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A Joint Workshop on Sustainability in Materials and Manufacturing
A three-day workshop in December joined two research groups from Aalto University and the Technical University of Munich.
Dean’s Christmas letter
As the year is ending, I would like to share with you a couple of highlights of the year. Once again, we have carried out world-class research and teaching. Our students have continued building their competences in various fields of chemical engineering, material science, chemistry, bio- and circular economy.
The December letter from Learning Services has been sent to students at the School of Engineering in week 51
A Study Affairs Newsletter has been published and sent to students with ongoing studies at the School of Engineering by e-mail in week 51
Learn business communication at Aalto Open University
Register for Mastering influence in business communication course by 9 January 2023 at 23.59.
Campus info screens included in energy saving actions
As a part of the energy saving actions, pylons will be on only during the buildings' opening hours.
Virtual reality game to objectively detect ADHD
A virtual reality game offers an objective assessment of attention deficit disorders and may lead to an improved therapeutic approach
Finance backbone renewal moves forward - the new integrated solution to replace current financial systems was chosen
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP will replace current systems like Rondo and Halli in 2024
The Creative Europe project ‘Urban Travel Machines’ explores the potential of immersive technologies for storytelling
Three art universities come together to create digitally visualized slam poetry festivals
across Europe.
across Europe.
Coping with darkness: tips from eight Aaltonians
The darkest day of the year is getting closer. Eight Aaltonians tell what they think of darkness and also light.
Fusion energy will save our future? True or false: Five claims about fusion power
A breakthrough in fusion energy production was achieved last week when, for the first time ever, the fusion reactions in a small fuel pellet yielded more energy than the pellet had absorbed. We asked our researchers, Taina Kurki-Suonio and Eero Hirvijoki, about five claims related to fusion.
Scientists use machine learning to gain unprecedented view of small molecules
A new tool to identify small molecules offers benefits for diagnostics, drug discovery and fundamental research.
In memoriam Professor of Practice Mikhail Balakshin
Professor of Practice Mikhail Balakshin passed away at his home after a long illness on November 27, 2022. He was Professor of Lignin Chemistry at the Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering beginning in 2018.
Riku Vahala has been appointed as the new CEO of the Finnish Water Utilities Association
He will start his new position on June 1, 2023.
Season’s Greetings 2022 from Petri Suomala
Read Petri Suomala’s, Vice President for Education, season’s greetings for teachers.
Update on the Master’s programmes’ portfolio renewal in the School of Chemical Engineering (autumn 2024)
Message from CHEM Vice Dean for Education Jouni Paltakari
Summer School alum story: "Nordic Biomaterials is ideal for getting inspiration and new ideas for projects"
Nordic Biomaterials by CHEMARTS inspires students to combine design and material science for new cellulose-driven concepts and ideas.
Alumnus Michael Hanf: Finland provides a great place to live and work
‘Helsinki caught my attention as it was different from the typical locations my fellow students selected.’ says Michael Hanf who came to do exchange studies at the then Helsinki School of Economics in the end of 1990s. After that he has been working in Finland and Germany and currently is the co-founder of Taival Advisory, helping clients to consider sustainability and circularity in their strategic decision making.
Heli Rekula appointed Vice Dean at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Heli Rekula's area of responsibility is art and creative practices.
Yrjö Jahnsson Foundation Science Award to two doctors of development economics with long careers
Ritva Reinikka and Pertti Haaparanta share the Lifetime Achievement Award
School of Electrical Engineering Dean's Christmas letter 2022
Dean Jyri Hämäläinen's Christmas letter to the School of Electrical Engineering.
