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Aalto students' art and science work Mama depicts the often invisible roles of mothers and women

The FIBRATIONS exhibition opens on 10 June at Heureka, a Finnish Science Center in Vantaa. It showcases student work at Aalto University that combines math and arts. One of the six student groups created a giant art and science piece Mama, which resembles a womb and represents motherhood, femininity and balance.
Studies
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FIBRATIONS exhibition in Heureka. Photo: Susanna Oksanen.

Specialisation programme in film and television dramaturgy met a need in the field

The School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University organised a specialization programme in film and television dramaturgy, offering screenwriting professionals the opportunity to deepen their expertise in expert roles related to audiovisual storytelling.
Studies, University
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Group of ten people standing in front of a staircase indoors.

Learn new skills for appreciative encounters in the Aaltogether Ateliers

Welcome to open meetups in March-May to develop togetherness through means of embodied practices and social arts
Research & Art, Studies
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Abstract illustration for embodied intelligence toolbox by Anna Muchenikova.

Professor Rauno Ronkainen is Cinematographer of the Year

The Cinematographer of the Year Award 2024, presented by the Finnish Society of Cinematographers, was awarded to Rauno Ronkainen for his film Stormskerry Maja.
Awards and Recognition
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Two people operating a professional video camera on a set. One wears a black shirt and watch, the other a cap.

The Annual Review provided an overview of Aalto ARTS’ year 2024

The School of Arts, Design and Architecture's Annual Review on 12 March 2025 reflected on the results of the previous year and celebrated ARTS activities.
Research & Art
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A man presents at a university annual review event. Audience watches a large screen showing the date 12 March 2025.

Open online courses at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design, and Architecture

Start the new year by learning new skills in design and creativity!
Studies
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A person in a red coat and hat stands on a snowy hill, overlooking a frozen river with mountains in the background.

Koneen Säätiö Grant for the Centre for Text Margins

Significant Koneen Säätiö grant awarded to the project led by Associate Professor of Visual Communication Arja Karhumaa and their team.
Research & Art
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An open book with the left page blank and the right page filled with dense, small black text, aligned in columns.

Summer School Alum Story: 'Creativity is a language that doesn't need words'

Driving change and new perspectives as part of the Radical Creativity course by Aalto University Summer School.
University
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Susan van Esch pictured during a workshop at the Radical Creativity summer course.

Can the impact of performing arts be measured? Researchers record applause and CO2 levels in Kapsäkki's UKK musical

The UKK musical, produced by Music Theatre Kapsäkki and Greta Production, is a vibrant cabaret about Finland’s political history during the era of President Kekkonen. Its impact is now being studied scientifically. The research, conducted in collaboration with Aalto University's MAGICS infrastructure, Greta Production, and Kapsäkki, measures audience and performer experiences through innovative methods, including various sensors and surveys.
Research & Art
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Mukana UKK-karkeloissa pyörivät myös valtapeleissä syrjään sysätyt UKK:n kilpailijat sekä tarinan viehko kertoja, Lottotyttö. Kuva: Kapsäkki.

On the waves of creativity exhibition at Heureka 26.9.–26.12.2024

Hop on the waves of creativity! On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, opens an exhibition showcasing the creativity of research at Heureka. On the waves of creativity exhibition is on display 26.9.–26.12.2024. The exhibition was produced by Aalto University in collaboration with Heureka.
Research & Art
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Näyttelyn nimi Luovuuden aalloilla ja Aalto-yliopiston, radikaalin luovuuden ja Heurekan logot

Shared imagination and the idea of waves - two new public art collections were unveiled

The art collections of Marsio and Kide buildings were published.
Campus, Research & Art, University
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Concrete staircase leading upstairs, a painting hanging on the wall on the left

Explore the university's art on guided tours

Tours focusing on the public art at Marsio, Kide and Viima buildings are a part of Designs for a Cooler Planet festival.
Campus, Research & Art, University
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Yksityiskohta metallisesta taideteoksesta punatiilisen rakennuksen julkisivussa

Sushant Passi: In the future, we will see human-to-human interaction as a luxury

'In 2050, we will be likely be promoting human to human interaction. It is now perhaps getting a bit sidelined, but it is irreplaceable.'
Cooperation
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Sushant Passi, photo by George Atanassov

Summer School teacher interview: Radical Creativity is a human capacity rather than a super talent

Get to know Natalia Villaman and Ricardo Dutra – the teachers behind the Radical Creativity summer course by Aalto University Summer School.
Studies
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Portaits of Ricardo Dutra and Natalia Villaman

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.
Research & Art
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Vidha Saumya's artwork with grotesque human figures

5 ways to train your creativity this Spring and Summer

To celebrate the United Nations World Creativity Day on April 21, we made a list of five tips to boost your creativity this Spring/Summer
Studies, University
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A person looking towards the future

The Most Beautiful Books 2023 - The Finnish Book Arts Committee awarded several Aaltonians

Personnel and alumni were awarded in various categories
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, University
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Front and back covers of book called Unfolding Public Art. Text in red, book covers in sand colour.

The Making of ARTEFAKTI

The founding story of ARTEFAKTI - the annual CoDe graduation show
Cooperation, Studies
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A large printed ARTEFAKTI presentational panel with artists' names and exhibition text

Panu Savolainen: I wish we would have a day when we remove the power dynamics completely

‘In many indigenous cultures, there are such periods, when leaders relinquish their power. Either that power is given to someone, maybe the poorest or most oppressed community member, or then the power isn’t used by anyone.’
University
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Panu_Savolainen, photo by Hayley Le

14 ideas chosen to the Aalto Digital Creatives programme

Aalto University’s fifth pre-incubator programme was launched at the Aalto Startup Center on March 12th 2024.
Press releases
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Aalto Digital Creatives Batch 5 Kickoff iWing/Agrid/Aalto 12032024