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What did we gain at NORDEEP? Aalto researchers share takeaways from the deep-tech business summit
About 230 Aaltonians attended the NORDEEP 2026 deep-tech business summit. Key takeaways: events like this help researchers and students build networks, clarify ideas, and gain confidence on the innovation path.
Turning bobbin lace into shape-shifting textiles
Researchers have developed textile structures based on bobbin lace making that can change their shape in response to changes in their environment. The research combines a traditional handicraft technique with active materials and computer modelling.
Alumni: respond to the career monitoring survey
Aalto graduates’ transition to working life and their experience of studies and careers are monitored annually through a career monitoring survey. The responses to the survey provide important information about the work life of graduates, both for current students and for young people considering their future studies. In addition, the information collected is used to develop Aalto University’s teaching and services.
Student exchange in Europe? Unite! can take you there
Aalto is a member of Unite!, a European university alliance that gives students the opportunity to internationalise their degrees both online and in-person. Join the webinar to find out more.Events
Furniture recycling day 29th September 2026
Come and discover your next great find at the university's furniture recycling day!
The Convergence of AI and Quantum Technologies
This panel discussion will explore how the two burgeoning fields of quantum technology and AI are beginning to converge and examine their potential impact on Finland’s long-term competitiveness.
Public defence, Processing of Materials, MSc (Tech.) Heikki Lappalainen
Evaluation of the environmental impacts of increasing lithium production using life-cycle assessment and process simulation.
Cooler Planet: Guided public art tour 7.10.
Join the tour with Outi Turpeinen (manager, Public art) and get to know Aalto University's public art collections in the Marsio, Kide, School of Business, and Väre buildings in more detail.Departments
We advance sustainable solutions and breakthroughs by scientific and engineering excellence.
The research at the School of Chemical Engineering focuses on forest products technologies, chemical engineering, industrial biotechnology, materials science and nanotechnology, metals and minerals processing and energy technology.
Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Sustainable future with high performance products
Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
World-class materials research
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