Success at the 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize Symposium in Stockholm
We are proud to announce that our doctoral researcher, Giiguulen Enkhsaikhan, wins 3rd place at the 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize Symposium.
Selected among 26 PhD students and postdocs from around the world, Giiguulen delivered a three-minute presentation on sustainable man‑made cellulosic fibers (MMCFs) and the role of hemicellulose in fiber performance. The recognition highlights both the quality of her research and its relevance to advancing sustainable fiber technologies.
Watch Giiguulen's presentation on YouTube
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CIMANET at ChemBio2026
The University of Helsinki’s CIMANET network drew a full house at ChemBio/Kemian Päivät 2026 in Messukeskus, hosting two parallel seminars that brought together researchers, students, and industry partners for keynotes, panel discussions, student talks, and poster sessions.
First CIMANET Research Seminar: Future Leaders in Circular Materials Bioeconomy
On Thursday, December 4, we gathered at the Scandic Marina Congress Center in Helsinki to celebrate innovation and collaboration. Our seminar showcased the groundbreaking work of CIMANET doctoral researchers and brought together academic experts across partner universities, along with representatives from industry, research and technology organizations, and the public sector.
Corporate collaboration opens doors to working life for doctoral students
How to ensure that a doctoral degree leads smoothly to working life? In Aalto University's doctoral pilots, companies are closely involved in guiding and mentoring doctoral students – the aim is to build a bridge between academia and industry. In the CIMANET Doctoral Education Network, companies have been included from the beginning.