/en/listing/1185172/feed News listing en /en/news/learning-environments-research-group-2025-in-review Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:33:20 +0000 Teemu Leinonen 1365851 at /en 2025 recap: three doctoral theses on context-aware interaction design, AI as creative learning partner, and telerobotic puppetry for peacebuilding. Research & Art Avner Peled's doctoral thesis presented in the Aalto ARTS 2025 annual review /en/news/aalto-universitys-art-design-ranked-9th-in-the-world Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:31:28 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1364763 at /en Five of Aalto’s fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking Research & Art Black text on yellow: “#9 in the world in art & design (QS 2026)” in bold sans serif font. /en/news/area-lunch-talks-on-artistic-research-april-2026 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:48:05 +0000 Gianluca Giabardo 1364767 at /en AREA is launching a new series of informal lunch talks dedicated to artistic research at Aalto ARTS. Research & Art Poster for AREA Lunch Talks on artistic research, with turquoise lunch trays and April Wednesday dates listed. /en/news/annual-review-looked-back-on-the-past-year Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:26:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1362366 at /en The annual review of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture provided a comprehensive overview of the past year. Members of the community were also awarded in the event. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Puhuja esiintyy suurelle yleisölle pimeässä auditorioissa. Suuren näytön takana on eläväinen kuva tekstillä 'Welcome'. /en/news/annual-report-on-research-ethics-and-integrity-2025 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:49:57 +0000 Annukka Jyrämä 1361234 at /en The significance of research ethics has increased both as part of the quality of research and in the values of publishers and funders Research & Art Nainen lukee opasta. Kuvassa näkyy lisäksi henkilön kädet ja punaiset hihat. /en/news/soil-laboratory-exhibition-exploring-the-dialogue-between-human-and-the-earth-in-utsjoki Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:22:16 +0000 Gianluca Giabardo 1358199 at /en Soil Laboratory explores the relationship between humans and the earth as a living landscape through ceramic practices in Utsjoki. Research & Art Soil Laboratory Exhibition poster 2026 /en/news/environmental-structure-of-the-year-2025-award-goes-to-kalasatama-pasila-tramway Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:05:09 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1358013 at /en The award is given in recognition of meritorious design and implementation of the built environment. Experts from Aalto University developed sustainability solutions for the project. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Research & Art Ilmakuva raitiovaunusta kaarevalla radalla, jota ympäröivät puut ja rakennukset kaupunkimaisemassa aurinkoisena päivänä. /en/news/measuring-urban-nature-new-habitat-types-and-criteria-support-the-prevention-of-biodiversity-loss Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:48:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1357871 at /en A recent report introduces an anthropogenic habitat classification and assessment criteria that make it possible to visualize, measure, and compare nature in the built environment. These tools enable the assessment of ecological condition and support the development of green infrastructure and the prevention of biodiversity loss in cities. Press releases Research & Art Kaupunkikatu penkkeineen, puineen ja pensaineen. Autoja pysäköitynä tien varrella. Aurinkoinen päivä. /en/news/what-drives-success-in-the-film-and-audiovisual-industries-new-research-to-support-growth-and Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:25:17 +0000 Pirita Posti 1357687 at /en Aalto University Department of Film is leading a €1.6 million Co-Innovation research project, SmartSuccessAV, funded by Business Finland. The project aims to gain new research-based knowledge on how success in the Film and AV industry is managed and how decision-making is structured as production, financing, and distribution structures change. Cooperation Research & Art Johanna Wartio, Susanna Helke ja Ilkka Matila Aalto-yliopisto. /en/news/spring-call-for-proposals-internal-seed-funding-available-through-aalto-networking-platform Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:40:00 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1355721 at /en Aalto's internal seed funding is targeted for the preparation of major interdisciplinary consortia proposals seeking funding from external funding agencies or industry. Deadline for proposals is 1st of April 2026. Research & Art Studies Two people examining electrical equipment in an industrial setting with large windows and various machinery. /en/news/growing-materials-growing-ideas-inside-the-biomaker-studio Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:09:43 +0000 Carla Taboada 1351218 at /en At Aalto University’s BioMaker Studio, initiated by Ena Naito, students and researchers experiment with living materials, from algae to mycelium. Research & Art Studies A table with bowls, bottles, and cups. People are working with various items, including a bottle of dark liquid. /en/news/aalto-in-2025-quantum-leaps-creative-breakthroughs-and-solutions-for-a-better-life Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:48:03 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1348403 at /en Growth, technology and industrial renewal; human-centred solutions; health and everyday wellbeing; and enjoyable daily life and thriving communities. Research & Art Kolme ihmistä istuu bussipysäkillä, takanaan karttoja ja kylttejä. Yhdellä on reppu maassa. /en/news/from-award-winning-food-packaging-to-researching-biodesign-spaces Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:36:39 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1345465 at /en From an early age, Ena Naito was drawn to both the sciences and design. She found the perfect place to bring those two worlds together. Research & Art Studies Pitkähiuksinen henkilö, jolla on vaaleanpunainen neulepaita, seisoo metsässä vihreän kasvillisuuden keskellä. /en/news/architect-and-designer-talisa-dwiyani-combines-passion-materials-and-collaboration-in-her-work Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:12:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1345464 at /en Indonesia-born Talisa's takeaway from Aalto University is the cross-disciplinary way of working. Research & Art Studies Henkilö mustassa paidassa ja sinisessä hameessa pitää kahta teksturoitua materiaalia käsissään, taustalla harmaa seinä. /en/news/lecturer-marja-rastas-as-a-teacher-you-never-finish-learning Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:27:32 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1344995 at /en During her career, the lecturer in art education has witnessed changes in both the field of art education and in education itself. Research & Art Erilaisia narukasoja tummalla pinnalla. /en/news/green-factor-for-districts-provides-cities-with-a-tool-for-adapting-to-climate-change Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:18:25 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1344988 at /en Green factor for districts is a new tool that helps municipalities assess and strengthen green infrastructure in planning and makes the values of green infrastructure visible and comparable. Cooperation Research & Art Taantuvista pienkaupungeista on tullut maailmanlaajuinen ilmiö - tutkimushanke etsii keinoja palauttaa kuihtuvien kaupunkien elinvoimaisuutta. Kansainvälisen hankkeen esimerkkikohteena Suomessa on Puolangan kunta. /en/news/applications-for-our-biggest-exhibition-of-the-year-are-now-open-apply-to-designs-for-a-cooler Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:56:36 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1344044 at /en For the autumn 2026 exhibition, we are looking for new and inspiring innovations, ideas, and experiments from all fields across Aalto University. The exhibition and its events serve as one of the most important showcases of the university’s work to the world. In 2025, the event attracted over 15,000 visitors. Research & Art University Presidents of Finland and Iceland visiting the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition in 2025 /en/news/aalto-at-slush-creative-design-and-new-innovations Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:07:32 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1343345 at /en Aalto University's Slush exhibition featured the design-based material innovation Bubbles with Benefits. The exhibition also highlighted the importance of design as a driver of technological innovation. Research & Art Aalto-yliopiston näyttelypiste tapahtumassa, jossa suuri määrä ihmisiä liikkuu violetin valaistun kuution alla. /en/news/textile-artist-juha-vehmaanpera-received-the-taito-finlandia-award Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:37:28 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1342828 at /en Vehmaanperä is known for their knitwear that breaks the boundaries of handicrafts. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Henkilö, jolla on pitkät hiukset ja värikäs neulottu hattu ja villapaita kuvattuna takaviistosta. /en/news/design-factory-turns-shipping-containers-into-art Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:33:33 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1340977 at /en Aalto Design Factory has transformed their old storage containers into captivating works of outdoor art titled ‘Bitti’ and ‘Atomi’, merging functionality with artistic vision to enhance the campus environment. Campus Research & Art Punamustaraitainen kontti, jossa lukee 'Aalto Design Factory', vieressä valkoisia koivupuita.