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New professors and strategy implementation presented at Dean's Remote Coffee
The first Dean's Remote Coffee event of the School of Engineering was attended by almost 100 participants.
Introducing the new access token for the Otaniemi campus
Over the summer, the campus will adopt new access tokens (access cards). The access token will open the entrance doors of buildings. Going forward, certain hallways, elevators and other spaces will only be accessible with the access token. Mechanical keys for offices will not be changed for the time being.
Foundation for Finnish Inventions names new board chair
Juhani Talvela, Lic. Sc. (Tech.), has been appointed as the new chair of the Foundation for Finnish Inventions board. His predecessor continues as a member of the board.
On the Way to a Digital Revolution in Construction
Trimble is one of the partners in the Aalto University-led research and development project DiCtion (Digitalizing Construction Workflows). Trimble’s Jukka Suomi shares his thoughts on how the project is contributing to the digital revolution in the industry and explains what the company is developing in DiCtion.
Cutting-edge technology, 3D models and pioneers of open science
The scientific achievements of the Centre of Excellence in Laser Scanning Research (CoE-LaSR) have produced plenty of benefits with far reaching impact both commercially and societally.
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.
