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Kalevala Koru Cultural Foundation grants EUR 164 000 for doctoral thesis work
The grant will promote issues of sustainable development in design.
Renewable fuel made from biorefinery residues
Lignin-based automotive and aviation fuels are one step closer to market as a new EU-funded project aims to develop new production methods for lignin-based transport fuels.
Alumna Hanna Hovi: Meaningfulness in working life is extremely important
'For me, meaningfulness comes from the fact, that I feel that I am doing good things that change the world for the better in small steps, but also from the various encounters and atmosphere I create in my workplace every day,' says our finance alumna Hanna Hovi, who currently works as the Director of Mental Health Services at Mehiläinen.
The potential of urban green spaces in climate change mitigation
Aalto University is involved in the CO-CARBON research project, which seeks ways to integrate the carbon sequestration of green spaces in urban planning and decision-making.
'A valuable and meaningful task' – alumni from 20 different countries attended the Alumni Agents kick-off
By becoming an Alumni Agent, you will find a meaningful way to create an impact in our community.
Hilti becomes a Premium Partner of the School of Business
The partnership agreement was made for three years.
Associate Professor Matti Kummu understands the importance of water in all life
From being a young researcher in a development project in Cambodia to being an Associate Professor at Aalto, Matti Kummu has had an impact on not just on research, but also on his colleagues as a researcher, teacher and mentor in the field of water resources.
School of Business donor stories: Mika Koskinen
The high level of teaching has always been our School’s strength and competitive advantage. All courses were without exception interesting and of high standard. Although I have made my career outside of business, my studies in business have helped me enormously in the operational environment of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
School of Business donor stories: Seija Goldstein
'As I graduated from the Helsinki School of Economics, I could not have expected in my wildest dreams that I would end my career as a nationally recognized expert in regional publishing – in the United States!'
Towards carbon-neutrality in metal production – new €18 million project to develop solutions for reducing CO2 emissions
Metal processing industry has the greatest greenhouse gas reduction potential of Finland's manufacturing industries. Joint project between companies and universities is a significant step towards carbon-neutral metal production.
My Kauppis Memory: The Department of Languages and Communication went on a quality trip to Brussels
‘Our Department was selected as a Centre of Excellence.’
Artificial intelligence for dementia prevention
AI-Mind is a 5-year project funded by Horizon 2020, with the goal of facilitating a paradigm shift in clinical practice of mild cognitive impairment. A team of Aalto University and HUS Helsinki University Hospital researchers are involved in the project
My Kauppis Memory: ‘Viikkotiedote, Friday Post, Business School Post: this ‘beloved child’ has many names’
‘People tend to like the internal newsletter.’
Lecturers’ career system renewed
Career path and advancement criteria now harmonised in all Aalto Schools, providing equal advancement opportunities for all Aalto lecturers.
Alumnus Patrick Lees: Any working experience is valuable both on a social and career perspective
The career of Patrick Lees, School of Business Mikkeli Campus alumnus, took an unexpected turn early on and led him to work with renewable energies. “Small details and timing can have a significant impact on your career, and I urge not to be too fixed with your career plan.”
Aalto University establishes a unique professorship in ownership
The professorship, established with donated funds, promotes high-quality academic research and teaching as well as Finnish ownership expertise and the culture of ownership.
Everyone from directors to team members can help to create an inclusive organisation
There are many forms of diversity in our society. For example, gender, ethnicity, ability or educational background should be reflected in organisations from start-ups to multinational corporations or NGOs to academia.
My Kauppis Memory: ‘Organising the photo archive proved to be excellent orientation’
‘I took over the photo archive.’
Maire Syrjäkari has promoted pedagogical expertise since the early days of Aalto
University pedagogics expert Maire Syrjäkari believes that the environment and the positive and open atmosphere of the School of Engineering enable and support the development of teaching communally.
