High school students got a taste of the limitless possibilities of technology at Shaking up Tech
25. lokakuu 2018
In the Shaking up Tech event at Aalto University on 11 October 2018, high school students met women who rule the world of technology.
Studies
Jukka Mäkelä named Alumni of the Year 2018 by Aalto University School of Engineering
10. lokakuu 2018
Espoo – Tapiola and Otaniemi in particular – has always been important to Mayor Jukka Mäkelä.
Honored Press releases
At ten years old, Design Factory is yet to make itself obsolete
1. lokakuu 2018
The experimentation platform has grown beyond Aalto University and become a global network. More boundaries remain to be broken, even within Design Factory’s own operating environment.
Campus Science and art Cooperation
Scientific journals are interested in a good story well told, too
12. syyskuu 2018
International scientific publications are flooded with manuscripts. We asked Gustaf Olsson – professor emeritus and member of several editorial boards – what makes an article stand out.
Science and art
Marine technology teachers honoured with Aalto Education Impact Award 2018
5. syyskuu 2018
The FITech students have been able to apply their expertise to a new field of engineering and create unique concepts.
Honored
Conferment ceremony welcomed new doctors to the academic community
19. kesäkuu 2018
President Ilkka Niemelä hopes the new doctoral graduates maintain a connection with their alma mater in the future.
Other
Call a Researcher! a new way for research to have societal impact
14. kesäkuu 2018
Fifteen researchers offered their knowledge on digitalization through free one hour Skype discussions.
Science and art
Research Alliance to drive innovation in the automation of transport and logistics
11. kesäkuu 2018
Finland is home to technological excellence with world-leading experience in the development of autonomous transport and logistics.
Science and art Press releases Cooperation
Cruise ship of the future: same size, one fifth more passengers
6. kesäkuu 2018
Concepts for ships designed by students were enthusiastically received by industry.
Studies Science and art Cooperation
Creating cruise ships requires research
6. kesäkuu 2018
The doctoral dissertation of shipbuilder Sisko Hellgren is a study into building cruise ships in a shorter time and at a lower expense – without sacrificing quality.
Science and art
Kirsi Virrantaus and Pentti Kujala to stay on as vice deans at School of Engineering
4. kesäkuu 2018
The area of responsibility for Professor Virrantaus is teaching and her term runs from 1 July 2018 to 31 July 2021. Professor Kujala's area of responsibility is research, and his term runs from 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2021.
Science and art
New natural freezing method offers energy savings in water purification
31. toukokuu 2018
Freezing winter temperatures can be put to good use in improving the cost and energy efficiency of wastewater purification.
Science and art
Even researchers should embrace the practice
30. toukokuu 2018
Professor Pirjo Sanaksenaho from the Department of Architecture hopes to see an architect’s basic labour – design – feature more prominently in future doctoral dissertations in architecture.
Science and art
Master’s theses indicate: Nordic countries will not reach their road transport emissions targets based on current scenarios
21. toukokuu 2018
The work carried out by three Aalto students gave St1 the tools it needed for its emissions discussions.
Studies Science and art Cooperation
Otaniemi indoor climate study leads to European student award
8. toukokuu 2018
European HVAC association honours Aalto University alumni and academics in its annual meeting.
Honored
The technology sector is more versatile than girls in middle school had thought
9. maaliskuu 2018
A strong basic degree as well as language and communication skills are central in working life.
Studies Science and art
Henry Ford Foundation and Aalto University take Finland towards smart mobility
2. maaliskuu 2018
The Henry Ford Foundation has granted Aalto University 750 000 euros for smart mobility research. The cooperation was kicked off at the Smart Mobility seminar on 27 February 2018.
Cooperation Science and art
Marine Technology students develop the ships of the future
19. joulukuu 2017
The future's shipbuilders broke down barriers at the Marine Technology Gala.
Studies Science and art Cooperation
Sweco scholarship to student Jussi Tamminen
19. joulukuu 2017
Sweco wants to encourage students to study structural engineering and to work in the field of design.
Honored
HeatStock ties for first place in Helsinki Challenge idea competition
24. marraskuu 2017
Aalto-led team develops material that stores heat.
Honored Science and art Press releases
Spare parts go digital: a boost for the industrial spare parts business
15. marraskuu 2017
Currently five percent of spare parts could be stored in digital warehouses. This would make parts more quickly and easily available, while creating considerable cost savings.
Science and art
Konecranes assignment inspired students to build smart prototypes
2. marraskuu 2017
Students designed an assistive tool for the Konecranes' overhead crane.
Studies Cooperation
Professor Zhi Zong aims to build a leading-edge hydrodynamics research platform
1. marraskuu 2017
He is researching marine hydrodynamics in the Marine and Arctic Technology Research Group.
Science and art
Henri Coriou Award 2017 to Professor Hannu Hänninen
24. lokakuu 2017
The award is a recognition for Hänninen’s outstanding contribution to corrosion science and engineering in the nuclear field.
Honored
Ari Niemelä the School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2017
11. lokakuu 2017
Ari Niemelä works at the Meyer Turku shipyard, where his task is to develop the design of demanding ship hull concepts by exploiting the most recent knowledge and design methods without compromising safety or passenger comfort.
Honored Press releases Cooperation