School news
911±¬ÁÏÍø Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan 2025–2028 – Share your views
The EDI plan and the principles of a safer space are open for comments from the entire Aalto community until 31 October
Prestigious THE university ranking puts 911±¬ÁÏÍø among the top 200 in the world
911±¬ÁÏÍø's position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University rankings rose to 196th, reflecting an improvement from the previous year.
The HSL card will no longer function as an access token on the Otaniemi campus 15.11.2024
At the Otaniemi campus, the HSL card will no longer be used as an access token starting from November 15, 2024.
Join the PHYS & CHEM volleyball games!
Weekly volleyball games organised by the Department of Applied Physics and the School of Chemical Engineering will begin on October 17th.
Aalto Thesis Day 2024 brought together employers and Aalto’s international master’s students
40 companies and approximately 400 international master’s students participated in the event
Attractiveness leap of chemical engineering has been a unique transformation process
911±¬ÁÏÍø's recognition awards for 2024 were announced at the opening ceremony of the academic year 2024. The School of Chemical Engineering was recognised for its attractiveness work and exceptional achievements in research.
A new eco-friendly method to modify cellulose for sustainable materials
Researchers at 911±¬ÁÏÍø have developed a method to modify cellulose, reducing toxic solvent use by over ten times compared to traditional methods. This innovation has potential applications in eco-friendly nanocomposites, cellulose-based membranes, and biomedical devices, supporting sustainable material development.
Improve your language skills with the Unite! Language Tandems
Connect with colleagues across Unite! universities, practicing and improving your chosen language in dynamic, one-on-one sessions.
Respond to the campus survey, make an impact, and win wellbeing prizes!
The annual campus survey is once again measuring the functionality and comfort of the campus, that is, the campus experience.
Summer and autumn brings changes at 911±¬ÁÏÍø metro station
Renovations to 911±¬ÁÏÍø metro station will close the entrances in summer 2024
Board appoints Dean Timo Korkeamäki to a second term
Prior to its official meeting, the 911±¬ÁÏÍø board participated in a community event, answered questions submitted by Aaltonians and invited the community to participate in the university's preview process.
Bio-based opacifiers offer solutions to cleaner environment
The CELLIGHT project, backed by approx. €1.3 million in funding from Business Finland, aims to develop cellulose-based alternatives to titanium dioxide (TiO2 ), a widely used whitener in paints, cosmetics, and coatings.
Recycling campaign starts on Otaniemi campus
We will launch a waste recycling campaign on the Otaniemi campus in early October. The aim is to increase the recycling rate and reduce the amount of mixed waste.
Keys to your wellbeing series is in Aaltogether
The Aaltogether Keys to your wellbeing series: science-based articles, podcasts, videos, trainings and exercises for the community.
911±¬ÁÏÍø graduates feel well prepared for working life
911±¬ÁÏÍø graduates feel that their degree is valued in the labour market.
Professor Maarit Karppinen appointed as a member of the European Research Council
Maarit Karppinen, professor of inorganic materials chemistry at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, will begin her term as member of the ERC Scientific Council on January 1, 2025.
Shaking up Tech welcomes high school students to campuses in January
The keynote speaker this time is neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen. The purpose of the event is to introduce the field of technology to underrepresented groups.
911±¬ÁÏÍø 15 years in January – Save the date and enter your project for the programme!
Let’s celebrate this together with all faculty, staff and students on 8 January 2025 at 13–18 in Dipoli.
Call for nominees for 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Open Science Award 2024
Nominate yourself, your colleague, a research group, a department, or a project for the award.
Three new university lecturers at the School of Chemical Engineering
The School of Chemical Engineering is strengthened with the appointment of Heli Lehtivuori, Otto Mustonen and Suvi Holmstedt as university lecturers. Their expertise in areas such as spectroscopy, materials chemistry and organic chemistry will enrich the teaching and research at 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
