Collaboration news
Professor Maarit Karppinen has been invited to join an International Science Organisation
Maarit Karppinen has been invited as a member of the Belgian science organisation called Academy of Sciences (EURASC). The organisation has committees in different fields, of which the Chemistry Committee is one.
New quality award will be given to teams of top experts who change Aalto over the long term
The new 鈥楢alto Pioneering Excellence Award鈥 highlights the importance of quality and excellence. The award can be applied or nominated annually by the end of May
Recycling of batteries and responsible raw materials are Finland's asset - A major project enhanced cooperation within the battery sector
The two-year BATCircle consortium led by Aalto University has produced a lot of new research on battery recycling and raw materials and strengthened the cooperation within the sector
Academic co-operation on the boreal forest belt launched to accelerate innovation and adoption of bio-based solutions
University of British Columbia (UBC), Aalto University and VTT are joining their strong expertise on bio-based materials by launching the Boreal Alliance. The collaboration is realized via the Finnish FinnCERES Flagship and the BioProducts Institute at UBC.
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.
New starts at the Kemira Boot Camp
Kemira together with the School of Chemical Engineering organized a Boot Camp for the students of Aalto University.
Aalto University Bioinnovation Centre launching
Aalto University鈥檚 Bioinnovation Centre will be established with the grant amounting over 10 million euros received from Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation. Bioinnovation Centre will start its operation in 2021 by the recruitment of a professor enabled by the grant and opening the first call for the doctoral school supported by the grant.
The Academy of Finland decided on roadmap for research infrastructures
Aalto University is involved in ten research infrastructures selected for the national roadmap for 2021鈥2024, which support the university's seven research areas.
Neste and Aalto University are working together to develop cleaner traffic
Research collaboration creates, for example, new types of transportation fuels with the help of bio-based materials.
Applications now open 色色啦 International Talent Programme 鈥 initiative brings companies and international students together through group mentoring
Aalto International Talent Programme applications is now open. The programme brings together companies and international students through group mentoring.
Corporate partners are very satisfied with the collaboration with Aalto University
Our corporate partners would like to develop new models for encountering students, networking, and multidisciplinary research collaboration.
My tip for you: Remember to take breaks and calm down
Anna supports the Aalto community through different life situations and works as an expert for well-being and crisis work at Aalto University.
AVP explores new ways for true multidisciplinarity in education
By combining two existing courses, Aalto Ventures Program created a multidisciplinary experience in cosmetic product design.
Chemistry and business students developed plant-based products with Valio
A team of two Master鈥檚 students collaborated with Valio in a 6-month Aalto Thesis project.
Anu Kaukovirta has been selected as the School of Chemical Engineering's Alumnus of the Year 2020
As a sign of her significant career and role in our society, Doctor of Technology Anu Kaukovirta has been selected as the School of Chemical Engineering's Alumnus of the Year 2020. She has worked as both a researcher and a director in industry and research institutes and throughout her career has been in close contact with her school. Currently, Anu works at the Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) as Vice President of Research.
Circular Design Challenge Competition teams selected
The Circular Design Challenge Competition launched by Aalto University, Geological Survey of Finland GTK, Natural Resources Institute Luke, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE and VTT in May collected altogether 26 cross-organizational ideas. Nine teams received funding to develop their idea into a concept or proposal.
Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation granted Aalto University EUR 10.5 million to establish a bioinnovation centre
The centre will accelerate the transition to a circular economy and bioeconomy, and create opportunities for sustainable economic growth in Finland.
Welcome home, alumni!
Each of the 100,000 Aalto alumni is as welcome to the Aalto community as they were on their very first day.
UPM offers 10 000 surgical masks to the School of Chemical Engineering
UPM has actively acquired face masks due to the COVID-19 epidemic, and also contributed them to purposes of general interest. 鈥淭he School of Chemical Engineering educates professionals in the fields of sustainable use of natural resources and new materials, and therefore contributing to the continuation of teaching is important to UPM,鈥 says Pirkko Harrela, Executive Vice President, Stakeholder Relations, UPM.
How to get companies in the metal industry more employees and more students for the master鈥檚 degree programme?
鈥楾he great thing about this cooperation is that everyone wins,鈥 said Ari Jokilaakso, Professor of metallurgy.
