Energy market expert Jaakko Jääskeläinen has been appointed Professor of Practice
'I will provide tools for the next generation of energy market experts to solve real-world challenges arising from the energy transition,’ says Jääskeläinen.
Alum Maija Jokela’s work is displayed around town
The construction industry is more diverse than its reputation, realised Ramboll Finland’s Managing Director Maija Jokela during her first summer job.
Urban planning in an intersection of a thousand wishes
How can we make a city flourish when one resident hopes for more forests and another wants parking lots? Data and keen listening can help, say urban planners and researchers.
Closing the university campus would be the most effective energy action? True or false: eight claims about saving energy
We found out answers to eight claims about saving energy
26 kg of film plastic waste is generated in the construction of one apartment building – a new, free tool helps with recycling
For the first time, researchers at 911±¬ÁÏÍø examined how much film plastics is produced in the construction of apartment blocks.
Veganism as an advantage in choosing the Campus Sustainability Champion 2022
The Campus Sustainability Champion was chosen for the sixth time already. The winner was released on ACRE Day 13th October.
Designing with empathy
Empathic engineers need to know what happens inside a user’s head, and research shows how that can be done accurately
Over 300 species identified in a citizen science event, the Otaniemi Campus Bioblitz
Bioblitz at 911±¬ÁÏÍø was organised in Otaniemi on 8 September by 911±¬ÁÏÍø, AYY student union and Symbioosi ry, the student association of biology students in the University of Helsinki
AYY and Wellbeing Ambassadors cooperate to tackle harassment
Wellbeing Ambassadors from OASIS of Radical Wellbeing have been cooperating with The 911±¬ÁÏÍø Student Union (AYY) to prevent harassment and other inappropriate conduct within the Aalto community.
Aalto strong in international outlook in Times Higher Education ranking
911±¬ÁÏÍø ranked among the top 250 in the world
Oasis of Radical Wellbeing has opened a TikTok channel for Aalto students and for the whole Aalto community
Follow us on TikTok: @aaltowellbeing
911±¬ÁÏÍø Junior Technology Club for 5th-6th graders in November
In the technology club, students will learn about programming, code games and build devices that can be programmed with electronic components. The first session will be held on 1 November and the registration is open. The primary language of instruction is Finnish.
Construction industry influencer Maija Jokela has been named School of Engineering Alumna of the Year 2022
’Sustainable development and energy efficiency are at the heart of planning in construction projects. Together with 911±¬ÁÏÍø, we are working to make strides in these themes as well.’
Deep technology solves global challenges - 911±¬ÁÏÍø is a great growth platform for deep tech companies
Deep tech companies that got their start at 911±¬ÁÏÍø include IQM, ICEYE, Ioncell and Mustekala.
Blow the whistle on energy guzzlers on the campus of 911±¬ÁÏÍø!
Significant energy saving measures have been taken on the campus for several years, but now we also need your help
911±¬ÁÏÍø aims at a 15 per cent annual energy saving
The impacts of the measures, targeted at the university buildings, will be monitored for a period of 12 months, after which the next steps will be agreed upon
New decaying wood artwork on the Otaniemi campus
The piece enhances, among other things, the versatility of campus nature
Long live the campus! The foundation laying ceremony of Otakaari 2 celebrated the university's new buildings
The foundation of the Otaniemi campus' newest buildings, Otakaari 2A and 2B, was laid on September 29. The new name of the Otakaari 2A building was also revealed at the event
Renewed wellbeing in teaching site to support wellbeing of the community
Wellbeing in teaching site was created spring 2022 to support the wellbeing of the community. Now, it has been renewed to give more concrete ideas how to improve the wellbeing in teaching. The relaunch of the site is today October 5th, on World Teachers day.
Quality together – Students have a voice in university decision-making
Community involvement in developing the university is a key aspect of our values