanna Moisander to the Head of the Department of Management Studies
Rebecca Piekkari was appointed Vice Head of the same department.
Maarit Mäkelä's project receives funding from the Academy of Finland
The study aims to find out how creativity is taught in a studio environment.
Hearing loop coverage and active T-signs in lecture rooms
A hearing loop coverage maps has been installed on the walls of a total of 48 lecture rooms showing the field strength of the hearing loop. This way, we make it easier for the person using a hearing aid to find the place in the room where he or she hears best. A room that has an induction loop, has a T-sign outside the room.
Aalto strong in international outlook in the Times Higher Education ranking
Aalto University placed among the top 250 in the world.
My tip for you: Write down what kinds of activity are genuinely interesting for you
Lauri Järvilehto develops the strategy for the Aalto Ventures Program and he also teaches philosophy and start-up courses. In a new series of articles Aalto employees share tips that they have found to be useful for themselves.
Doctor's career path: Lecturer Katharina Cepa
‘I think the strongest aspect of doctoral studies at Aalto is the community.’
Six teams awarded at the opening ceremony
The impact of last spring’s exceptional situation is reflected in the work of all the awarded teams.
Alumnus Tung Hoang: Data analytics is where you can apply theories and technical knowledge in solving real business problems
Our alumnus Tung Hoang did not know much about data analytics or programming before starting the Master’s studies at the School of Business, but he then immersed himself in the field through the Business Analytics specialization area. At his current job, he now uses many of the concepts and skills he learnt during the studies, and encourages students to do their personal projects, such as programming, besides the core studies.
Interruption in water supply impacted activities on Otaniemi campus
The repairs are finished, and the water supply has returned to normal on campus.
Awards for the best thesis
The Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering, Kristiina Kruus, announced Master’s thesis and Doctoral dissertation awards 2019
President Ilkka Niemelä: ‘The battered economy does not need a return to the old; it needs a transformation, built anew on the foundation of sustainable development’
Minister of Science and Culture Annika Saarikko and Chair of the Aalto University Student Union Olli Kesseli also spoke at the academic year opening. The opening ceremony was held online.
Visa Koivunen appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor
Professor of Signal Processing Visa Koivunen was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor at the opening ceremony of the academic year. The title is granted to a professor whose scientific merits are exceptionally significant.
Lean workshops made it possible to go through a large entity of services
Jessica Sinikoski: lean methods were used to create a real product that actually benefits end users.
Sponsored lecture halls provide companies and communities with daily visibility on campus
Sponsored lecture halls have long been one of the forms of cooperation with companies.
Campus restaurants are opening their doors
Many of the campus student and lunch restaurants open their doors at the turn of August and September.
Students examined leadership at Alma Media
The project also surveyed employees' dedication to their work and emotional commitment to the organisation.
Electronic expense reimbursement form for Aalto University guests will be available from 1.9.2020
The personal and bank account details of the university's guests as well as the data and receipts of the travel expenses will be collected only with the electronic expense reimbursement form starting from 1.9.2020.
Nurturing the passion for research - Interviewing Associate Professor Ali Tehrani
Associate professor Ali Tehrani, who works at Aalto University's School of Chemical Engineering Bioproducts and Biosystems Department, has an impressive background in textile research already before joining Aalto. And he also enjoys guiding and supporting his students in their research and careers.
Revolutionising the bio-based industry
An interview of the new Professor of Practice Juha Lipponen from the School of Chemical Engineering.
