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Doctoral research seeks textile dyes from nature and bioproduction side streams
Aalto University and the Natural Resources Institute Finland are developing bio-based textile dyes.
South Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation and Aalto University Lifewide Learning exchange experiences on lifelong education
The Aalto University Lifewide Learning team were honoured to host the South Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation on Aalto University campus in May 2024.
Excellent cooperation to find opportunities for the FIDA regulation for OP Financial Group
Aalto University School of Business collaborated with OP Financial Group in a student project on exploring EU FIDA regulation opportunities
Donor story – Helena Hyvönen: ‘The world is built together, without silos’
Helena Hyvönen has had a long career as Professor of Textile Art, Rector and Dean at the University of Art and Design Helsinki and later Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes it is important for the field to have a vibrant community of designers. The designers also have a lot to offer to the university.
Aalto strategic initiative Aalto Online Learning - Online Hybrid Lab is actively creating new opportunities for learners.
The goal of the alliance between Tec de Monterrey, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Aalto University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), and Zhejiang University is to unite cyber and physical worlds to provide immersive and interactive learning experiences.
Collaboration with Aalto brings significant financial benefits to Neste
As a result of the collaboration, Neste is now using digital tools in its fuel research alongside traditional testing.
Towards the transition from the academic world to the professional world
Accounting Masters students had the opportunity to tackle real-life business challenges in the CAPSTONE course in accounting
Civil Engineering invites companies to participate in future development work
A stakeholder event organized by the Department of Civil Engineering has already become a spring tradition. Civil Engineering Day was held on April 25 in Dipoli Otaniemi.
Seed funding available to boost collaboration between Aalto, KU Leuven and University of Helsinki
Aalto University, KU Leuven and the University of Helsinki launch the 2nd exploratory seed funding call to explore research collaboration possibilities. The funding call is open until 10 September 2024.
Preserving intangible cultural heritage through immersive XR experiences
Aalto University’s Department of Art and Media is coordinating a European wide project on preserving intangible cultural heritage and using it to address societal challenges with the help of immersive XR environments.
The well-being of the world's children was in focus in the competition of the BI course
Ten student teams analyzed world child data and presented their findings to the jury
A peek into research on electrospinning of Functional Polysaccharide Derivatives
We had the honour of hosting a guest speaker, researcher Issei Otsuka, from the University of Grenoble Alpes at our ‘Coffee and Science’ event. Dr. Otsuka is visiting Finland on Researcher Short Mobility program which is aimed for the establishment of scientific partnerships between France and Finland.
Nokian Tyres donates EUR 200,000 to the School of Business
The donation is targeted to be used as Nokian Tyres and Jukka Moisio scholarships for masters students going on exchange programs abroad
Aalto University student attended the European Student Assembly
The European Student Assembly gives students a public voice providing policy recommendations to the EC.
Get to know us: Assistant Professor Ville Miikkulainen
Miikkulainen most recently worked as University Lecturer at Aalto University.
Alum Anton Jantunen: 'In my role, analytical skills, a comprehensive understanding of complex concepts, and the ability to see connections are especially useful.'
Anton Jantunen's journey led him from major consulting firms and startups to working in Nairobi at the UN Sanitation and Hygiene Fund, which aims to improve access to safe sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health products and services. Jantunen works with innovative financing models for the fund.
Vesa Kemppainen: ‘An important quality in working life is an interest in new things’
Alum story: Art Director at Fiskars Group Vesa Kemppainen believes that creativity and the ability to make creative decisions are important skills in working life.
New leadership of the Department of Bioproducts and biosystems
Professori Lauri Rautkari on nimitetty laitosjohtajaksi ja professorit Tiina Nypelö ja Mauri Kostiainen varalaitosjohtajiksi Biotuotteiden ja biotekniikan laitokselle ajalle 1.5.2024-31.12.2025.
Teamwork First-Aid Kit supports students in project-based courses
This online resource offers tools to support student teams throughout project courses.
Camilla Hollanti elected as a member of Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
Camilla Hollanti leads a prominent research group on applications of algebra and number theory. The central topic of her research is to apply the methods of algebra and number theory to problems encountered in communication systems. Applications include wireless security and secure distributed computation.
