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Satu Lähteenoja: ‘Futures thinking and co-design are needed for advancing sustainability transformations'
In the I claim series Satu Lähteenoja shows that the transition arena method increases the understanding of systemic change among civil servants and decision-makers and helps them to think further into the future.
Call for proposals: Unite! Seed Fund to foster collaborative teaching
This call is for setting up joint/collaborative teaching formats in Unite! focus areas. Apply by end of August 2024.
Automation Foundation donates É«É«À² University Junior
Automation Foundation donates É«É«À² University Junior. A donation of twenty thousand euros has been targeted at the purchase of virtual glasses and the renewal of robotics.
Donor story – Helena Hyvönen: ‘The world is built together, without silos’
Helena Hyvönen has had a long career as Professor of Textile Art, Rector and Dean at the University of Art and Design Helsinki and later Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes it is important for the field to have a vibrant community of designers. The designers also have a lot to offer to the university.
From space technology and shimmering wood to shapeshifting textiles – explore world-changing research in the brand new Marsio building
The Makers of the Impossible exhibition and the Designs for a Cooler Planet festival will kick off the autumn season at Marsio – Aalto University’s brand new, open-to-all campus venue.
Transforming interdisciplinary education: Sustainable Global Technologies (SGT) across four continents
The true impact of our actions often unfolds over time, as demonstrated by the students at the SGT FAIR’24 on May 22. Their work showcased how a single student challenge can drive significant change.
Collaboration with Aalto brings significant financial benefits to Neste
As a result of the collaboration, Neste is now using digital tools in its fuel research alongside traditional testing.
Seed funding available to boost collaboration between Aalto, KU Leuven and University of Helsinki
Aalto University, KU Leuven and the University of Helsinki launch the 2nd exploratory seed funding call to explore research collaboration possibilities. The funding call is open until 10 September 2024.
Preserving intangible cultural heritage through immersive XR experiences
Aalto University’s Department of Art and Media is coordinating a European wide project on preserving intangible cultural heritage and using it to address societal challenges with the help of immersive XR environments.
Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Aalto University's Wood Program 30th anniversary project to Kuhmo Square
Every year, Aalto University students specialising in wood architecture carry out a Wood Program project. In the 30th anniversary year of the program, the City of Kuhmo is the partner. The project will be a stage and a platform on Kuhmo's main square.
Aalto ARTS alum Vidha Saumya’s artwork featured at the Venice Biennale 2024
The Pavilion of Finland presents ‘The pleasures we choose’ at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia until 24 November 2024.
Doctoral education pilot arouses wide interest among applicants and corporate partners
The doctoral education pilot has got off to a fast start.
Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be hosted by Aalto University
Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be held at Aalto University’s Otaniemi campus and in Zoom 3.–4.6.2024. Please register by May 3.
Designs created by aaltonians on display at the Milan furniture fair
An Italian designer and a Japanese architect are presenting their collaboration, inspired by the Finnish culture, at the "Salone del Mobile" in Milan in April. Other design projects from Aalto are on display at the INTERDEPENDENCE exhibition.
The Most Beautiful Books 2023 - The Finnish Book Arts Committee awarded several Aaltonians
Personnel and alumni were awarded in various categories
FinnCERES and the joint Nordic research project on smart textiles are showcased at the World Circular Economy Forum in Brussels
The exhibition features innovative bioeconomy products and prototypes of textiles responsive to temperature and light.
The New European Bauhaus festival brought together European decision-makers and experts in cross-sectoral sustainable development
Aalto University participated in the New European Bauhaus Festival with its sustainable construction exhibition, Time out! Rethinking construction.
Digitalize your laboratory research with Aalto Notebook
Read about benefits and research use cases of Aalto Notebook
UPM supports Aalto University's pulp research and education
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