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Heikki Holmberg, School of Electrical Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2023: The semiconductor industry is a sector of the future
The Alumnus of the Year appreciates his institute and has only noticed the value of the know-how acquired during the studies in working life.
Gabriele Del Brenna uses the skills learned at Aalto in his work as an Acoustic Designer
'Finland is a unique place, and great for student life,' says Gabriele Del Brenna. In this interview, he talks about his experiences in acoustics and audio technology studies and gives his tips for international experts to find employment after graduation.
911±¬ÁÏÍø and Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus Oy explored new ways to recycle discarded books
What should we do with discarded books which paper quality and ink composition vary greatly? The study showed that processing discarded books into textiles is possible, but it turned out to be costly with its own environmental impact.
Esteemed mergers and acquisitions expert visited Aalto
Ted Rouse was a speaker at the first Aalto M&A Forum in October 2023. Rouse is an advisory partner working at Bain & Company in London, with extensive experience in corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Biochar is a step towards a more lush and sustainable city
911±¬ÁÏÍø is part of the City of Helsinki’s biochar project that is looking for ways to improve carbon sequestration, create circular waste systems and make urban vegetation thrive.
Alumna Emilia Perttu: 'I had the courage to follow my dreams and put in the effort for what interested me'
Our alumna, Emilia Perttu has always known she wanted to work in the field of technology and innovation. Through her studies she started to search for a career path that suited her. Eventually, her efforts paid off, and today she works as a lead UI/UX designer at the hybrid agency Nitro.
Nordic Five Tech annual student union summit strengthens Nordic collaboration
The two-day event focused on strengthening Nordic student union collaboration among leading technical universities.
Applications now open to Aalto International Talent Program – initiative brings companies and international students together through group mentoring
Applications to Aalto International Talent Program are now open - The programme brings together international students and Finnish companies through group mentoring
Mantė Žygelytė: Some things are more about the journey than the goal
'The tiny reminders made me question myself: what am I doing here? What is my purpose here? Back then, the office was not ready to welcome me. It was scary to admit openly that I don’t feel included, and I needed someone to recognize that and stand behind me.'
Beware of Las Vegas marriages, advises a mergers and acquisitions professor
Mergers and acquisitions are a powerful strategic tool to take a company in a new direction, says Professor Thomas Keil.
Apply for seed funding to create collaborative activities with students from other Unite! universities
Get up to 20 000 Euros for a collaborative project. Deadline for applications is 15 December, 2023.
Esa Vesmanen and Akira Minagawa awarded for the best table light of the year in Athens
The Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum Architecture and Design of the Year awards were presented in Athens on 6 October 2023. Esa Vesmasen and Akira Minagawa's Sieni table light is a fusion of Finnish and Japanese design, creating a captivating blend of cultural influences and design philosophies.
Remember to apply for internal seed funding latest 15 October
Aalto internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. The internal funding call closes 15th of October 2023.
The ninth Economic Defence Course analysed the Government Programme
A welfare society cannot survive without innovations and successful business activities. This is why the objectives and measures to improve the operating conditions of companies that were outlined in the Government Programme must be successful.
Digital twin for optimizing the carbon balance in wastewater treatment
Researchers at Aalto are creating a digital model for automatic continuous predictive process simulations supporting wastewater treatment plant operation in a new project called DIGICARBA. The proposed digital tool will have a wastewater treatment process model connected to continuous data transmission from the Helsinki wastewater treatment plant.
HUS performs the first biopsy in human with an ultrasonic medical needle developed at Aalto
The Aalto researchers developed a novel needle instrument that concentrates ultrasound energy at the needle tip to improve sample collection.
Internship in Denmark: as toy designer at LEGO Group
Teamwork and a playful attitude inspired Joona Järvinen, MA student of Collaborative and Industrial Design.
What does it take to build a Blended Intensive Programme?
Program manager Marcela Acosta shares her experience in planning and organising the Unite! Summer School.
Finnish and American researchers prepare grounds for transatlantic collaboration in smart mobility
Finnish and American researchers deepen transatlantic smart mobility collaboration via FARIA network, exploring key topics and opportunities.
Paavo Penttilä awarded Hayashi Jisuke Award for 2022
The Cellulose Society of Japan has awarded Paavo Penttilä the Hayashi Jisuke award for outstanding international achievements in the field of cellulose research. The award was officially bestowed at a special ceremony held last week at the International Cellulose Conference ICC2022+1 in Hiroshima, Japan.
