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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 T枚枚l枚
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'

Aalto in 2022: Perpetual motion machine, The Wardrobe of the Future, Antarctica expedition and more
This year has been another feast of science and art. The latest research was rapidly used by decision-makers as well, for example in the energy crisis.

From processing metals to recycling batteries - Aalto University and Boliden work together to strengthen top expertise in metallurgy
Competence in metallurgy is needed as the energy transition increases the demand for metals, and the reuse of materials requires new competence.

Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel
President Ilkka Niemel盲 is among 15 Aalto employees to receive decoration by the President of Finland. Congratulations!

Quality together 鈥 University supports open access in science and research
Support, training and information available for researchers on open science practices

Online course 鈥淲ood products and processes鈥 starts 27.2.2023
Learn 100% online the links between wood product properties and typical applications in the living environment.

Online course 鈥淲ood material science鈥 starts 10.1.2023
Learn 100% online how the structure of wood affects its physical and mechanical properties.

Jaana Vapaavuori: From dancer to researcher
Professor of functional nanomaterials would like to combine technology and art in her research.

President Ilkka Niemel盲 appointed as Unite! Vice President
Unite! European University Alliance will strengthen its leadership with two new Vice Presidents. Aalto University is one of the nine partner universities in the alliance founded in 2019. Unite! is building a new European university model.

Call for applications for Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors is now open
Kristallikukkia peilisaleissa 鈥搆urssi - MS-E1000 Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors: Mathematics meets Art and Architecture - on avoin kaikille kandiopiskelijoista tohtorikoulutettaviin, matematiikan ja tekniikan aloista taiteisiin, muotoiluun, arkkitehtuuriin ja kemiasta liiketoimintaan. Kurssille otetaan korkeintaan 50 opiskelijaa motivaatiokirjeiden perusteella, ja haku on auki 10.1.2023 saakka. Kurssi on 15 opintopisteen suuruinen, ja se j盲rjestet盲盲n joka toinen vuosi.

Opening hours of campus buildings at the turn of the year 2022
Buildings on Otaniemi campus and in T枚枚l枚 have reduced opening hours at the turn of the year 2022-23.

Preparing for rolling blackouts at the Otaniemi campus
We aim to communicate about possible blackouts in advance

Are you a mobile university member? Read more and help us come up with ideas for a more mobile everyday life at the university!
The aim of the project is to promote the mobility of personnel and the formation of a physically active workday and operating culture as part of the new hybrid everyday life.

Make your research or project visible to the public and decision-makers: Application for Designs for a Cooler Planet 2023 now open
Our theme is Invisible 鈥 what don't we see even though we should? We're bringing together the most radically creative projects and work from our Aalto community, so come along!

Elizaveta wants to improve people鈥檚 lives through biotechnology
In autumn 2022, Elizaveta Sidorova began her Master鈥檚 studies at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering. After working with cell biology and bioproducts in the past, she is now exploring the field of biotechnology and looking forward to doing work that can have a genuinely positive impact on people鈥檚 lives.

What will we be wearing in the future?
Aalto University has been invited to showcase its sustainable textile and fashion solutions at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Meishan Lin wants to start a company that can benefit humanity
Meishan Lin鈥檚 dream is to start a cancer research and drug discovery company. She is currently completing the second year of her Bachelor鈥檚 studies at Aalto University, School of Chemical Engineering.

Pressure ulcers take up to 500 million euros in healthcare expenditures each year 鈥 research team develops cushion cover that warns of budding wound
Research team presents prototype of sheet-like smart cover for wheelchair cushions today at HUS STOP Pressure Ulcer Day
