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Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel

The President of Finland awards decorations to Aalto University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
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The President of Finland Alexander Stubb grants decorations to the following Aalto University employees on the Finnish Independence Day 6 December 2024.

Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland

  • Matti Kuittinen, Professor, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
  • Kari Laasonen, Professor, School of Chemical Engineering
  • Markus Linder, Professor, School of Chemical Engineering
  • Tapio Lokki, Professor, School of Electrical Engineering 
  • Teemu Malmi, Professor, School of Business
  • Rebecca Piekkari, Professor, School of Business
  • Ahti Salo, Professor, School of Science
  • Jukka Tuhkuri, Professor, School of Engineering 

Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland

  • Riitta Silvennoinen, Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Rasmus Vuori, Lecturer, Vice Dean, School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland  

  • Iiris Kauppila, Manager of Academic Affairs, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
  • Heidi Paavilainen, Senior University Lecturer, School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland

  • Annu Ahonen, Managing Editor, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
  • Kirsti Keltikangas, Specialist, School of Electrical Engineering 
  • Pirjo Muukkonen, Finance Manager, School of Chemical Engineering

Cross of Merit of the Order of the Lion of Finland

  • Emma Holmlund, Planning Officer, Joint Services
  • Eeva Lampinen, Controller, School of Science

First Class Medal of the Order of the White Rose of Finland with golden cross

  • Hanna Karkku, Planning Officer, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
  • Jari-Pekka Ruonio, Engineer, School of Electrical Engineering 

Warm congratulations to all!

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Professor Risto Ilmoniemi Awarded as Espoo Ambassador 2024

This recognition highlights Professor Ilmoniemi's significant contributions to bringing and organising international scientific congresses and summer schools in Finland, Espoo, and abroad
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Aalto's satellite team and research funding specialists awarded for their outstanding work

The Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award is given annually to selected teams for their work in advancing quality and excellence. In addition to main prizes, Closing Loops research pilot received an honourable mention.
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Young Designer of the Year 2024 is Arttu Åfeldt

The designer, who is about to graduate from Aalto University’s Master’s programme, wants to reform menswear and challenge traditional manufacturing methods.
Aalto Open Science Award 2024. A light blue podium hovering over a blue-pink gradient background with the help of squishy-looking balloons with colored lights inside.
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Last chance to nominate for 2024 Aalto University Open Science Award

The deadline for submissions is 3 Dec, 2024.