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Learn more about dual-use products and technologies - welcome to the new course in spring 2025
Dual-use of products is more relevant now than ever before. A new course on dual-use products and technologies is open to anyone interested in the topic.
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s master’s programmes spark interest worldwide
Master’s programmes attract a diverse array of applicants from across the globe, representing 127 nationalities
14 projects selected for seed funding to boost collaboration between Aalto, KU Leuven, and University of Helsinki
The funded projects lay the groundwork for future joint research endeavors, reinforcing the strategic partnership’s goal to fostering impactful and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Gust. Komppa Award 2024 to 911±¬ÁÏÍø
The Komppa Prize was awarded for the best chemistry dissertation to Dr. Tech. Sofia Julin from 911±¬ÁÏÍø together with PhD Christina Jäger from the University of Helsinki. Both dissertations represent a very high scientific standard, reflecting a very broad methodological expertise.
The Turnitin similarity and AI reports as part of the master's thesis submission starting from January 2025
Starting in January 2025, a Turnitin similarity report will be generated from the same file for all master's theses submitted for evaluation, approval, and archiving.
From France to Finland: Sujie Yu’s interdisciplinary study of sound insulation materials
A doctoral student from PSL University explores cellulose-based aerogels as sustainable and efficient materials for acoustic properties during her research visit at 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
New life for construction waste wood
In Finland, almost all waste wood from construction ends up being burned, even though it could play a major role in the development of ecological growing media. New research shows that steam-treated waste wood can replace peat as a growing medium and offers promising results in plant germination and root growth.
Short interruptions in the operation of access tags and doors
A system update will cause the access tags and doors on Otaniemi campus 16.-20.12.2024
Chem Awards 2024 recipients announced
The School of Chemical Engineering recognises outstanding individuals and teams for their exceptional contributions over the year.
Creativity supported boxing and vice versa
Eva Wahlström, an Aalto alum who has boxed for 25 years, shared her memories of the people and experiences that were ultimately more important to her than success and medals
Apply to Designs for a Cooler Planet by 27 January, 2025
Enhance the impact of your research by presenting it to broad groups outside the university. Aaltonian, apply and show how your research or project is changing the world.
New origami packaging technology creates sustainable and eye-catching alternatives to conventional packing materials
Origami packaging enables completely new properties for cartonboard, making it an excellent alternative to, for example, plastic and expanded polystyrene in packaging. The aesthetics of the material have also garnered interest from designers.
Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel
The President of Finland awards decorations to 911±¬ÁÏÍø employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
Temporary pedestrian crossing replaces the underpass during the construction work
The Otaniemi underpass and its stairs will be replaced with a more accessible pedestrian and cycling connection.
Valuable lessons from nature: Professor finds inspiration in spider silk
Tenured Aalto associate professor Maria Sammalkorpi explains how the phenomena in nature can be used to understand and improve manufactured materials
Last chance to nominate for 2024 911±¬ÁÏÍø Open Science Award
The deadline for submissions is 3 Dec, 2024.
911±¬ÁÏÍø Publication Series is getting a new look
Aalto has revamped its publication series, and with the updates, new templates are now available for the covers. The number of series on offer and the ways to order publications have also been updated.
Appointments at the School of Chemical Engineering
The School of Chemical Engineering has appointed Jukka Hassinen as Development Manager and Sanna Hellstén as FinnCERES flagship Manager.
Aalto’s new community-built sauna floats on repurposed wind turbine blades
Aalto-born Reverlast is transforming old wind turbine blades into durable floating structures designed to withstand even harsh marine conditions
