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FITech's Turku project ended – the level of learning and co-operation between universities increased
The project covered 609 courses and more than 20,200 course participations.
Semiconductor sector summer jobs open in research groups
The growth of the semiconductor sector and its investments in Finland are also increasing the need for skilled personnel. Thanks to a donation from four semiconductor companies Picosun, an Applied Materials Company, Okmetic, Murata, and KYOCERA Tikitin. 911±¬ÁÏÍø will offer exciting summer jobs in the School of Electrical Engineering and the School of Chemical Engineering in the summer of 2023. Semi-Summer 2023 Programme will provide an opportunity to gain the skills needed in a growing and international field.
Remember to apply for Internal Seed Funding before February 17
Aalto Internal Seed Funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. The call closes 17th of February 2023.
Sakari Poikkimäki is replacing harmful chemicals with enzymes: ‘We can use small biological organisms in many everyday products’
Chemical engineering alumnus Sakari Poikkimäki works as a fermentation expert at Roal Oy, a company that manufactures enzymes. Studies at 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Chemical Engineering led to a dream job where small living organisms are harnessed for good.
Iita Kejonen is involved in recycling battery metals from electric cars: ‘By working in industry, I can influence the development of the entire field’
Studies in materials science and engineering at the School of Chemical Engineering led to work with battery metals and minerals. As a Technology Manager, Iita can influence the development of responsibility in the entire automotive sector.
Risto Siilasmaa encourages students to make an impact
Aalto Alumnus Risto Siilasmaa spoke to students taking part in Aalto International Talent programme, encouraging them to make an impact in the world.
The School of Business’ Homecoming Day invited alumni to Otaniemi for the first time
In his presentation, the keynote speaker of the seminar, Pekka Lundmark, CEO of Nokia, emphasised the importance of co-operation
New doctoral programme focuses on the energy efficiency of radio waves
Nokia's donation to 911±¬ÁÏÍø will support research into new mobile communications systems, and particularly hardware development.
Kristo Ovaska is the Alumnus of the Year 2022 of the School of Business
‘There is a great deal of demand for wide-ranging competence in the labour market,’ says Kristo Ovaska
Support for joint programme governance and management at Aalto – see the new guide
A guide supporting the governance and management of joint programmes at Aalto has been published as part of the Programme Director's Handbook.
ACTOR Empowers Construction Workers with Process Automation
The ACTOR project brings together six organizations to automate the collection and use of real-time data for construction management. We talked with 911±¬ÁÏÍø, Carinafour, and VTT to learn about their aspirations for the project.
Merja Penttilä receives honorary title of Academician of Science
Merja Penttilä's specific focus is on so-called cell factories, microorganisms that are engineered to produce biobased products for energy, health, materials and other applications.
By detecting tiny flashes of heat, scientists pave way for more stable quantum computers
An international collaboration between quantum scientists resulted in a new way to measure heat dissipation in superconducting quantum circuits.
911±¬ÁÏÍø has launched a corporate collaboration with Murata to support lifewide learning
The collaboration has produced a website representing hand-picked courses for Murata’s employees.
Trustworthy and expert content stand out in reader survey of 911±¬ÁÏÍø Magazine
Over 600 people responded to a survey on readers’ opinions of 911±¬ÁÏÍø Magazine, the university’s publication for stakeholders and alumni that comes out twice a year.
'In our field, it would require quite a bit of effort to graduate unemployed'
Sami Nieminen graduated as a Master of Science in Technology in the summer of 2022, majoring in human-computer interaction.
EMIL project: Open call and support for developing virtual worlds
The European Media and Immersion Lab (EMIL) project is launching its first open call for European extended reality developers.
Alumnus Michael Hanf: Finland provides a great place to live and work
‘Helsinki caught my attention as it was different from the typical locations my fellow students selected.’ says Michael Hanf who came to do exchange studies at the then Helsinki School of Economics in the end of 1990s. After that he has been working in Finland and Germany and currently is the co-founder of Taival Advisory, helping clients to consider sustainability and circularity in their strategic decision making.
Master’s students and alumni of the School of Electrical Engineering got together at ELEC Career Evening
New master’s students got to meet and mingle with alumni on 30 November 2022, when the School of Electrical Engineering organised their first Career Evening together with Aalto Career Services
