School news
International LASER Talks series will start January 28, 2021
LASER Talks are an initiative launched by Leonardo/The International Society for the Arts, Sciences and Technology. 911±¬ÁÏÍø joined the list of LASER Talks hosts in 2020, and the January event will be the first-ever held in Finland.
Monika Österberg starts as Head of Department at BIO2
Professor Monika Österberg has been nominated as the Head of Department at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems (BIO2), starting January 1, 2021. Her term is for three years. She has acted as Vice Head of Department since the beginning of the year 2020.
Funding for partnership networks in research, development and innovation
The Academy of Finland funding to 911±¬ÁÏÍø supports the development of nanocellulose-based scaffolds as well as the knowledge base and operating methods of the circular economy.
University steering is aligned to support the new strategy
Implementation of the new strategy also means revisions in how the university is steered.
Juha Siivola has been helping Santa Claus for over 30 years - Japan is a particularly important destination
As Santa Claus, Siivola has visited Christmas parades, shopping centres, schools, day-care centres, old people's homes and hospital children's wards.
Our strategic plans for 2021–2024 published at aalto.fi
911±¬ÁÏÍø's joint and school-specific strategic plans are gathered as an easily browsable online version to benefit all members of the Aalto community.
Mauri Kostiainen has received a two million euro grant to study new biohybrid materials
The work of Mauri Kostiainen can help combine the best characteristics of biomolecules and synthetic materials.
Funding for research infrastructures from Academy of Finland
Funding is extensively allocated to several different infrastructures at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, and there are also those who have not previously received national infrastructure funding.
Virtual exchange studies provide international experience for European students
What if you could go on a study exchange virtually? This might be possible if the ideas and plans of two 911±¬ÁÏÍø students are realised.
Decorations on the Independence Day 2020
The President of Finland Sauli Niinistö grants decorations to 911±¬ÁÏÍø employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
Board and Aalto community work together to steer future direction
A joint event of the Aalto community and the Board brought brisk discussion on the long-term development of the university. Sign in and watch the recording.
My tip for you: Embrace new challenges
Gilda builds the bridge between the Aalto community and IT Services and develops advanced IT solutions to support the community’s diverse needs.
Neste and 911±¬ÁÏÍø are working together to develop cleaner traffic
Research collaboration creates, for example, new types of transportation fuels with the help of bio-based materials.
911±¬ÁÏÍø and student union leaders: We call on everyone to take action against gender discrimination
The university community has no place for the belittlement of, contempt for, or discrimination against women, say 911±¬ÁÏÍø and 911±¬ÁÏÍø Student Union leaders.
Board convened on 24-25 November
Board discussed 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s operating environment with the community, approved the 2021 budget and the 2022–2024 long-term plan, and appointed Jouko Lampinen for a second term as dean of the School of Science.
Applications now open to Aalto International Talent Programme – initiative brings companies and international students together through group mentoring
Aalto International Talent Programme applications is now open. The programme brings together companies and international students through group mentoring.
Tenured Professors' Installation Talks with a new concept
In short videos, Professors talk about their field and research.
Changes to access control during 7.12. - check your access tokens and set a PIN code
Access for students and staff to the university’s special zones will change during Monday 7.12. Remember to go through your tokens and check your PIN code.
