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Success for Aalto students and alumna in the Hyères festivals

Fashion student Milla Lintilä has received the Galleries Lafayette Award. Aalto alumna, photographer Hilla Kurki received the Still Life Photography Award.

Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, Studies
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Milla Lintilän mallisto. Kuva: Guillamo Roujas

Brain scans on movie watchers reveal how we judge people

Researchers used brain scans to reveal the biases people feel towards people who are like them, even if they can’t see that they are like them
Press releases, Research & Art
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Unconscious bias arrises from in-group favouritism

New methods in fashion and clothing design

Aalto Fashion’s New Construction Methods exhibition presents creative approaches and experiments in fashion and clothes design and manufacture in Dipoli in April.
Research & Art
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Muodin New Construction Methods -näyttely Dipolissa. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen

'My goal is to educate designers who can work at the highest levels of government'

Professor Ramia Mazé tells how design can bridge the gap between citizens and policy making. She's also pushing design in a whole new direction.
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies, University
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Ramia Mazé. Kuva: Sanna Lehto

'Learning Climate': A university-wide open call for proposals for Helsinki Design Week 2019

This year Aalto University will participate in Helsinki Design Week and organise exhibitions related to sustainability. Please admit proposal to exhibit in the galleries at Aalto campus by April 30.
For Aalto community
Campus
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Aalto Fragile Water Exhibition at Helsinki Airport Photo by Anne Kinnunen

Science, technology, art and business collide during the annual Aalto Festival

Starting on 8 May, Aalto University showcases talent in seminars, parties, lectures and exhibitions during Aalto Festival 2019.
Studies, University
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Aalto Festival /Aalto University / Illustration by Anna Muchenikova

Open call for Aalto ARTS' students: graphic designers and illustrators for Flow Festival 2019

Flow Festival (at Suvilahti, Helsinki the 9th to the 11th of August) is now welcoming applications from Aalto University students for the murals at the festival site.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Flow Festival illustrations 2018 by Aalto ARTS students. Photo: Miia Närkki/ Flow Festival

​​​​​​​How can we conserve the natural cycle of water in cities?

Changing water circulation to resemble more the natural cycle with nature-based solutions.
Research & Art
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fragile water infographic urban water lin peiyun 2

Sofia Pantouvaki: A born researcher

The professor of costume design is an endlessly inquisitive soul who never imagined she would have a career in Finland
Research & Art
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Sofia Pantouvaki

Nordic Rebels movement of the IDBM master’s degree programme finalist for the Danish Design Award 2019

IDBM’s innovative development of teaching has also been recognised in Austin, Texas.
Studies
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Miikka, Varadarajan ja Chew Texasissa Austinissa

Aalto University fashion students to reveal their sustainable visions for the future

From recycled materials to Ioncell fabric, Aalto fashion design will light up the Fashion Meets Sustainability event in Paris
Press releases
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Semi Ilmonen Lampinen Aalto University

Everyday choices: What are arts teachers needed for, Marja Rastas?

The world contains a void in art education, says Lecturer of Visual Arts Pedagogy.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Marja Rastas istumassa pöydällä työpajassa, taustalla näkyy hyllykkö sekä kipsipatsaita.

Slow cycle

In its present form, the clothing industry is a polluter of water systems and a climate baddy. Materials recycling is not a sufficient answer, the whole system must change instead, says an expert on the circular fashion economy.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Professori Kirsi Niinimäki. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen.

Search for Heads of Departments at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture

The Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture requests applications or nominations for suitable candidates for positions of Heads of Departments´ at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
University
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Lotta_Mattila_Lions_Share_photo_Mikko_Raskinen

School of Arts, Design and Architecture is searching for Vice Deans

The Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture requests applications or nominations for suitable candidates for position of Vice Dean of Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
University
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Aalto_university_Väre_artworks_Lumen_2018_photo_mikko_raskinen

Comforting hospital walls

Surprising art at Helsinki’s New Children’s Hospital turns thoughts away from illness and brings joy both to the children and their families.
Aalto Magazine, Cooperation
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Helsingin Uuden lastensairaalan virtuaaliakvaario. Kuva: Sourya Sen.

Kalle Keinonen was nominated the Ceremonial Garland Weaver for the School of Arts, Design and Architecture

For the first time in the school’s history the position is held by a male student. The piece of jewerly for the Ceremonial Garland Weaver was designed by Theo Weckström.
Studies, University
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Kalle Keinonen / Theo Weckström. Kuva: Veera Konsti

Imagining a future without carbon

With a changing climate, our future is uncertain. Design can help us create the future we want to become reality.

Research & Art
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Idil Gaziulusoy

'Make Väre ours' townhall meeting participants discussed preliminary change plans of Väre

The Aalto ARTS leadership team decided to initiate a development process that aims at improving our facilities before the next academic year starts.
For Aalto community
Campus
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Väre Townhall Meeting Photo: David Lewis

An interview with designer Naoto Fukasawa

A world-famous designer and a member of MUJI’s advisory Board, Naoto Fukasawa, gave a lecture about 'Design as the Integrity of Things' on his visit ɫɫÀ² University.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Naoto Fukasawa at Aalto University