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Seed funding call for major interdisciplinary research proposal planning is open

Aalto internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. The internal funding call closes 15th of October 2023.
For Aalto community
Research & Art, Studies
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Man and woman working together with a laptop

What can you already see of the future?

At the start of the academic year, the Aalto University campus welcomes everyone with open doors. Through the month-long Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition and events, you will discover fascinating research projects.
Campus, University
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Designs for a Cooler Planet -näyttelyt ovat kaikille avoimia. kuva: Kalle Kataila

Let’s end fast fashion — and favour resilience over efficiency in all industries

Focusing on short-term profit isn’t sustainable. So what can we do to move in the right direction?
Research & Art
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Small coin wallets in different shades of brown

Creative Demo Day event at Musiikkitalo highlighted new creative industry business ideas

This spring’s creative industry pre-incubator participants from Aalto Digital Creatives and Uniarts Hub took the stage at the pitch event to present their business ideas to the public.
Campus, Cooperation
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Creative Demo Day presenters on stage

Aalto Digital Creatives Art & Tech Open Call ’23 granted development funding to five creative industry projects

The Art & Tech Open Call ’23 granted a total of EUR 60 000 development funding and access ɫɫÀ² Studios infrastructure to five teams with projects where art and technology are combined in novel ways.
Campus, Cooperation
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Inside Artist team pitching at Art & Tech Final 2023

Invisible: From a mini-sized supersensor to a forgotten building material - the exhibition will make the invisible visible

See the future in a whole new way at the Designs for a Cooler Planet festival this September. The theme, "Invisible," encourages us to look beyond the surface and consider what lies beneath.
Campus, Research & Art
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Designs for a Cooler Planet 2023 hero image. Graphic design Veera Kemppainen.

Jason Selvarajan: A shared kitchen helps me bring people together

'When I started the job, I was told that they were looking for a ‘mood manager’ whose job was to create a good, positive atmosphere with the attitude that anything is possible. I'm not always in a good mood, though, despite what other people say.'
Campus
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Jason Selvarajan, photo by Jessica Sinikoski.

Playing with the music of the brain

Common neurological disorders like depression and chronic pain can be challenging to treat with conventional methods. An automated version of a long-used brain stimulation technique holds real promise as a reliable and effective drug-free alternative.
Research & Art
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Mies on selkä päin kameraa, katsoo tietokoneelta kuvaa aivoista.

Radical Collaboration – Aalto LASER Talks afterwork returns in June

Invite your friend or colleague to our casual get-together featuring inspiring talks on current research, accompanied by relaxed conversations over food, refreshments, and music on June 7, 2023.
Research & Art
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Laser Talks main visual

Award-winning director Emilia Hernesniemi at the helm of documentary on radical creativity for Aalto University

Brain researchers, satellite developers, seaweed artists, students, startup entrepreneurs, fashion designers and ice researchers will be among those featured in the film
Press releases, University
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Elokuvaaja Iiris Sjöblad ja ohjaaja Emilia Hernesniemi radikaalista luovuudesta kertovan dokumenttielokuvan kuvauksissa. Kuva: Hayley Le

EIT Culture & Creativity's first round of calls is out!

EIT Culture & Creativity Call launched, info events for Aalto staff (14.4. & 25.4.2023)
Cooperation, Research & Art, University
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EIT C&C's first round of calls is out!

Are you prepared to explore radical creativity this August?

The Radical Creativity Summer School inspires and guides participants to explore and experiment with innovative methods of working towards a more sustainable future. 'This is a condensed package of inspiration, akin to a candy shop where you can sample a variety of flavours.'
Studies
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Aalto Radical Creativity summer school. Original image: George Atanassov

Fourteen new teams onboard the Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator program

The springs semester's creative industry pre-incubator program started on the 14th of March. Fourteen new teams are taking the next steps with their creative industry business ideas in the 13-week program.
Campus, Cooperation
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Group photo of the Aalto Digital Creatives batch 3 participants

From periphery to business core

Sustainability was an unusual, if not odd, research topic in business schools in the early 1990s. The most radical changes are, however, yet to come, says Professor Minna Halme.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Aalto Sustainability Days 2018 Panel discussion at Otaniemi. Photo by Heidi Konttinen

Next-gen AI designers won’t crush human creativity

Researchers are developing truly helpful AI systems that improve designs while keeping humans in the loop
Research & Art
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Red and black cartoonish robot with yellow eyes on a table, carrying a pencil against a classroom backdrop.

Aalto Digital Creatives launches annual Art & Tech Open Call development grant for creative industry projects

The Art & Tech Open Call seeks applications from artists and creatives who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible with technology.
Campus, Cooperation, Research & Art
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Dancer on stage wearing the Xsens motion capture suit

EIT Culture & Creativity information event

Welcome to information event for EIT Culture & Creativity.
Cooperation, Research & Art, University
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EIT Culture & Creativity

Pupils designed logos at Aalto University Junior workshop

Herttoniemenranta's fifth-graders unleashed their creativity
Cooperation
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Logo, Aalto-yliopisto Juniorin kokoelma

Increase your team's interaction and ability to change

Stress decreases our wellbeing, creativity and capacity for change. Radical Creativity team organised two embodied practices workshops to boost collective resilience and renewal. You can try the exercises with your team.
University
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Abstract illustration for embodied intelligence toolbox by Anna Muchenikova.

Remember to apply for Internal Seed Funding before February 17

Aalto Internal Seed Funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. The call closes 17th of February 2023.
For Aalto community
Research & Art, Studies
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Two women using a machine together