School news
Experiment with AI safely – here’s how to get started
AI is advancing rapidly. Experiment boldly, but responsibly.
Miika Mattinen has been appointed as Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
PhD Miika Mattinen has been appointed as a five-year fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science as of 1 September 2026. The field of the professorship is Chemistries and Processes for Sustainable Microelectronics.
Bio-based materials pave the way for safer construction
The FireSafe project is exploring how renewable materials can meet the demands of modern construction without compromising fire safety or indoor air quality.
Keep in touch: a friend book for building your student network
A student team designed a friend book for Aalto University Shop to help students build contacts and make connections.
Teacher: boost students’ employability and wellbeing by reporting corporate collaboration on your courses
Please add details of company and organisational collaboration on your courses in the course syllabus in MyCourses
Applications open: Aalto Creatives pre-incubator autumn 2026
The next Aalto Creatives pre-incubator starts in September. Applications close on 7 September. Join the info event on 27 August to hear from alumni and meet the Aalto Creatives team.
Studies for staff offered by the Open University and FITech
The Open University and FITech Network University offer free studies for the staff of Aalto University. All staff members of Aalto University are welcome to participate in the courses.
Schedule your autumn 2026 My Dialogues conversation
Check out these key tips for having a quality 1-1 discussion.
Aalto University admitted 2126 new students to BSc programmes taught in Finnish or in Swedish
New students were also selected through the open university pathway and transfer application
Paula Nybergh É«É«À²s to innovation activities of Aalto's Bioinnovation Center
Our alumna, Paula Nybergh, with a Licentiate of Science (Technology) and an honorary Doctor of Science (Technology), has made a significant donation to support the innovation activities of the Bioinnovation Center.
Erdal Aydin has been appointed as a fixed term Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
PhD Erdal Aydin has been appointed as a five year fixed-term Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering as of 1 September 2026. The field of the professorship is Control and Automation of Chemical Processes.
Aalto University ranks 126th in the world in QS World University Rankings
Aalto performs best in the employment outcomes and sustainability indicators.
School of Chemical Engineering – Dean’s summer letter 2026
Dear Colleagues,
As we approach the summer holidays, I would like to take a moment to look back on the first half of the year and revisit some of the key highlights from across our School.
As we approach the summer holidays, I would like to take a moment to look back on the first half of the year and revisit some of the key highlights from across our School.
When atoms begin to dance – At Aalto University, metallurgy became choreography
On the Dance Metallurgy pilot course, copper ions were given movement and a face. When a metal essential to the green transition stepped onto the dance floor, chemical phenomena that often seem intimidating opened up in an entirely new way.
President’s letter 16 June 2026 – Positive signs around us
‘The economy is showing several positive signals’, notes Ilkka Niemelä
Charles Cai has been appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
PhD Charles Cai has been appointed as tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems as of 1 August 2026. The field of the professorship is Sustainable Bioproducts and Processes.
President Ilkka Niemelä explains what the new vision for higher education and research means for Finland and Aalto
Aalto has the capability and the will to act as a trailblazer in implementing the vision.
Strong results from the Research Council’s winter call
A total of 54 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellow or Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland. The total funding awarded É«É«À² University amounts to 33.2 million euros.
Aalto University’s solutions at the New European Bauhaus Festival support the EU’s ambition to become world leader in circular economy
Aalto University presented several different circular economy solutions at The European Commission’s New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels. The event brought together leading names in EU policymaking, researchers, designers and grassroots actors from across Europe to shape a more sustainable future.
Iina Vaajamo appointed to a five-year fixed-term Assistant Professorship at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DSc. (tech.) Iina Vaajamo has been appointed to a five-year fixed-term position as Assistant Professor in the tenure track system at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering effective 1. September 2026. The field of the professorship is pyrometallurgy.
