School news
Aalto student – New Student Guide replaces Into
Into.aalto.fi has been migrated to the Aalto.fi site, and the new Student Guide contains information and news for students
Aalto granted 18.9 million euros to strengthen its research profile
The funding will accelerate research in quantum technology, hydrogen energy and new materials
Re-evaluation of Publication Forum (JUFO) levels 2 and 3 completed
The Publication Forum (JUFO) panels decided on a total of about 1500 new upgrades to levels 2 and 3. The classification of book publishers will tighten from 2024.
The Scholars at Risk network protects researchers from harassment and violence
Aalto University is one of the founding members of SAR Finland, a section of SAR international established by the Finnish universities.
Increase your visibility by creating a profile on the national Research.fi portal (beta)
The new profile tool of Research.fi portal is open for beta access. You can choose what information you want to display in your profile from ORCID, your home organization and research outputs in Research.fi.
Unite!4Future: share your vision of the university of the future and win a trip to the Unite! Student Festival in Lisbon
Gather a team of students in Unite! universities, prepare a video with your vision of the university of the future and compete with other teams to win a participation on the Unite! Student Festival in Lisbon.
Aalto community page is now called For personnel
The change is part of the renewal, where the content aimed at students is migrated from the Into web service É«É«À².fi – follow the page to keep up to date
Two new professor appointments at the School of Chemical Engineering
Tiina Nypelö DSc (Tech) has been appointed Associate Professor and Luana Dessbesell (PhD) has been appointed Assistant Professor at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems.
Master’s programmes attracted a record number of applications
More than 12 000 applications É«É«À² University from 117 countries
President’s letter 21 December – Warm thanks for your superb work and all the best for the upcoming year!
'The approaching holiday will give us a break from the daily hustle and bustle. The priority now is to take time out for yourself, spend time with your loved ones and enjoy some rest,' says Ilkka Niemelä.
Dean’s Christmas letter
As the year is ending, I would like to share with you a couple of highlights of the year. Once again, we have carried out world-class research and teaching. Our students have continued building their competences in various fields of chemical engineering, material science, chemistry, bio- and circular economy.
Campus info screens included in energy saving actions
As a part of the energy saving actions, pylons will be on only during the buildings' opening hours.
Coping with darkness: tips from eight Aaltonians
The darkest day of the year is getting closer. Eight Aaltonians tell what they think of darkness and also light.
In memoriam Professor of Practice Mikhail Balakshin
Professor of Practice Mikhail Balakshin passed away at his home after a long illness on November 27, 2022. He was Professor of Lignin Chemistry at the Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering beginning in 2018.
Update on the Master’s programmes’ portfolio renewal in the School of Chemical Engineering (autumn 2024)
Message from CHEM Vice Dean for Education Jouni Paltakari
Board appointed vice-dean Kari Tammi as dean of School of Engineering as of 1 July 2023 and made decisions on financial matters
Board and Aalto Management Team discussed impacts of rapidly changing global security situation.
Promising results for the impacts of the energy saving campaign are available
The Aalto community started campus-wide energy saving measures in Otaniemi on 10 October 2022, and we also joined the national Down a Degree energy saving campaign. The first results of the energy saving measures are now available.
Chem Awards 2022 are chosen
The School of Chemical Engineering rewards outstanding individuals and teams during the year.
The pricing for electric car charging will be adjusted on Otaniemi campus and Aalto Töölö
The pricing for electric car charging is changing beginning from 19.12.2022. The overall increase in electricity prices affects the charging expenses as well.
Interdisciplinarity within sustainable materials and sustainability education
Master's thesis by Riia Vidgren 'Sustainability Assessments for Novel Materials in Development: Crystalline Nanocellulose from Biowaste'
