School news
President’s letter 21 December – Warm thanks for your superb work and all the best for the upcoming year!
'The approaching holiday will give us a break from the daily hustle and bustle. The priority now is to take time out for yourself, spend time with your loved ones and enjoy some rest,' says Ilkka Niemelä.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Board appointed vice-dean Kari Tammi as dean of School of Engineering as of 1 July 2023 and made decisions on financial matters
Board and Aalto Management Team discussed impacts of rapidly changing global security situation.
Promising results for the impacts of the energy saving campaign are available
The Aalto community started Âé¶ą´«Ă˝-wide energy saving measures in Otaniemi on 10 October 2022, and we also joined the national Down a Degree energy saving campaign. The first results of the energy saving measures are now available.
Chem Awards 2022 are chosen
The School of Chemical Engineering rewards outstanding individuals and teams during the year.
The pricing for electric car charging will be adjusted on Otaniemi Âé¶ą´«Ă˝ and Aalto Töölö
The pricing for electric car charging is changing beginning from 19.12.2022. The overall increase in electricity prices affects the charging expenses as well.
Interdisciplinarity within sustainable materials and sustainability education
Master's thesis by Riia Vidgren 'Sustainability Assessments for Novel Materials in Development: Crystalline Nanocellulose from Biowaste'
Aalto in 2022: Perpetual motion machine, The Wardrobe of the Future, Antarctica expedition and more
This year has been another feast of science and art. The latest research was rapidly used by decision-makers as well, for example in the energy crisis.
Microsoft Azure event for researchers and teachers on 9 December
Join us at the Computer Science building lobby and lecture hall T6 on 9 December and hear about Microsoft Azure's possibilities in research and learning.
From processing metals to recycling batteries - Aalto University and Boliden work together to strengthen top expertise in metallurgy
Competence in metallurgy is needed as the energy transition increases the demand for metals, and the reuse of materials requires new competence.
Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel
President Ilkka Niemelä is among 15 Aalto employees to receive decoration by the President of Finland. Congratulations!
Quality together – University supports open access in science and research
Support, training and information available for researchers on open science practices
Online course “Wood material science” starts 10.1.2023
Learn 100% online how the structure of wood affects its physical and mechanical properties.
Online course “Wood products and processes” starts 27.2.2023
Learn 100% online the links between wood product properties and typical applications in the living environment.
Jaana Vapaavuori: From dancer to researcher
Professor of functional nanomaterials would like to combine technology and art in her research.
President Ilkka Niemelä appointed as Unite! Vice President
Unite! European University Alliance will strengthen its leadership with two new Vice Presidents. Aalto University is one of the nine partner universities in the alliance founded in 2019. Unite! is building a new European university model.