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Get involved! - Run a workshop at Shaking up Tech
Help inspire and encourage young women to apply for studies in technology by organising a hands-on demonstration
Water knowledge has a central role in the mitigation of climate change
World Water Day 2020, on 22 March, is about water and climate change – and how the two are inextricably linked.
A car without a driver – the future of transportation or a low priority innovation?
Assistant professor Milos Mladenovic tackles the underlying challenges as a member of European Commission expert group, which is formed to advise on specific ethical issues raised by driverless mobility.
Academic achievements, Service Award and Independence Day Decorations highlights at Dean's Coffee
Postdoctoral Researcher Mateusz Janiszewski and Staff Scientist Lauri Uotinen received the 2019 Award for Achievements in Teaching.
New faces and sustainable development – School of Engineering Annual Review 2019
The school advances sustainable development through research and teaching, master's degree and doctoral graduates enjoy high employment rates.
Apply for Erasmus staff exchange by 15 March
This application period concerns exchanges taking place before 1 September 2020.
New research centre will promote research and development of autonomous systems
The multidisciplinary Aalto Center for Autonomous Systems (ACAS) focuses on research and development of intelligent transport systems, factories and infrastructures.
Aalto ENG Teaching Forum held on 27 January 2020: TEE2020 at the School of Engineering
Check out the materials from the event and give feedback!
Feeding the world without wrecking the planet is possible
Almost half of current food production is harmful to our planet – causing biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation and water stress. But as world population continues to grow, can that last?
Water management professor Marko Keskinen studies the interaction of water and society
Water management is not only about environmental sustainability, but also about equity and equality.
A meeting point for the research and planning of human-centred living environments
The Grand Opening of the Aalto Living+ Hub in Otaniemi attracted about 120 researchers and representatives of the industry and nearby cities. The program included keynotes, research pitches, networking, and the presentation of the new multimedia equipment.
Ecological fertilizer from wastewater nutrients
By using the innovative NPHarvest-process wastewater treatment plants can get an efficient pretreatment while producing ecological fertilizer simultaneously.
Aalto Math & Arts in Shanghai Future Lab exhibition
The interdisciplinary Math & Arts program, with its underlying course Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors, is introduced to the visitors of the Shanghai Future Lab exhibition.
Albedo matters for the climate and forestry can have an impact on it
A research project conducted by Aalto University found that favoring broadleaved species in boreal forestry is a climate-friendly option when considering the forest albedo. Therefore, forest management actions can directly affect forest albedo, and hence the climate, without decreasing forest productivity.
Pioneers in 3D virtualisation receive the first National Open Science Award
The Research Institute of Measuring and Modeling for the Built Environment (MeMo), led by Professor Hannu Hyyppä, has one of the best 3D studios in the world and a passion for developing and sharing its expertise.
Make your nomination for the Dean's Service Award 2019
Nominations may be submitted until the end of the year!
Come and discuss learning, research and innovation support services
Researcher, teacher – tell us how we can improve our services to help you to success! Discussion events are on 11 and 13 November.
Saija Toivonen appointed as Assistant Professor of Real Estate Economics
Toivonen examines changes in the real estate sector and commercial real estate markets using the tools of futures research.
Tiina Tuurnala named as Aalto University School of Engineering Alumna of the Year 2019
'My current position is an excellent vantage point for working toward zero-emission seafaring together with other stakeholders.'
Maaria Nordman appointed as Assistant Professor of geoinformatics
Nordman’s research focuses on geodynamics, geodesy and positioning.
