School news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1184153/feed News listing en Rodrigo Serna-Guerrero appointed Dean of the Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering /en/news/rodrigo-serna-guerrero-appointed-dean-of-the-aalto-university-school-of-chemical-engineering Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:47:37 +0000 Anitta Pirnes 1376777 at /en Serna-Guerrero will start his five-year term on 1 December 2026 Appointments Tummaan pukuun pukeutunut henkilö nojaa kaiteeseen valoisassa tilassa, kasvot sumeina Board appointed Rodrigo Serna-Guerrero as Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering /en/news/board-appointed-rodrigo-serna-guerrero-as-dean-of-the-school-of-chemical-engineering Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:38:34 +0000 Anitta Pirnes 1376775 at /en The Aalto University Board convened on 4–5 June 2026 University Tummaan pukuun pukeutunut henkilö nojaa kaiteeseen valoisassa tilassa, kasvot sumeina From theory to practice: students enhance an accessible MRI scanner /en/news/from-theory-to-practice-students-enhance-an-accessible-mri-scanner Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:32:51 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1375992 at /en Master’s students Teemu Rauha and Elias Viitanen designed new filters for an accessible magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, aiming to reduce interference and improve image quality. The technology, developed within a research project, could one day accelerate diagnoses of conditions such as stroke. Studies Kaksi opiskelijaa mittaa pientä piirilevyä harmailla laboratoriolaitteilla pöydän ääressä Low-tech solution for a 6G problem: Metacrystal panels offer cheap way to guide wireless signals around corners /en/news/low-tech-solution-for-a-6g-problem-metacrystal-panels-offer-cheap-way-to-guide-wireless-signals Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:29:59 +0000 Anonymous 1375589 at /en Metacrystal panels are affordable 3D-printed devices that passively guide radio waves around physical barriers. Press releases Metakidepaneeli ohjaa langatonta verkkoa sisäkatossa olevasta reitittimestä kulman takana olevan käyttäjän tarpeeseen. A unique joint effort – Aalto University receives EUR 9 million in donations to accelerate the energy transition /en/news/a-unique-joint-effort-aalto-university-receives-eur-9-million-in-donations-to-accelerate-the-energy Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:11:34 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1376294 at /en Donations from ABB, Fortum, St1 and the Walter Ahlström Foundation will be used to establish new professorships. At the same time, the donations support the establishment of Aalto University House of Energy Transition. Research & Art Ilmakuva modernista kampuksesta, punatiilirakennuksia, raitiotiekiskoja ja puita aurinkoisena päivänä Keys to growth: How the energy transition is making oil obsolete /en/news/keys-to-growth-how-the-energy-transition-is-making-oil-obsolete Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:19:37 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1376293 at /en The transition to clean energy is a societal transformation on the same scale as digitalisation, and Finland has many strengths to support it, says professor Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, who leads Aalto University’s new competence centre, House of Energy Transition. Research & Art Henkilö valkoisessa laboratoriotakissa seisoo kirkkaassa laboratoriossa laitteiden keskellä ABB donates EUR 1.5 million to Aalto University to accelerate the energy transition /en/news/abb-donates-eur-15-million-to-aalto-university-to-accelerate-the-energy-transition Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:20:55 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1376290 at /en The donation will support the new competence centre, House of Energy Transition. Press releases Kuusi aikuista poseeraa siisteissä vaatteissa tiilirakennuksen ja kampusalueen ulkopuolella The process for travel grant applications related to study trips will change as of 24 August 2026 /en/news/the-process-for-travel-grant-applications-related-to-study-trips-will-change-as-of-24-august-2026 Fri, 29 May 2026 03:40:46 +0000 Marjaana Lewis 1374592 at /en The study trip must be agreed with the course’s responsible teacher before applying for a grant. Services travel travelling Studies University digital Preparations for RAITEE 2027 Assessment have started /en/news/preparations-for-raitee-2027-assessment-have-started Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:02:59 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1375402 at /en RAITEE evaluates the current state and supports the long-term development of research and education Research & Art University Keltainen lankainstallaatio modernissa käytävätilassa, taustalla hahmottuu ihminen Ira Matilainen believes that engaging with diverse stories builds foundation for meaningful encounters /en/news/ira-matilainen-believes-that-engaging-with-diverse-stories-builds-foundation-for-meaningful Fri, 29 May 2026 10:17:46 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1374713 at /en In the 100 words series, the Communications Manager at the School of Electrical Engineering shares how they have promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto University Ira Matilainen Influence the Campus Vision 2050 update: mark your views on the map /en/news/influence-the-Âé¶¹´«Ã½-vision-2050-update-mark-your-views-on-the-map Thu, 28 May 2026 14:49:13 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1374577 at /en What do you want our Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to be in 2050? We’ll be collecting ideas for the update over the coming months. Tell us what you think! Campus University Two people having a picnic on a blanket with a laptop, bags, and food in a park with trees and grass. Aalto University involved in four research projects selected for funding in Business Finland’s major call /en/news/aalto-university-involved-in-four-research-projects-selected-for-funding-in-business-finlands-major Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:58:19 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1375256 at /en The Rise to Challenge projects will develop AI-powered decision-making in healthcare, signal technology to scale up quantum information processing, higher-precision imaging technology and quantum computing applied to bio and DNA data. Research & Art University Aalto University researchers at work in the laboratory Open access article quotas estimated to run out during autumn 2026 /en/news/open-access-article-quotas-estimated-to-run-out-during-autumn-2026 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:32:01 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1375259 at /en Elsevier, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and Emerald article quotas are estimated to run out during autumn 2026. Research & Art Aalto yellow pen The Programme director’s handbook has been updated /en/news/the-programme-directors-handbook-has-been-updated Fri, 29 May 2026 09:50:03 +0000 Riikka Evans 1373450 at /en The Programme director’s handbook has been updated. The update brings clarity and new content to the handbook. University Kampus, ilmakuva Future of Elsevier Read & Publish agreement: What researchers need to know /en/news/future-of-elsevier-read-publish-agreement-what-researchers-need-to-know Fri, 29 May 2026 09:58:08 +0000 Katri Seitsonen 1374715 at /en National agreement with Elsevier is currently valid until the end of 2026. Research & Art Kuva: Kalle Kataila Information on the use of the premises at Maarintie 8 during fire‑damage repairs /en/news/information-on-the-use-of-the-premises-at-maarintie-8-during-fire-damage-repairs Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:54 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1374566 at /en Due to fire damage and the cleaning, airing and drying required after the firefighting operation, some of the sea-facing facilities on the first and second floors are, for the time being, closed off and out of use. We are currently assessing the extent of the damage and preparing a repair plan. Campus Incidents Maarintie 8 at Aalto University Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Trainings for OneDrive, Teams and Outlook in spring 2026! /en/news/trainings-for-onedrive-teams-and-outlook-in-spring-2026 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:19:25 +0000 Kristian Hentula 1370326 at /en Topics include OneDrive document management, best practices for Teams meetings and Outlook tips and tricks. University Four people sit at tables with laptops, in a modern workspace with blue walls and plants on shelves. Doctoral positions at Unite! universities now available in one place /en/news/doctoral-positions-at-unite-universities-now-available-in-one-place Mon, 25 May 2026 14:27:49 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1374156 at /en Unite! students searching for doctoral positions can now explore a dedicated category in the Unite! Catalogue for Students. Cooperation University Person at shared desk browsing a student course catalogue on a laptop, with plants and office supplies nearby Some facilities at Maarintie 8 are temporarily out of use /en/news/some-facilities-at-maarintie-8-are-temporarily-out-of-use Mon, 25 May 2026 08:21:49 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1374139 at /en Some facilities are out of use due to fire damage and the cleaning of residues from the firefighting operation. Incidents University Maarintie 8 at Aalto University Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Transition to hydrogen economy is a marathon, not a sprint /en/news/transition-to-hydrogen-economy-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint Wed, 13 May 2026 04:51:42 +0000 Anne Kosola 1372163 at /en During its first few years of operation, the Hydrogen Innovation Centre has built an active community around its doctoral school and launched the Inventors programme. Cooperation A group of happy people standing in front of a staircase with colorful beanbag chairs.