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Contribute to the New European Bauhaus initiative this Spring
We all have the possibility to contribute to the EU’s Green Deal pilots and agenda during Spring 2021. 
Aalto is a partner in the New European Bauhaus initiative
The EU initiative imagines future ways of living by combining design, culture, social inclusion, science and technology.
2020 Highlights and Dean's Awards on the School of Engineering Dean's Coffee
Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio and Samuel Cross, pioneers for challenge-based education received the 2020 Award for Achievements in Teaching.
Associate Professor Matti Kummu understands the importance of water in all life
From being a young researcher in a development project in Cambodia to being an Associate Professor at Aalto, Matti Kummu has had an impact on not just on research, but also on his colleagues as a researcher, teacher and mentor in the field of water resources.
Eliisa Lotsari appointed assistant professor of water engineering
Lotsari will reinforce water engineering teaching and research in the fields of water resources engineering and hydraulic engineering while also expanding its scope to cover the challenges of northern river environments.
Aalto innovation piloted in new circular economy district of Helsingborg
In the unique method phosphorus is collected from waste water through coagulation while a membrane is used to separate nitrogen, resulting in end products that can be used as fertiliser.
Meet the data agent: Mika Jalava
Data agent Mika Jalava encourages researchers to good research data management. "It's easier than you think. If you bite the bullet and learn even the basics about the best practices, you'll find it's often more about what you want to do rather than what you have to do!" In this article series Aalto University data agents, researchers and experts experienced in research data management are introduced.
Professor Matti Kummu: How to provide enough sustainable food for all?
'Countries have different opportunities to reach sustainability in food supply, but a global U-turn is needed', he emphasises.
Food export restrictions by a few countries could skyrocket global food crop prices
Global shocks such as COVID-19 call for improved political decisions and accountability to secure food for everyone
Nominate a winner for the 2020 Dean's Service Award - Deadline extended!
Submit your nomination by 2 February 2021.
Installation Talks of seven new tenured professors of the School of Engineering
Our new Associate & Full level tenure track professors tell us about their research on short videos.
Four smart city pilot projects start in January 2021
Altogether 71 ideas were proposed to the international challenge for smart cities.Â
Jani Romanoff appointed vice dean at the School of EngineeringÂ
Romanoff is a highly accomplished teacher and developer of teaching.
Make your proposal for the School of Engineering Award for Achievements in Teaching 2020
The award may be presented to one teacher or teacher group.
Newly appointed Adjunct Professor Nora Sillanpää studies urban stormwater
D.Sc. (Tech.) Nora Sillanpää has been named Adjunct Professor at the Aalto University School of Engineering from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2025.
Academy of Finland funding for research into securing Finland's food supplyÂ
Professor Matti Kummu considers it important for Finland to prepare for future disruptions in the global food system and develops measures for improving the resilience in the face of such disruptions. Â
Real estate in service of crisis management – Academy of Finland grants funding to enhance crisis preparednessÂ
'The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated the impact real estate and the built environment have on our wellbeing in a crisis', says Assistant Professor Saija Toivonen. Â
Changes to access control during 7.12. - check your access tokens and set a PIN code
Access for students and staff to the university’s special zones will change during Monday 7.12. Remember to go through your tokens and check your PIN code.
Aalto ENG Dean's strategy coffee presentations
The slides presented on the Dean's strategy coffee on 23 Nov 2020 can be downloaded here.
School of Engineering students break Dean's List recordÂ
Despite the coronavirus epidemic, a record number of students made the School of Engineering Dean's List in the academic year 2019–2020.Â
