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Jussi Nikander appointed chair of the Finnish University Network for Geoinformatics FIUGINET
The network serves as a forum for Finnish collaboration in university-level geoinformatics research, teaching and societal impact.
Elina Karvonen appointed development manager at the School of Engineering
Karvonen is specialised in the administration and management of higher education and is working on a doctoral dissertation at the University of Tampere.
Student graduation event goes virtual
The coronavirus pandemic has altered the everyday lives of students and is also affecting celebrations: traditional graduation ceremonies have had to be held virtually.
3D city models can serve hundreds of purposes
3D City models can be used in map applications, urban planning, virtual events and as a starting point for various other applications. At Aalto University, research into the topic has focused on ways to use city models in the Capital Region and on applying new 3D mapping technologies to the modelling of cities.
The School of Engineering requests applications for the position of Vice Dean, responsible for research
Please, send applications or nominations by email by April 25, 2021.
School of Engineering seeks new vice dean
The School of Engineering is looking for vice dean for research, for a term beginning on 1 August 2021.
What makes a city happy? Professori Marketta Kyttä in BBC interview
Smooth daily life is one way, said Professor Kyttä when she spoke to the BBC on what makes Finnish cities special.
Contribute to the New European Bauhaus initiative this Spring
We all have the possibility to contribute to the EU’s Green Deal pilots and agenda during Spring 2021. 
Aalto is a partner in the New European Bauhaus initiative
The EU initiative imagines future ways of living by combining design, culture, social inclusion, science and technology.
2020 Highlights and Dean's Awards on the School of Engineering Dean's Coffee
Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio and Samuel Cross, pioneers for challenge-based education received the 2020 Award for Achievements in Teaching.
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.
Eliisa Lotsari appointed assistant professor of water engineering
Lotsari will reinforce water engineering teaching and research in the fields of water resources engineering and hydraulic engineering while also expanding its scope to cover the challenges of northern river environments.
Aalto innovation piloted in new circular economy district of Helsingborg
In the unique method phosphorus is collected from waste water through coagulation while a membrane is used to separate nitrogen, resulting in end products that can be used as fertiliser.
Meet the data agent: Mika Jalava
Data agent Mika Jalava encourages researchers to good research data management. "It's easier than you think. If you bite the bullet and learn even the basics about the best practices, you'll find it's often more about what you want to do rather than what you have to do!" In this article series Aalto University data agents, researchers and experts experienced in research data management are introduced.
Professor Matti Kummu: How to provide enough sustainable food for all?
'Countries have different opportunities to reach sustainability in food supply, but a global U-turn is needed', he emphasises.
Food export restrictions by a few countries could skyrocket global food crop prices
Global shocks such as COVID-19 call for improved political decisions and accountability to secure food for everyone
Nominate a winner for the 2020 Dean's Service Award - Deadline extended!
Submit your nomination by 2 February 2021.
Installation Talks of seven new tenured professors of the School of Engineering
Our new Associate & Full level tenure track professors tell us about their research on short videos.
Four smart city pilot projects start in January 2021
Altogether 71 ideas were proposed to the international challenge for smart cities.Â
Jani Romanoff appointed vice dean at the School of EngineeringÂ
Romanoff is a highly accomplished teacher and developer of teaching.
