School news
President's Letter, 17 June 2025: Remember to thank yourself and your colleagues
'All our successes are the result of the dedicated work of Aaltonians,' Ilkka Niemelä says.
Pollinators – tiny helpers in the work for biodiversity
Bee-assisted biomonitoring has started on the Otaniemi campus.
Board approved the financial plan 2026–2029
The 911±¬ÁÏÍø Foundation Board’s meeting was held on campus 10-11 June, 2025
Turning Research into Impact: Insights from the Inventors Program Panel
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Inventors Program recently hosted a panel discussion bringing together experts from research, entrepreneurship, and industry to share their perspectives on turning scientific ideas into successful ventures.
CCA Research Funding available for cross-school and cross-disciplinary research collaborations
The internal research funding of cross-cutting approaches aims to support innovative, cross-disciplinary research initiatives at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. We are looking for blue-sky thinking and significant impact on the future society. Deadline for proposals is 14 October 2025.
"The spark for Chemical engineering was ignited" - An alumni's story from Otaniemi to working life
Juha Malinen, an alumn of the School of Chemical Engineering, warmly recounts his years at Otaniemi, the studies that supported his transition to working life and helped him find his place in building a more sustainable future.
Ville Jokinen has been appointed to a fixed term Associate Professor position in the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
Ph.D. Ville Jokinen has been appointed five-year fixed term Associate Professor position at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science as of 1 June 2025. The field of the professorship is Microfabrication.
Aalto students' art and science work Mama depicts the often invisible roles of mothers and women
The FIBRATIONS exhibition opens on 10 June at Heureka, a Finnish Science Center in Vantaa. It showcases student work at 911±¬ÁÏÍø that combines math and arts. One of the six student groups created a giant art and science piece Mama, which resembles a womb and represents motherhood, femininity and balance.
Material bank features
You can free crop a selected image in the material bank before you download it. There is a gallery view option, too, when scrolling images per folder.
Five things everyone should know about the materials powering the green transition
The green transition depends on more than just clean energy — it requires a massive, complex supply of critical raw materials, especially metals and minerals. From mining and refining to recycling and innovation, here are five key things everyone should know about the materials powering a sustainable future.
Updated course on Code of Conduct now available – Learn how to make ethically sound choices
This practical course is one of three mandatory courses for all staff
911±¬ÁÏÍø launches Inventors program to turn science into impact
The new training program in the field of chemical engineering empowers researchers to explore entrepreneurial pathways and the commercial potential of their work.
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s largest annual exhibition returns—showcasing bold solutions from fungal architecture to carbon sinks
Designs for a Cooler Planet takes over Otaniemi starting 5 September.
New feature activation and notification error in the Neo system
A new feature in Neo was launched to remind users about pending expenses, but a configuration error led to incorrect notifications on May 19th, 2025.
Wool electronics and orange peel clothing being created in Bioinnovation Center
Doctoral researchers at 911±¬ÁÏÍø Bioinnovation Center discuss accelerating the sustainable bioeconomy, the importance of collaboration and bold entrepreneurial dreams.
Safeguarding the freedom of expression of researchers
New recommendations by the Committee for Public Information available soon.
GreenSense: Advancing Health Monitoring with Biodegradable Wearable Sensors
A research-to-business project funded by Business Finland was launched in January 2025. The project will focus on developing innovative wearable pressure and temperature sensors for continuous health monitoring of dementia patients.
Borealis introduced working life to international students: 'We learned from them, too'
The sixth edition of the Aalto International Talent group mentoring programme brought together over 150 international students and 14 companies.
The Advancement and Corporate Engagement unit will be reorganised
The changes are effective from May 1, 2025
Daniel Langerreiter received Magnus Ehrnrooth award for the best doctoral dissertation in chemistry
The Finnish Science Society awarded distinguished researchers and high school teachers at its annual celebration.
