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Aalto University Summer School launches Climate, Health and Architecture as an online course for summer 2022
The Climate, Health and Architecture summer course offers an evidence-based, clear and factual introduction to climate change and its relationship to human activities, built environment and health.
Unite! supports the manifesto for the future of universities in Europe
The Manifesto presents students鈥 ideas on the future of Higher Education in Europe, as well as recommendations to make European universities more in line with their expectations.
Hundred years of joy of music
The Polytech Orchestra plays great pieces in a large group, and everyone can join in
Professor Emeritus Herbert Sixta: 鈥淭he most important task of a professor is to educate young people, to help them build their career鈥
After an extensive career in academia and the forest-based industries, Professor Herbert Sixta has retired. Having worked in Austria for 25 years, Sixta arrived 黑料网 in 2007, where his research in biorefineries helped create, among other things, the Ioncell process, a technology that turns used textiles, pulp, and paper into new textile fibres sustainably and without chemicals.
Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Foundation grants awarded for 2022
The foundation awarded five grants for 2022, worth 鈧17 000 in total.
Factory Otaniemi salad bar opens 4 April
Factory Otaniemi salad bar opens on Monday 4 April 2022. The salad bar is located in connection with the Factory Otaniemi buffet restaurant in startup hub A Grid (Otakaari 5) on the ground floor of the G wing with a view over Ossinlampi.
More than 12 000 applicants in joint application to Finnish and Swedish degree programmes
Applicants鈥 interest in Aalto University鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 programmes remains strong.
Power outage impacted activities in Otaniemi 30 March
The problem was fixed and power returned at around 13
Future-led Learning podcast, EPS 9: Kristiina M盲kel盲 on teaching competence assessment and EDI
Riikka Evans interviews provost Kristiina M盲kel盲.
The Rule of Two helps making spaces sound better
Researchers developed the new acoustic measurement technique in a room with more acoustic combinations than there are ants on Earth.
Alumnus Kron Rexhepi: The most important work life skills are curiosity and the willingness to learn new things
School of Business alumnus Kron Rexhepi followed his interests to pursue a career in data analytics. The networks formed at the School and the programming courses he took helped him to find an inspiring job where he could utilize his previous experience in both consulting and data.
Researchers join forces with companies to develop low-carbon industrial production
Aalto University, the University of Oulu, and VTT, together with seven companies are searching for ways to reduce the environmental impact of industrial production, and for measures that can be combined in an environmentally responsible brand strategy.
Aalto University and Tampere University launch a digital pathway pilot for international students鈥
The universities offer a pathway programme in science and technology to attract international students to apply to study in Finland.
Charlotte Zborowski and Pedro Silva start as Data Agents at the School of Chemical Engineering
Aalto research data management network has two new members, Charlotte Zborowski and Pedro Silva. Their aim is to support data management practices at the School of Chemical Engineering.
43% responded to the 2022 AllWell? survey!
The survey was sent to all second-year bachelor鈥檚 degree students and first-year master鈥檚 degree students at Aalto University. This year, their total number was approximately 4,700. About 43% of them took the survey. AllWell warmly thanks all of them!
Graduation ceremony returns to campus
After a long period of virtual events, the School of Engineering held a traditional, in-person graduation event on 16 March.
Sustainable Campus Event drew crowds to A Grid
In the spirit of Earth Hour, the Sustainable Campus team organized the Sustainable Campus event on March 24, 2022 at A Grid. The theme of the event this time was natural biodiversity and the dialogue between man and nature.
Viruses in the air? Researchers study how air cleaning devices, masks, and UV light reduce risk of infection
The project is aimed at finding workable and cost-effective ways to protect offices.
Aalto Digital Creatives has launched Art & Tech Open Call for a development grant for creative industry projects
Find out more about the open call at the Art & Tech Open Call Demo Day event on Friday 8.4.2022 at Roihupelto Studios.
Warm toes and a warm mind 鈥 knit a pair of new Aalto socks for yourself or your loved ones!
Wool socks are used in Finland all year round. Would you like to knit some logo socks or a pair of pattern socks? Or perhaps both?
