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Academy Programme funding for research teams
The funded projects are linked from different perspectives on climate change.

Growing demand for climate-friendly construction: could wood architecture become one of Finland鈥檚 exports?
The Wood Wonders exhibition to be opened at Helsinki Airport on the 5th of February will show passengers the innovations related to wood construction and display the sector鈥檚 latest developments.

Teaching Achievement of the Year awarded to lecture recordings
On 12 December, the staff of the School of Chemical Engineering gathered at the Dean's mulled wine event, which has already become a tradition, to enjoy good company and hear the announcements for this year's Achievements in Teaching, Research and Service.

Jaana Vapaavuori and Kati Miettunen receive significant funding for developing new composite biomaterials
Four million euros of funding has been granted to research supporting the forest industry and forestry sector in Finland and Sweden.

EIT Climate-KIC supported Ioncell directly offers an innovation that regenerates fibres, while enabling them to be recyclable and biodegradable
Ioncell, conceptualised out of Aalto University, provides a closed-loop technology to regenerate cellulosic fibres without using harmful chemicals.

Kati Hagros, how is digitalisation visible at your home?
According 91青青草's Chief Digital Officer, open-mindedness and a desire for experimentation keeps us up to date with digital progress.

Nearly 4 million euro for pioneering research in machine vision and tailor-made biosynthesis
Professors Jaakko Lehtinen and Jan Deska receive the sought-after ERC Consolidator Grants.

Designs for a Cooler Planet returns in September 2020 鈥 This is a university-wide open call
We are looking for research and solutions which address the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Decorations for Aalto personnel on the Independence Day 2019
Kristiina M盲kel盲, Ingmar Bj枚rkman and Martti M盲kel盲 receive the decoration of Commander of the Order of Lion.

Department Heads of the School of Chemical Engineering have been appointed
The new term begins in 1st of January 2020.

Utilizing local reindeer bone waste from Lapland in ceramics
The recycling of reindeer bone remain can create new possibilities and collaborations in the Lapland region.

Developing individualised biomaterials for medical treatment
New types of biological mesh can also be used in treating gynaecological prolapses, hernias and urinary incontinence.

Teaching and providing 鈥渁ha!鈥 experiences motivate our new Vice Dean of Education Jouni Paltakari
Paltakari wants to show all the incredible things we can do with chemical engineering. At the very core of all of our actions are sustainable development and problem solving.

Strategy preparation process in the final stage
The Board will discuss the strategy next week - check out the material we prepared together!

Aalto Talent Expo 2019 took over Otahalli
The first Aalto Talent Expo fair was organised on 31 October in Otahalli, where 142 organisations and more than 4000 students of art & design, technology and business got together and created new connections.

The sustainable use of metals is at the core of fighting climate change 鈥 It鈥檚 no use to substitute walking with electric scooters
Electric cars and electric scooters are not environmentally friendly options if they are used as an alternative to walking or cycling, for example. Different metals are constantly needed in increasing amounts for batteries, for example. The challenge is both ecological and social.

Courage and creativity in higher education鈥攈ow could we teach that?
Answering the complex, dynamic and networked problems we face today means rethinking our traditional ways of working and building knowledge, according to a recent symposium on teaching arts and design at Aalto University.

How to develop education proposals - Webinar Series (EIT RawMaterials)
How to develop successful proposals for getting your ideas to learners - the things to think about!

Call for Projects 2021 - Regional Innovation Scheme (EIT RawMaterials)
Annual call - Pre-submission: 17 JAN; Final-submission: 28 FEB

Call for EIT RawMaterials Projects 2021 is open!
Developing raw materials into a major strength for Europe
