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Aalto researchers voice their concerns at COP28 in Dubai
The decision to phase out fossil fuels requires swift action, especially in the energy sector. The effects of climate change can already be seen in polar regions and global food production.
Professor appointments at the School of Engineering
Three new professors joined the School of Engineering this autumn.
900 ideas put forth in School of Engineering development workshops
Dean Kari Tammi invited the entire staff to come up with ideas and give feedback, especially about the school's structure, decision-making, allocation of resources and working conditions.
Aalto researchers accelerating the green transition in ABB-led programme鈥檚 projects
The Green Electrification 2035 programme aims to develop solutions for the green transition.
Raine Viitala: 'Spotify for electric motors' opens up platforms for device designers
A research team aims to make electricity and machines work better together
'It's amazing that something crafted with my own hands will one day soar into space' 鈥 Aalto University students are building the third student-made satellite
The Aalto-3 student team participated in the European Space Agency's (ESA) ESA Test Opportunities testing programme
Interested in Aalto Space and mechanical design? Welcome to Machine Design Project Gala on Dec 1
MEC-E1003 Machine Design Project course student teams will be showing their prototypes for the public. This year, for the first time, there are also collaboration projects with the Aalto Space team and Professor Jaan Praks.
Nessling Foundation's grants for four Aalto researchers
Four of the funded projects are at Aalto University School of Engineering. A total of 393 projects applied for funding.
Professor Jarek Kurnitski as a member of the new climate panel
Government appointed new Climate Change Panel for 2024鈥2027 which will be composed of 15 researchers from universities and research institutes. The chaired is Jyri Sepp盲l盲 from the Finnish Environment Institute.
Coming never to a road near you: Five myths about autonomous vehicles
Whether you call them autonomous, self-driving or robot cars, there is a lot of discussion about when, where and how these vehicles will take to the roads.
Kari Tammi: When we are lean enough, we have time to think without rushing
'Aalto is a pretty calm and safe environment to work in. The management and evaluation system is relatively kind, and the rules are just right for an odd and absent-minded person like me.'
Antti Valkonen honoured as School of Engineering Alumni of the Year 2023
鈥滻 hope that my example can encourage students to go abroad after graduation. The competition can get tough, but it should not scare you off. Technology graduates from Aalto have a lot to give to the world,鈥 says Antti Valkonen.
Call for nominees for Aalto University鈥檚 Open Science Award 2023
Nominate yourself, your colleague, a research group, a department, or a project as the receiver of the first Aalto University Open Science Award.
Green transition on seas seminar
Welcome to the seminar of the Finnish Maritime Foundation on 26.10.2023.
The seminar brings together students, academia and industry to discuss challenges and opportunities of the sustainable green transition in shipping. After the industry鈥檚 keynote speeches, three co-financed research topics will be presented and the panel will debate what kind of research and expertise are needed in the sector.
The seminar brings together students, academia and industry to discuss challenges and opportunities of the sustainable green transition in shipping. After the industry鈥檚 keynote speeches, three co-financed research topics will be presented and the panel will debate what kind of research and expertise are needed in the sector.
Demand-side management of electricity use advances transition to a carbon-neutral energy system
A new research project investigates how municipalities and homes can聽adjust their consumption of electricity to cut carbon emissions and save money.
ERC funding to Assistant Professor Junhe Lian to explore new materials via advanced manufacturing
Assistant professor Junhe Lian's goal is to develop an efficient, digital, and ecologically sustainable method for developing new materials and advanced manufacturing technologies with the help of the ERC Starting Grant.
Register for training in research data management and open science
New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2023 are open.
Aalto University Data Hub: Data Suggestion Tool to Facilitate Data Sharing, Transparency and Demand Mapping
The Aalto University Data Hub collects, disseminates and develops research data for Aalto researchers. Explore data sources on our website, and help diversify our catalogue with our new suggestion tool!
Unite! Seed Fund Awards Funding to Eight Applications with Aalto University's Involvement
Unite! Seed Fund supports bottom-up proposals from teachers, researchers and students.
