‘Aluminium Unveiled:  A Comprehensive Journey from History to Sustainability’ –  Free Online Course on Aluminium

The five-week course was developed by professors from the University of Padova and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and combines academic expertise with real-world insights. It features engaging content, including exercises, 30 articles, 24 video lectures, and 16 interviews with industry experts, offering participants a thorough understanding of aluminium’s history, properties, production processes, and applications across key sectors such as automotive and mobility, building and construction, packaging, and engineering. The course also explores aluminium’s role in sustainability, examining challenges in decarbonising its production process and its contribution to reducing emissions in other sectors. Participants will learn about the importance of recycling, the potential of urban mining, and the technologies driving efficiency and innovation across the aluminium value chain.

The MOOC is designed to cater to a wide audience, including citizens and students interested in aluminium, entry-level technical professionals and market specialists seeking an introduction to its technologies and applications, and experienced industry professionals aiming to refresh their knowledge. Upon completion, learners will receive a FutureLearn Certificate recognising their achievement.

Hosted by Chris Bayliss, ASI Climate Change and Decarbonisation Director, the webinar will introduce key themes from the course, including aluminium’s life cycle, recycling innovations, and its potential to drive decarbonisation and meet climate goals. Chris will be joined by some of the creators of the course: Chiara Deffendi, Benedetta Nucci and Kelly Roegies from European Aluminium.