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New academic collaboration between cities and universities brings research knowledge to decision-making
In the projects of the Kaupunkivaikutus collaboration, researchers are investigating urban nature as a means of climate adaptation, weighted-curriculum education and needs-based funding in comprehensive school, the impact of rail transport on people and businesses, and traffic disruptions.
Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony
All Aaltonians are welcome 鈥 no registration required!
Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Foundation grants awarded for 2024
In 2024, the foundation awarded four grants, worth 19 500 euros in total.
School of Engineering awards for 2024
The awards were presented during the school's annual review event.
Online course on Wood Mechanics starts 24.2.2025
Learn 100% online about the engineering potential of wood as a complex natural material.
Training to support research offered in AI, ethics, data management, software 鈥 register now
New topics included! Registrations for spring 2025 are open.
Apply now: Unite! Visiting Professorship Program at TU Darmstadt
TuDa is looking for experienced postdocs as visiting professors for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Business Finland Rise to Challenge call: Aalto internal deadline for 鈥淚ntention to Apply鈥 10.2.2025
Business Finland's new Rise to Challenge call will close on the 31st of March 2025. The Aalto internal deadline is on the 10th of February 2025 by which an 鈥淚ntention to Apply鈥 must be submitted internally (see below).
New invention for rock stress monitoring - Could revolutionise mining safety and efficiency
The method makes it possible to monitor rock stress in real time. It can help prevent and anticipate cave-ins and improve mining efficiency.
Four new Professors appointed in the School of Engineering
Professors of Practice Katja T盲htinen and Assistant Professors Jan Akmal, Magda Posani, and Jenni Partanen were appointed to the career path of professors during August-October 2024.
Last chance to nominate for 2024 Aalto University Open Science Award
The deadline for submissions is 3 Dec, 2024.
Apply for grants from the Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Fund - deadline 31 January 2025
Grants will be admitted in recognition of studies completed either in the field of bridge engineering or structural engineering and building physics, or as support for postgraduate studies in these fields.
Oskari Vilamo Fund awarded the best theses on building trade
The Oskari Vilamo fund, which is part of the Business Education fund, awarded the best doctoral theses and diploma theses in November. Two doctoral dissertations and six master's thesis were awarded in Aalto University.
Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen receives TEK鈥檚 and TFiF鈥檚 best dissertation award
The doctoral thesis written by Doctor of Science in Technology Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen improves the recovery of nutrients from wastewater and bringing them to market.
New open access agreement with The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Aalto University has signed a new open access agreement with ASME.
In the future Lammi manufactures only low-carbon products 鈥 research work behind the change
This autumn, Lammin Betoni switched to manufacturing only low-carbon concrete products. The move was preceded by an extensive national LOIKKA research project lasting more than two years.
Researchers develop first carbon-negative binder material - Significant impact on emissions from infra building
Researchers have developed a binder material that can replace carbon-intensive cement
Shaking up Tech welcomes high school students to campuses in January
The keynote speaker this time is neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen. The purpose of the event is to introduce the field of technology to underrepresented groups.
Helsinki Capital Region Research Collaboration: Research funding for Impact Assessment Research for the years 2024-2028
The City of Helsinki, the City of Espoo, the City of Vantaa and the University of Helsinki and Aalto University have agreed to implement a scientific cooperation for the development of the Helsinki Capital Region in 2024-2028. Funding is now available for the period 2025-2027.
