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Panu Sainio appointed School of Engineering technology manager
Sainio's responsibilities include the development of the school's Technical Support Services and the Aalto Works block in association with the future users of the block as well as Aalto Campus & Real Estate (ACRE).
From K-block ºÚÁÏÍø University Works
Built mostly in the 1960s, the block is now on its way to a new research and education environment, Aalto Works.
School of Engineering success story presented at Dean's Strategy Coffee
The Dean's Strategy Coffee event of the School of Engineering was held at Saha on Tuesday 21 May. The event was part of the Aalto University 3.0 strategy preparation process.
School of Engineering research groups
The dean of the school has confirmed the English, Finnish and Swedish names for the school's 13 research groups.
How can we use rivers sustainably?
Humans have long altered the natural state of rivers. Now nature’s own methods can help us to manage rivers more sustainably.
How can wastewater become a resource?
A crucial part of the circular economy, wastewater can give us essential nutrients in an environmentally friendly way.
​​​​​​​How can we conserve the natural cycle of water in cities?
Changing water circulation to resemble more the natural cycle with nature-based solutions.
€32 million funding boost for Smart Cities Research in Tallinn & Helsinki
Smart Cities Centre of Excellence to be established as a joint project between Tallinn University of Technology and Aalto University
Where is the water?
Only a fraction of the water on Earth is drinkable, so we need ways to use it smartly.
How can we eat less water?
Most of the water we consume is hidden in food production, so we need to carefully choose what we put on our plates.Â
Academic achievements of 2018 highlighted at the first Dean's Coffee of 2019
The event honoured the best teaching achievements, doctoral dissertations and publications of the past year.
Solar power seen as expensive without reason – already a viable option for one in three residential buildings
According to researchers, legal reform could spur a majority of properties to become energy producers.
Assistant Professor Matti Kummu secures €2 million ERC grant to explore sustainable ways to meet the growing food demand
The main aim is to assess globally what are the feasible opportunities to meet the future food demand with sustainable use of natural resources.
New professor of practice to promote circular economy in wastewater treatment
Anna Mikola, DSc (Tech.), has been appointed Professor of Practice at the School of Engineering in the field of municipal wastewater treatment starting 1 November 2018.
Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors course - apply now
The course is a unique opportunity to work with your hands and to build an exhibition in a group with many talents - including science.
Scientific journals are interested in a good story well told, too
International scientific publications are flooded with manuscripts. We asked Gustaf Olsson – professor emeritus and member of several editorial boards – what makes an article stand out.
Kirsi Virrantaus and Pentti Kujala continue as vice deans at School of Engineering
The area of responsibility for Professor Virrantaus is teaching and her term runs from 1 July 2018 to 31 July 2021. Professor Kujala's area of responsibility is research, and his term runs from 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2021.
QS Ranking: Aalto places 140th in the world
Aalto is #1 in Finland with regard to relative number of research citations and employer reputation.
World Challenge 2018 Finals in Finland on 27–30 August – work for a better world
Innovators are invited to develop apps that improve life on earth by utilising satellite data.
New professor of technology education inspires young people to the field of technology
Aalto University’s new Professor of Practice Maria Clavert promotes technology education from basic education to university level and teacher education.
