News
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.
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.
Apply for grants from the Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Fund - deadline 31 January 2023
Grants will be admitted in recognition of studies completed either in the field of bridge engineering or structural engineering and building physics, or as support for postgraduate studies in these fields.
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.
Virtual Reality in education - Workshop series to start
Are you interested in learning how to get extra visual boost on your teaching or getting that wow effect in demonstrating a special site or a location in your application?
Gary Marquis was awarded Honorary Doctorate
Riga Technical University recognised Gary Marquis for his work in advancing cooperation between RTU and Aalto University.
Professor Leena Korkiala-Tanttu awarded the Pikku-Tömppä
A versatile background, good knowledge of design and construction processes, and the ability to combine high-level scientific expertise with practical engineering expertise were the reasons behind the award.
Energy market expert Jaakko Jääskeläinen has been appointed Professor of Practice
'I will provide tools for the next generation of energy market experts to solve real-world challenges arising from the energy transition,’ says Jääskeläinen.
26 kg of film plastic waste is generated in the construction of one apartment building – a new, free tool helps with recycling
For the first time, researchers at Aalto University examined how much film plastics is produced in the construction of apartment blocks.
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.’
Rock engineering expert Topias Siren has been appointed Professor of Practice at Aalto University
‘I’ll bring students a lot of lessons from working life to be combined with theoretical knowledge,’ promises Topias Siren.
Meyer Turku inaugurates sponsored lecture hall in Otaniemi
The Meyer Turku lecture hall is the first sponsored lecture hall on the premises of the School of Engineering.
The innovators of the Bachelor's Programme in Engineering were awarded at the Day One
Aalto University's 2022 Education Impact award has been awarded to Vice Dean Jani Romanoff and his team.
Professor appointments at the School of Engineering
President Ilkka Niemelä promoted Vice Dean Jani Romanoff as Full Professor.
Online course “Forests, wood, and carbon†starts 5.9.2022
You may follow the course independently whenever it is suitable for you during period I.
Self-direction increases the well-being of teams and their members
According to research, the opportunity to influence the way work is done increases people's well-being. In the joint project of Aalto and the Finnish Work Environment Fund, it is investigated whether the same also works in teams.
More than 400 young people start engineering studies in the new bachelor's majors of the School of Engineering
The total number of applicants to the bachelor's degree majors at the School of Engineering clearly increased from previous years. Female applicants were especially interested in the Sustainable Communities major, which focuses on changes in the built environment.
Teaching and Research infrastructure – Aalto University School of Engineering
Creating sustainable solutions requires up-to-date infrastructure. School of Engineering has cutting-edge infrastructure for research, teaching and innovation, including unique, nationally significant research facilities.
