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Doctoral thesis: Finland鈥檚 civil defence shelters protect nearly everyone 鈥 but hotter summers may test their limits

Built over decades, Finland鈥檚 civil defence shelter system covers almost the entire population and has cost the equivalent of three years of defence spending.
Press releases
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A man in a suit standing next to a large green metal door in an underground bunker.

School of Engineering welcomed four new professors during spring 2025

The new professors introduce themselves.
Appointments
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Illustration depicting four new School of Engineering professors.

New textbook by Mika J盲rvinen and Hanna Paulom盲ki guides engineers toward a sustainable energy transition

How should the education of energy engineers change to support not only climate goals but also ecological and social sustainability? The newly published textbook Designing Renewable Energy Systems within Planetary Boundaries offers answers to the question.
Research & Art, Studies
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From doctoral education to professorship of practice 鈥 The collaboration between Aalto and Valmet deepens

Aalto University and Valmet collaborate to educate doctoral-level experts in multiple fields. Valmet is interested in both doctoral research and the expertise of new doctoral graduates.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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People socialising around a table with cups and tea supplies, with Valmet signage and balloons in the background.

Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony

All Aaltonians are welcome 鈥 no registration required!
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony, May 20, 2025, 1-2.30pm, Mordor A Grid, Otakaari 5 02150 Espoo. Programme: Welcome words, award video screening, AALTOLAB, Aki Vehtari, Rupesh Vyas, panel discussion on open science, coffee & ice cream. All Aaltonians welcome!

A new Journal Search Tool for open access agreements

Try the new Journal Search Tool
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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School of Engineering awards for 2024

The awards were presented during the school's annual review event.
Awards and Recognition
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Flowers awaiting presentation at ENG Awards Gala.

Advanced Energy Project: An Opportunity for Students to Showcase Their Professional Skills to Employers

Strong motivation and an interdisciplinary approach yield excellent results when energy students tackle demanding real-life challenges in the Advanced Energy Project (AEP) course.
Cooperation
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A student presenting group work results in a course gala

Valmet and Aalto strengthen cooperation - AI and green transition as future themes

The five-year partnership agreement builds on a long history of cooperation.
Cooperation
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Valmet CEO Thomas Hinnerskov visiting a laboratory in Otaniemi.

Online course on Wood Mechanics starts 24.2.2025

Learn 100% online about the engineering potential of wood as a complex natural material.
Studies
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Photo showing four parallel wood tensile testing set-ups across the grain

Training to support research offered in AI, ethics, data management, software 鈥 register now

New topics included! Registrations for spring 2025 are open.
Research & Art
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Apply now: Unite! Visiting Professorship Program at TU Darmstadt

TuDa is looking for experienced postdocs as visiting professors for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Business Finland Rise to Challenge call: Aalto internal deadline for 鈥淚ntention to Apply鈥 10.2.2025

Business Finland's new Rise to Challenge call will close on the 31st of March 2025. The Aalto internal deadline is on the 10th of February 2025 by which an 鈥淚ntention to Apply鈥 must be submitted internally (see below).
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Four new Professors appointed in the School of Engineering

Professors of Practice Katja T盲htinen and Assistant Professors Jan Akmal, Magda Posani, and Jenni Partanen were appointed to the career path of professors during August-October 2024.
Appointments, Research & Art
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Last chance to nominate for 2024 Aalto University Open Science Award

The deadline for submissions is 3 Dec, 2024.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Aalto Open Science Award 2024. A light blue podium hovering over a blue-pink gradient background with the help of squishy-looking balloons with colored lights inside.

Revolution in EV battery recycling: New approach sees skyrocketing gains in lithium recovery

Energy researchers have developed a safe and environmentally friendly way to recycle the batteries used in electric vehicles
Press releases, Research & Art
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Charging a white electric car

Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen receives TEK鈥檚 and TFiF鈥檚 best dissertation award

The doctoral thesis written by Doctor of Science in Technology Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen improves the recovery of nutrients from wastewater and bringing them to market.
Awards and Recognition
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鈥淚 did not have a particular interest in nutrients to begin with, I just wanted to do something 
sustainable for the environment, but technical at the same time,鈥 says Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen, 
winner of the award for the best doctoral thesis of the year. Photo: Jari H盲rk枚nen

Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering is the new name of the Department of Mechanical Engineering

The name change was confirmed as part of the update to the School of Engineering bylaws.
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Ammonia 鈥 a new green energy solution? Research project receives 鈧2.5 million in funding

Ammonia is a promising alternative fuel for the marine industry and for storing green hydrogen, but there are many question marks over its use.
Press releases
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A ship in the sea

New open access agreement with The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Aalto University has signed a new open access agreement with ASME.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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