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New Academy Projects to be launched in September
New Academy Projects funded by the Academy of Finland involve expertise from all six Aalto schools

Nearly 20 million euros for research
The Academy of Finland funding brings nine new posts as Academy Research Fellow, 15 new Postdoctoral Researchers and 24 new Academy Projects ɫɫÀ² University.

Finland continues to lead battery metals and recycling research
As demand for batteries increases, the need to find solutions is urgent.

Meet the data expert: Eeva Savolainen
Information specialist Eeva Savolainen participates in the research data support services of Aalto University as a member of Open Science and ACRIS team. Article series Meet the data expert introduces service personnel specialized in research data management support.

Aalto University rises to 112th in the world in QS Ranking
Aalto is 63rd worldwide in research impact.

Shopping centre A Blanc opens in Otaniemi during summer
Designed by Alvar Aalto, the building previously known as Otaniemi’s old shopping centre, currently shopping centre A Blanc, was modernised to serve diverse business operations with respect to its historical value.

A story on battery recycling in HS Vision
Our professor Tanja Kallio was interviewed as an expert in HS Vision.

Meet the data expert: Maria Rehbinder
Senior legal counsel Maria Rehbinder advises on the legal issues related to use of research data containing personal data. Article series Meet the data expert introduces service personnel specialized in research data management support.

The pedestrian and cycling route in front of shopping center A Bloc will be closed
Light rail construction work is underway in front of shopping center A Bloc.

A student centre will be built as a joint meeting place for Aalto University students
The building, to be built at the heart of the campus, will be implemented as a joint effort by student organisations and the university.

ShanghaiRanking: Aalto University ranks in top 100 worldwide in ten academic subjects
Business Administration, Management, Marine/Ocean Engineering and Telecommunication Engineering were the best performers among Aalto’s subjects.

Tuomas Auvinen: Radical creativity as culture
Creativity is experimenting, and therefore a valuable skill for us all to master in a constantly changing and complex world. Radical creativity does not appear overnight, but we can build capabilities for it, says Dean Tuomas Auvinen.

Meet the data expert: Ilari Lähteenmäki
As IT solution owner, Ilari Lähteenmäki is responsible for that Aalto has good IT systems available to manage research data. Article series Meet the data expert introduces service personnel specialized in research data management support.

Ecofriendly chemicals can actually improve mineral processing
Nontoxic and biodegradable cellulose-based compound accelerates the mineral separation processes and reduces the use of other chemicals
Lucie Hradecká starts as Information Specialist in Research Services
Lucie Hradecká works in Open Science and ACRIS team.

Best practices for enhancing internationalization through virtual exchange discussed at the Unite! Staff Week
The week-long training focusing on virtual exchange was organized in February 2021 to promote internationalization between the seven universities in the Unite! network.

One euro for every student—how should Aalto University spend it? Submit your ideas by 30.5.2021
This year, Aalto University is trying something new: Inviting students to decide how to use 12 000 euros of the university budget.

Low level of education the clearest common feature behind payment defaults
Payment defaults are also more frequent among families with children and the recently divorced and their accumulation is common especially among young people and those with credit card and instalment payment debt, according to a recent study.

Aalto University emphasises sustainable development and publishes appointments
Jussi Impiö appointed to lead sustainable development activities as Head of Sustainable Solutions and Katja Rönkkö appointed as Senior Communications Specialist.
