Creative Sustainability

Creative Sustainability (CS) is a joint Master's degree programme at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, School of Business and School of Chemical Engineering. Established in 2010, the CS programme brings students from a variety of fields together, to study and work in multidisciplinary teams and create novel sustainable solutions for human, urban, industrial and business environments. The pedagogical approach is based on integrating teaching and research, problem-based learning, design thinking, blended learning and strong connections to practical outcomes. The graduates of the programme have the endeavour to understand and address systemic phenomena and wicked problems.

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Crust x CS Alumni Talks

Three Creative Sustainability students share their insights on an Alumni Event organised by the student association Crust. They discuss the importance of alumni engagement with current students as a way of showcasing possible future workflows, while alleviating stress about post-graduation uncertainty.

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Creative Sustainability Graduation Show 2025

At this year's Arts Grad Show, held at the beginning of the academic year, visitors were captivated by the innovative works of 2025 graduates from the Creative Sustainability program. This annual showcase is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, the School of Business, and the School of Chemical Engineering, all united in their commitment to addressing today's pressing sustainability challenges such as climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and socio-ecological disturbances.

Students fixing a phone during the course Broken 2.

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Why do we need to learn how to repair again? Introducing Broken II, a new repair course

This blog post introduces the new Aalto course called Broken II, where students get to learn repair skills. The post was written by Creative Sustainability alumna and current Ph.D. student Goeun Park, the Co-teacher of Broken II.

Aalto foodsharing team posing for a group photo at Design Factory's kitchen.

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Introducing CS Students' Sustainability Initiatives: Aalto Foodsharing

Aalto Foodsharing is a grassroots community focused on saving and sharing food otherwise going to waste. The initiative was started in the spring of 2024 and has saved thousands of kilos of food waste. In addition to running a community fridge, the Foodsharing team organizes various events and practices advocacy around the topic. In this post, Ronja Tammenpää, one of the founders, tells us more about the inspiring and impactful community.

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Where do our graduates work? Where to head after studies?

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Research collaborations and networks of the Creative Sustainability Master's Programme

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The Test Site is a student-led network of practical sustainability at Aalto University.

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Capstone in Creative Sustainability

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Thesis Works

See and access our collection of Thesis works.

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A glass ball with H2 symbol on green vegetation, surrounded by various eco and science icons.

University Published: 10.9.2026

Join the Unite!Energy Conference in Darmstadt

The third annual Unite!Energy Conference brings together early-career researchers and experts to exchange knowledge, explore the latest developments and innovations in sustainable energy, and discuss the role of gender-responsive STEM education.