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Chemical Engineering Meets Sustainability: Aalto's Collaborative Approach
At Aalto, we meaningfully integrate solutions for sustainability into existing courses using teamwork, co-creation, and co-teaching.Â
Why compliance with export control and sanctions laws matters
Compliance with export control and sanctions, universities help maintain a secure and thriving global academic environment
Impact on academic personnel and visitors
The effect of export control and sanction laws varies for individuals based on their roles and fields.
Export control and sanctions - tools and templates for assessment and licensing
Here are some tools and templates for enabling you to assess the situation and a list of people to contact when you need help.
US export control and sanction legislation
Aalto community members managing US regulated items must respect any export restrictions and seek advice if needed.
EU sanctions programs
Sanction laws prohibit transferring particular items or resources to certain individuals or organizations, including technical assistance to sanctioned items.
End-use and end-user control
As part of adhering to export control and sanctions regulation, vigilance is always important when collaborating with partners, especially for unfamiliar entities or in new collaborations.
Catch-all control and cyber-surveillance items
Regulation on on catch-all and cyber-surveillance situations is more stringent than regulation applicable on dual-use items in general.
Provision of technical assistance under EU Dual-Use Regulation
The provision of technical assistance related to dual-use items is controlled under the EU Dual-Use Regulation. Required licenses can depend on whether the dual-use items are presumed to be intended for military end-uses or weapons of mass destruction.
Exemptions from export license requirements (De-controls)
Certain exemptions (de-controls) apply to various activities at the University, removing the need for an export license.
Oasis blog: Empowering Futures: Reflections on Dr. Otto Scharmer's Lecture
What should we students strive for in life? Read the Wellbeing Ambassador Arttu Pahta's blog post on Dr. Otto Scharmer's lecture.
Building socially sustainable academic communities
Social sustainability in academic communities requires leading from the future. Its foundation is a vision that encompasses inclusivity, diversity, wellbeing and the power of social interactions.
Designs for a Cooler Planet 2023 – Exhibitions
What don't we see even though we should – or could? Explore the exhibitions of Designs for a Cooler Planet 2023 to discover what Aalto students and researchers should be made visible.
Architect Annikki Paasikivi legacy gift has a significant impact on numerous student generations
Architect Annikki Paasikivi Scholarship Fund operates actively at Aalto University. Every year, dozens of scholarships are awarded to students of architecture from the fund established in the 1950s.
Chemistry research methods and new materials explored in summer student projects
Five summer students contributed to research projects in the Bioproduct Chemistry group in 2023, gaining experience and skills in research techniques, and materials identification and characterization.