Study: Helsinki's land rent increases showed up in housing prices – but only after about a decade
Researchers tracked Helsinki apartments in blocks of flats whose land lease contracts were renewed in 2021.
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Peatlands in the Northern Hemisphere are changing – satellite study reveals clear regional differences
The Northern Hemisphere’s peatlands are being reshaped not just by heat, but by moisture, says a unique study––the first to span two decades. Many areas have switched from greening to decline in the 2010s.
Your home’s energy performance is already affecting your mortgage – soon climate risk will too
European banks are already taking into account energy performance when they make loan offers, finds a new study.
Electricity supply in Finland could face a major test in the 2030s as EV charging drives demand
As EVs become more common, the scheduling of their charging could help secure electricity adequacy, especially in winter.
Student Tonya Yastrebova explores her interests through a broad engineering degree
For Tonya Yastrebova, choosing a broad degree meant keeping the door open to different possibilities while exploring a passion for mathematics, programming and modelling. At Aalto, the freedom to tailor studies has allowed her to discover new interests, build technical skills and shape her own path towards the future.
Yahya Bahadori’s master’s thesis started his career as a process engineer at the same company
Drawn by Aalto University's academic excellence and the flexibility of the Advanced Energy Solutions programme, Yahya Bahadori found the perfect place to expand his expertise in energy technologies. His studies not only shaped his professional path but also introduced him to Finnish student life, lifelong friendships, and the spirit of sisu.
Upcoming events
Public defence, Mechanical Engineering, M.Sc. Matti Rautiainen
Traction force approach for fatigue assessment of complex welded connections.
AI Training 16 Nov: Explore and try out MyCourses AI Assistant (in English)
Explore the new MyCourses AI Assistant and try how you can create an AI-based support chat for your course workspace. The event includes a short introduction of approximately 15 minutes, followed by a supported hands-on opportunity to test the tool with experts. The tool works within MyCourses and can be grounded in course or assignment materials uploaded by the teacher and guided by teacher-defined instructions.
Master's Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions – Webinar 16.11.
This webinar will introduce all the 5 majors in the programme: Industrial Energy Processes, Energy in Buildings and Built Environment, Energy Conversion and Computational Engineering, Energy Systems and Markets and Energy Production, Economics and Sustainability.
Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.Departments
Research at the School of Engineering is about studying and developing society’s critical infrastructure: new energy solutions, more durable and efficient machinery, and the design and construction of tomorrow’s living environments.
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Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary research establishment with strong industrial ties and impact on industry and society alike.
Department of Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering aims to build the structures of tomorrow through research, education and collaboration.
Department of Built Environment
Water resources, spatial data, sustainable asset management and safe transportation.
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Foundation for Aalto University Science and Technology
The Foundation supports the scientific research and teaching of technical disciplines. The Foundation awards grants for MSc and DSc theses on a continuous basis, with the help of industry-donated funds.
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